“Constructed by Saga businessman Itami Yataro over a nine-year period from 1892, this garden incorporates the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape and bursts into beautiful color in the fall.” Bursting into beautiful color is an understatement for Kunen-an and the nearby Niiyama Shrine. This area is only open for 9 days each year and I was fortunate to be able to go. I headed that way about 5 in the morning because I didn’t know how long it would take to get there-it was about 2 hours. It isn’t the distance, but the less than 32 mph, that makes up the trip. I do miss driving fast on occasions. I do plan on posting an album of photographs in my gallery, so please check when you have time.
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