With the momiji season (the time the Japanese Maples' leaves turn red) in full swing in Kyoto and Nagaokakyo, a number of places held special Maple Light Ups in the evenings. Here in Nagaokakyo the main “light up” was at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine. Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine is one of two sites in Nagaokakyo which are great places to visit to see some of Japanese culture and traditions. Additionally, Nagaoka Tenmagu Shrine has such a vast array of plants species so there's almost always something in flower or colour change to see. I started making a gallery of Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine earlier this year, additionally there are more photos from there on my Photo Stream.
I'm planning post about Nagaokakyo's other special site in the very near future, it is our best kept secret. Although a lot of people in Japan know about it, somehow it has missed getting in the English language travel guides. Stay tuned.
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