Koishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo’s oldest and greatest Japanese gardens. A wonderful array of ponds, stones, trees, walking trails and man-made hills provide vantage points to view this spectacular garden. I spent two glorious hours there in autumn 2011 enjoying the brilliant red and orange hues of the Japanese maples, and golden yellow ginkgo trees. Superb.
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Those photos are really beautiful. I am looking forward to viewing the 紅葉. Not sure yet exactly where we should go in Osaka to best experience the colours and beauty. I’ll ask my wife and my colleagues.