The garden of Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

Just after it has stopped raining, the exquisite colors of autumn are flooding the silent garden surrounded by the bamboo grove.

The stone pavement to the gate of Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

The deep green of the moss and bamboo is filling the rainy passage to the gate. 

The pale autumnal tints of maple leaves inside the gate are adding a subtle touch of charm to this place of stillness.

Autumn leaves in koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

The leaves of deciduous trees take on spectacular flaming colors to flutter to the ground with every puff of the cold wind.

Soon long and bitter winter will come here and every living thing will quietly wait for next spring in the coldness.

A Tsukubai (stone washbasin) in the garden of a teahouse in Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

In the quiet garden adjacent the tea house, the autumn leaves are softly falling onto the old stone washbasin which is thickly covered with vivid green moss.

Autumn leaves in Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

I visited Kyoto to enjoy the beautiful coloring of the autumn leaves in this ancient city.

In the tranquil garden of the small temple, a passing gentle shower fell on the leaves which were taking on brilliant autumnal tints.

Just after the rainfall, the graceful colors of the leaves, which had been purified by the cold rainwater, impressed me deeply with their sudden overwhelming beauty.

A series of pictures which I took during this weekend trip to Kyoto will be presented for some time so as to keep a memory of the unforgettable sights of this fast passing season.

The autumnal garden of Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

In the calm garden just cleansed by the rain shower, the wet stepping stones extend through exquisite colors of autumn as if leading me to eternity.

In several days, this peaceful garden will be filled with flaming color of innumerable autumn leaves with the coming on of biting coldness.

Autumn leaves in Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

In Kaede-no-niwa (the garden of maple trees) of this minor temple, the subtle harmony of autumnal colors was floating gently like a heavenly music in a brief sprinkle of rain.

Autumn leaves in Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

The raindrops of the sudden rain is softly falling on the autumn leaves as if to try to heighten their beauty further.

The autumnal garden of Koto-in of Daitoku-ji (Kyoto)

In the depths of this noble garden, you will find the hidden gateway to the eternal truth.