pictures from Japanese Gardens

We had to devote an entire section to the beautiful and inspiring scenery from around
Kyoto. Manicured bushes and plants precicely positioned and often flowing water or serine pond
create several breathtaking scenes, here are a couple:

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The lake and bridge at Ryoan-ji.
 
The bridge in the previous picture from a different angle.
 
 
 
The Ryoan-ji rock garden
 
 
 
Notice the fall colours just beginning to show down this pathway.
 
The Kyoto tower provides the backdrop for the Shosei-en Garden in downtown Kyoto.
 
Jill on a bridge at the Shosei-en Garden
 
Shosei-en Garden
 
The Yasaka Shrine Gardens
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A pond at Chionin
   
 
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