Tourists flock to Kyoto in Spring and Autumn. Streets around the most famous places are so crowded with sightseers even a bicycle can hardly get through. The subway is crowded too. From my point of view that makes staying home a good idea. Last month I climbed Daimonji with some friends, but even at the top of this small mountain there were hundreds of people. I also went to a canal-side walk near my home, and because I was able to go on a weekday it wasn't at all crowded. Of course I took lots of photos, and once again I was grateful I live near such a beautiful place for walking and cycling.
Kyoto gradually sheds its visitors through December, as the trees shed their leaves. In my opinion this is the best time to enjoy Autumn and there are still lots of pretty Autumn scenes around town. The red maple leaves seem to last for a long time.
My hometown Christchurch, in New Zealand, Seems to have much more yellow and brown in Autumn, with a little orange colour, and not much red. The overall effect is of a golden Autumn. But in Kyoto the Japanese maple leaves turn brilliant reds, and contrast with yellow ginko and orange cherry trees.
So do I prefer Autumn in Christchurch or Kyoto? Hmmm...
My hometown Christchurch, in New Zealand, Seems to have much more yellow and brown in Autumn, with a little orange colour, and not much red. The overall effect is of a golden Autumn. But in Kyoto the Japanese maple leaves turn brilliant reds, and contrast with yellow ginko and orange cherry trees.
Beautiful images, Cathy. What a wonderful time of year autumn is in Japan for photographers, although to tell the truth, Japan is fascinating for a photographer at any time of year. Your canal side shot reminds me of when I lived in Ashiyagawa twenty years back. You mention Christchurch, and that's one of my favourite cities in New Zealand, although I was there in summer.
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