Sacred tree

This big tree is thought to be a sacred tree at Kifune Jinja Shrine. You can distinguish it by the rope around it.

Lined with lanterns

This steps, lined beautifully with lanterns, is leading to the gate of Kifune Jinja Shrine, which is located deep in the mountains in northern Kyoto.

Temple at night

I took this photo at Jingoji Temple in the autumn when some temples in Kyoto were lit up in the evening.

On the moss

I found this beautiful momiji leaf on the moss at the gate of Jingoji Temple.　Momiji trees are the most important plants to make a fantastic autumn scenery in Kyoto.

Gradation of the autumn

Although it is somewhat a long way from the centre of the city, Jingoji Temple is one of the best places to enjoy autumn leaves in Kyoto.

Buddhist Deity in the autumn

This photo shows a Ksitigarbha [Jizo in Japanese] at Enryakuji Temple. Jizo is one of the most beloved Buddhist deities of the Japanese people as well as Kannon.

In the woods

There are many Guanyin statues [Kannon in Japanese] in the woods at Enryakuji Temple. They often have many arms and some additional heads on their heads.

Autumn harmony

You can find a lot of good harmonies of autumn trees and historic structures at Enryakuji Temple.

Autumn feast

I took this photo at Enryakuji Temple which was a very large temple complex in Mount Hiei.

Small shrine

This is a sub-shrine of Shimogamo Jinja [Shimogamo Shrine] in Kyoto which enshrines the spring under the shrine.