A flock of tourists

Countless people were coming to pass this bridge in Arashiyama when Kyoto showed its most beautiful aspect in the autumn.

Two wise men

Despite tons of spectators on the bridge these guys were calmly concentrating on their jobs in Arashiyama.

Tastefulness

Arashiyama is surely one of the most tasteful areas in Kyoto particularly in the autumn with many refined shops and coloured trees.

The rage

This sculpture, called 'Nio', was expressing a fierce rage against the enemies of Buddhism at the gate of Daigoji Temple.

Simple elegance

Daigoji Temple [a UNESCO World Heritage site] has some sub-temples around it. This is one of them and its entrance exhibits simple elegance.

Occupied steps

This steps at Iwato Ochiba Jinja Shrine was completely occupied with fallen leaves.

Moss-grown basin

This is a stone basin at Iwato Ochiba Jinja Shrine which looked like a part of nature with thick moss on it.

Carpet of yellow leaves

There are four magnificent ginkgo trees [icho trees] at Iwato Ochiba Jinja Shrine, which lose their golden leaves before winter.

Silence at the shrine

Iwato Ochiba Jinja Shrine is a small and quiet local shrine which is surrounded with mountains in northern Kyoto.

NO BYCICLES

I encountered this sign at the entrance of Ginkakuji Temple [a UNESCO World Heritage site] thinking it would be difficult for Kyoto monks to spell 'bicycle'.