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Autumn at Maruyama Park

Scarlet maple leaves around the pond

Cathy Cawood Sep 23, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A clock stands in front of a blaze of maple  </p>

<p>A pair of white ducks live in the pond</p>

<p>Inscribed rock under the maple leaves</p>

<p>Fortune paper tied to a pine tree - perhaps from nearby Yasaka Shrine</p>

<p>The red leaves echo the red torii</p>

<p>View across the pond from under an old pine tree</p>

<p>Early Christmas decorations on the gate of a restaurant next to Maruyama park</p>

Maruyama Park is probably best known for cherry blossoms, but it is also a good place to enjoy autumn leaves. There are many red maple trees, especially around the pond, which reflects their color and delicate shape beautifully. The evergreen trees form a contrasting background while the gray stone bridge and rocks in the pond act as calm accents to the vibrant scarlet.

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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...