Sakura vs Koyo
Without doubt Sakura (the cherry-blossom) is the most famous event in Japan but Koyo (the autumn leaves viewing) is not second to it in terms of beauty (at least according to my opinion). To help you make your mind (which one is ichiban – the best) I selected some of my best Koyo and Sakura images for this blog entry.
I will start with Sakura (after all the spring precedes autumn, isn’t it). All the images of Sakura are from Himeji castle (one of the best spots to watch cherry blossom):
Here are the Koyo pictures. They are all from – Suma Rikyu Park near Kobe. This Park is not very well known but it is one the best places for Koyo viewing I ever discovered in Japan:
Just in case you wonder – my favorite is Koyo. But I love Sakura also a lot and I promise that from tomorrow I am starting an official hunt with my camera for the best Sakura images in Kansai region!
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Great images… as to which is better… IMHO I’d go for autumn leaves. If for no other reason than the whole of a mountain side can be lit up in a fantastic display of colours that’s truly inspiring. Cherry blossom is fleeting, and yes very beautiful. It’s interesting that something that reflects the coming of spring and life can be so sobering and reflective, whereas something that denotes the approach of a dark winter can be so uplifting. Or it could just be me…