It’s that time of
the year when Momiji, Japanese maples, shine blazing red.
This post is a report of 天授庵 Tenjyu-an and 南禅寺 Nanzen-ji Temples.
Don't you feel excited just looking at Tenjyu-an from the outside?
The inside is much more than your expectation.
You enter Pond Garden by way of Dry Landscape Garden.
You enter Pond Garden by way of Dry Landscape Garden.
Fascinating reflections can exist anywhere.
A garden with a pond spreads in front of the Shoin architecture.
Tranquil and serene.
Carp look swimming through the reflected leaves.
Tenjyu-an
Verdant garden of 天授庵 Tenjyuan shows what the garden is like in May.
Which garden do you like, in spring or in autumn?
Tenjyu-an is close to the massive San-mon Gate of Nanzen-ji.
Trees are fiery red.
Among all the autumn leaves, Momiji is the last to paint the landscape shades of red.
They have touched Japanese people’s heart at its core from the ancient times.
The precinct is ablaze with the final burst of glory before the winter calm.
Nanzen-ji
Today is the coldest of this season; the heaviest snowfall in 10 years
is forecasted in the northern Japan.
Linked to Mosaic Monday
Delightful pictures Yoko !
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful !!! The colors are so bright...
The perfect post to start the week with beauty.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a lovely week.
Anna
わあ！真っ赤に染まった秋の彩り。素晴しいです。
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ReplyDeleteWow, the maples are looking beautiful. The red maples leaves are so vibrant and stunning.
A lovely garden walk and beautiful photos. I would love walking here in the Spring and Autumn.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
...autumn splendor indeed, thanks for showing around.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteHello Yoko, how are you?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn garden, the Japanese maple has turned wonderfully red. Something amazing! And beautiful carp.
I looked into the May garden and I don't know which one I like more, because each season has its own charm.
It's grey here and there's cold rain almost every day.
I'm sending you lots of warm greetings! Hugs!
Those trees are really beautiful and make the surrounding landscape delightful to look at. AUtmn colors are very late compared to here where there is snow on the ground and bare trees.
ReplyDeleteHermosas fotos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI love the reflections, stardust! They make we wonder if we are like mirror images, too, of some greater expression. Japanese maples thrive in Canada and I have one in my garden. In a land where there are many evergreen trees, they stand out beautifully with their brilliant shades of red. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's Thursday, the afternoon to write my comments. Gray daylight, it's not very inviting to go outside. And I'm happy about another wonderful contribution to MosaicMonday. Thank you, Yoko, for this atmospheric post.
DeleteThank you so much for your participation, dear blog friend ... interesting to read! Greetings from Heidrun
Oh how beautiful to see those trees at Tenjyu-an.... the colour is truly stunning. I would love to walk through the grounds of the temple. And I would enjoy seeing the Dry Landscape Garden.
ReplyDeleteHello, Yoko. Comment ça va? Your pictures proclaim abundant palette. Vivid rtd! I actually love both, spring and autumn. Different sort of beauty, it is hard to compare. Even winter with subdued colours has special charm. Enjoy December, leafing over days of 2024. Let us hope, next year will be more gracious to all of us!
ReplyDeleteOhayou gozaimasu Yoko san :) Hajimemashite 🥰 I like this sentence 😀 especially sound of this Word. This is so amazing views. Can't stop to see on these beautiful red and gold trees. So amazing place to relax. I often close my eyes and streaming about Japan. Thank You for sharing with US this. Thank You for every post. Arigato gozaimashita. Im learning japanese every day, 15 minutes for a day. I remember hiragana better than Katakana. I believe I can be better although Im learning by myslelf 😀 Regards from Poland
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've been here. Life has put me in a situation where I didn't have time to enjoy this blog in peace, and really, seeing this, I see that it has been worth the wait, since these images and their simple texts invite calm, scare away the rush. I find in them much of what a Westerner might have in mind about Japan: red maple, carp in the pond, a temple in full contact with nature... I see that you have captured the essence of the place in a way that is as vibrant as it is suggestive, since I would be delighted to visit the place and tune in with that good energy that it seems to radiate. How wonderful to be back!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you again, A.M.E. Thank you for leaving many comments. You must’ve enjoyed guiding and watching over your students. I always like to hear your thoughts and ideas. I’m glad you’ve come to know more about my country. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday season.
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All the photos are wonderful ❤️ they convey peace and serenity, I would love to walk around.
ReplyDeleteYoko, Happy Holidays and an excellent New Year full of everything good.
Best wishes and a friendly hug from Maria
The Japanese Maples in December are like a celebration! Such vibrant color is a feast for the eyes. I know you enjoyed this display after your long hot summer - the leaves were fiery but the temperatures were cool. The lily pad pond looks so serene - I'm mesmerized by the reflections. Beautiful post, Yoko.
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