Fall Leaves

Japan is famous for it's changing fall leaves.  The foliage is truly beautiful in the middle of November, and one of my family's favorite yearly outing is to see the beautiful leaves.  Often we go to Hofuku-ji temple in Soja City, not too far from where we live.  We managed to arrive on a good day when many of the leaves had changed into vivid color, but unfortunately the day was pretty cloudy, and the lighting wasn't very good.  Tigger didn't seem to mind, and enjoyed his first "momiji gari."

Hofuku-ji Temple and the lake in front of it.

Leaves and moss take a rest on a Jizo statue.

Mommy, can I touch them?

Smile for the camera, Tigger!

Beautiful fall leaves!

And with that, we lost all the light and had to head on home!  It was a chilly yet beautiful day, November 17, 2013!