More Japanese Gardens

I discovered another Japanese garden today: Kiyosumi Gardens.  It definitely ranks among one of the best in Tokyo.  I think the most amazing thing will be returning to these various different gardens in the months to come to see them change.  Autumn hasn't begun here yet.  So I am happy to capture the "end of summer" look and compare it with the changes that are sure to occur as the seasons change.  Although overcast, the weather was mild and there was plenty of activity in this park, as well as plenty of quiet peaceful places to sit and enjoy.  The park was filled with coy fish and turtles as well as an assortment of ducks.  Gardeners were busy pruning and clipping.  Friends and families were walking through, picnicking and snapping photos.  There were also several wedding parties taking portraits as well.

This is a carving of the poet Basho's famous Haiku:

"Furu-ike ya,
kawazu tobikomu
mizu no oto"

"an ancient pond
a frog jumps in
the splash of water"