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Autumn at Kenroku-en

One of Japan's best gardens

Cathy Cawood Oct 14, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Trees reflected on a pond as a couple walks over one of the garden's small bridges</p>

<p>A teahouse built on the edge of a pond. The striking stone lantern has been moved since these photos were taken.</p>

<p>Red berries draw the eye to a stone lantern</p>

<p>Simple wooden plank bridge with eye-pleasing asymetry</p>

<p>Path of stepping stones through the moss under the trees</p>

<p>A teahouse with an unusually shaped thatched roof</p>

<p>A temple roof behind a closed gate</p>

<p>A stone torii standing in the garden</p>

<p>Beautiful root structure of an old pine tree</p>

Famous garden Kenroku-en in Kanazawa is beautiful in every season, but I went there on a sunny autumn day and wandered around camera in hand for hours. There is plenty of moss and evergreen growth to contrast with the autumn colors. Autumn sunshine filtered through the trees and reflected off the pond, and I longed to stay there until the light faded away. I didn't, because Kanazawa has many attractions, but I really loved Kenroku-en!

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Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...