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Kobayashi Maple Garden｜The beauty of maple leaves in shadow and light

In this photograph, we were conscious of the contrast between the shadowy areas of the maple trees and the areas where light shines through, and aimed to capture the quiet beauty of this contrast.

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Kobayashi Maple Garden｜Red and green maples woven by light

This photo was taken from below, looking up, to show the beautiful mixture of bright red and green maples, along with the glow created by the natural light.

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Kōzen-in Temple｜Spectacular Autumn Foliage Adorning the Approach Path to Kōzen-in Temple

This photograph captures the splendidly colored autumn leaves along the approach to Kōzen-in Temple.

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Kōzen-in Temple｜Maple leaves spread like a picture frame beyond the gate

This photograph was taken from inside the gate along the approach to Kōzen-in Temple.

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Omiya Park｜Autumn scenery of Japanese garden with shining autumn leaves

This photo shows the autumn foliage at the back of the Japanese garden.

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Omiya Park｜Japanese garden decorated with maple trees looking up

This photo was taken looking up at the maple trees near the Japanese Garden from below.

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Hirakiri Temple｜The Autumn Foliage Path at Hirakiri Temple, Where a Natural Tunnel Spreads Out

This photograph captures the forest path leading deep into the temple grounds of Heirinji, enveloped in autumn foliage.

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Kinzoin Temple｜Kinzoin's autumn leaves shining in the morning sun

This photo is a view of the autumn leaves taken at the approach to Kinzoin Temple.

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Hirabayashi Temple｜Scenery of the gate and autumn leaves at Hirabayashi Temple

This photo shows the magnificent gate near the entrance of Heirin-ji Temple together with the brightly colored autumn leaves.

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Hirakiri Temple｜The quiet forest path of Hirakiri Temple, enveloped in autumn leaves

This photograph captures the beautiful path through the maple forest extending deep within Hirabayashi Temple.

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Tozo-ji Temple｜Outside gate enhanced by green maple leaves

This photo was taken to take advantage of the color of the large outer gate and the green maple.

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Tozo-ji Temple｜A majestic view of the bell tower and autumn leaves

This photo was taken while taking into consideration the balanced placement of the bell tower and the surrounding foliage.

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Tōzenji Temple｜The gate and autumn leaves of Tōzenji Temple captured from an oblique perspective

This photograph was taken from inside the middle gate of Tōzenji Temple at a diagonal angle, carefully composing the arrangement with the autumn leaves.

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Hondoji Temple｜A Historic Landscape Where Autumn Foliage and the Outer Gate Harmonize

This photo was taken from an angle that harmonizes the autumn foliage of the maple trees with the outer gate, as seen from inside.

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Tōzenji Temple｜The Middle Gate and Autumn Foliage of Tōzenji Temple: A Beautiful Collaboration

This photograph was taken from inside the East-Spreading Temple's middle gate, with careful consideration given to achieving a balanced composition with the autumn foliage.

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HONDA TEMPLE｜Historic scenery of HONDA TEMPLE in the autumn foliage

In this photo, I made a conscious effort to capture the brightly colored maple leaves and the historical building of Hondoji together.

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Hondoji Temple｜The Five-Story Pagoda Viewed Through a Frame of Maple Leaves

This photograph was taken from within a maple tree whose vibrant autumn foliage spreads beautifully, framing the five-story pagoda towering in the background.

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HONDA-JI｜Autumn at HONDA-JI with the five-story pagoda and autumn leaves

This photo was taken by placing the five-story pagoda of Hondoji Temple in the center, while considering the balance so that the surrounding autumn leaves would stand out.

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Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜Vivid autumn leaves of fiery maple

This photo was taken mainly of the bright red maple leaves.

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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden｜A fantastic view of the pond reflecting autumn leaves and teahouses

This photo captures a beautiful scene of autumn leaves and teahouses reflected in a tranquil pond.

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