Shizutani School

Two weeks ago I was lucky enough to be taken to Okayama to enjoy more autumn beauty. We went to Shizutani school - now a National Treasure - but originally a public educational institution for children of both commoners and the samurai class in the Edo period.

Shizutani means 'quiet valley'


The lecture hall still in pristine condition


The museum on site helps explain the history of the place


The roof tiles were handmade from bizenyaki
by local potters


The view of the famous autumn trees


Bus tours flock here to admire autumn beauty


One kai tree turns yellow ...


Hey, it's me!


...and the other an orange-vermilion


Autumn is all around


Fall


Afterwards, we strolled around the canals of Kurashiki


It has a great historic atmosphere

Autumn is definitely the best season in Japan - despite the chill factor. I love it.

Until more autumn leaves photos,
Monica xx