Japanese and nature

Impromptu decision! Sometimes we need to make life a little fun. Following the old boring ways can make life stagnant. So, last two weeks after sending our guests back home to Malaysia, I asked Su if she wanted to go Arashiyama. After getting some information from the JR train booth, we bought the tickets on the spot and off to Arashiyama.

Arashiyama, a place where we can find good zen temples, was full with people coming for kouyou. Japanese really appreciate nature, I guess. Young and old, women and men spending times visiting scenic places. It is actually a good activity. Walking through the places (which sometimes takes fives hours, again good for heart), have somebodies to accompany with and to talk to and enjoy the beauty of nature. What a life!


Arashiyama is a beautiful mountain especially during autumn. The red, green and yellow leaves made the scenery very lovely. They even have special 'matsuri' (festival) just for the autumn in Arashiyama. Besides that, we can find many shops selling souvenirs if we're looking for one.