Taimadera Temple is one of the oldest temples in Japan in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture. The original of Taima Mandala that represents the universe of the Buddhist world  has been secretly stored at this temple.

Yamazato country is a winter landscape.  The leaves of the trees are scattered all over, and the cry of Yamabato is heard with the sound of the clear stream.  During such mid-winter, the cherry blossoms create a cheerful atmosphere.

Nanzen-ji Temple is one of the most renowned Zen Buddhist temples in Japan. The Nanzen-in Temple there is especially popular among tourists for its autumn foliage. The temple is nice, but I am attracted to the boiled-tofu too.

Hasedeara Temple, which stands on the Hatsuse Way that connects Yamato and Ise in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, is famous for its autumn leaves. When the setting sun shines the autumn leaves, the temple bell echoes in the valley.

Kurama, north of Kyoto, is a historically famous place.  Many people visit during the autumnal season.  The autumn leaves along Kurama Line are excellent. Cheers come out of the car.  The autumn leaves in the darkness are also exceptional.

Hotoke-Gozen who realized the fragile fate of the woman visits Gio and Ginyo sisters maiden living in a hermitage of Sagano, Kyoto. The autumn leaves blown by the violent breeze are hitting them.

I put a Sazanka flower into a kaleidoscope.  Even though it is just one flower, it looks a lot.  The kaleidoscope is full of flowers.

Jikishi-an Temple in Sagano, west of Kyoto, is the time when the autumn leaves are the most beautiful. There is a memo pad “Omoidekusa” where visitors can write down their thoughts.

The forest path is piled with colorful fallen leaves. I stood there fascinated by the beauty of the scene for a while. I found myself that my heart was dyed in five colors before I know.

First innocent flowers of Sazanka bloomed. They will continue to bloom until next spring. I shall spend this winter with this flower.