At least 10 times a week (usually a few more), I cycle past Ninna-ji, a temple founded in the 9th century (and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
This afternoon, the sky was blue and the sun was shining, so I decided to finally venture past the commanding main gate and have a look around. It was getting a bit late in the afternoon, so I opted to explore the portion of the grounds that was free admission.
The grounds and buildings were lovely, but my favorite part? A solitary sakura tree in bloom! It may not be in "full bloom", so I'm sure I'm missing out on the "real" sakura experience...but still. Sakura in November! I got some nice pictures of the cherry blossoms and the momiji. As always, photos from this latest excursion can be found in my Picasa web album.
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