Amazing on day three

Our third day in Matsue was by far the best for me because we got to see autumn awesomeness. I love autumn colours so much.

But first we checked out an former samurai residence called Buke Yashiki that was built in 1730 and inhabited by a military family of a middle ranking.

This was the kitchen area


An entrance hall


This was a bedroom - some artifacts displayed


This, believe it or not, is a sleeping headrest

Then we walked around the grounds of Matsue castle. An impressive castle, but Himeji's castle is still the grandest of them all.

Matsue castle

And now onto autumn scenery. We visited a garden called Yuushien which was simply stunning. I'll let the photos explain...

Traffic light trees


Sweet view


Through yellow leaves


Orange among the yellow


A perfect balance of colours


Me and Bev on the bridge


In the indoor peony garden


Peony close up


Red in the sky


More yellow


Red momiji is my favourite


Gotta have the red bridge shot


Me on the bridge (in purple, can you see?)


Amongst the waterfall


Woo!


Me and autumn

After our fantastic time in the garden, we headed home along the coast and couldn't resist stopping at the beach. Yes, an actual beach with sand. Take a look.

Pretty decent, hey!


Me and Mount Daisen - can you see it?

Phew. A three day sightseeing extravaganza around Shimane prefecture. Glad I could show you some of it.

Until next time,
Monica xo