The 150-year old Yūsai-tei (祐斎亭) overlooks the Ōi-gawa (大堰川) in Arashiyama.
Once a 'ryōri ryokan' (料理旅館), a traditional inn priding itself on its cuisine, the buildings are now a workshop and exhibition space for 'yume kōro' dyeing.

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autumn ends-
already the Buddha
fills Kyōto's sky
行秋やすでに御釈迦は京の空
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1810.
Trans. David Lanoue.

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Windows and polished tables offer the perfect framing devices for the seasonal colours.
The fresh greens of early summer and the deep reds of late autumn are particularly stunning.

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This rather odd haiku alludes to Seiryō-ji's (清涼寺) famed state of Buddha returning to Arashiyama after a tour of Edo in 1810.

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autumn ends-
already the Buddha
fills Kyōto's sky
行秋やすでに御釈迦は京の空
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1810.
Trans. David Lanoue.

#Arashiyama #嵐山 #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #haiku #小林一茶

Inverted world.

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The famed novelist Kawabata Yasunari (川端康成 1899-1972) wrote the book 'Sound of the Mountain' (山の音 'Yama-no-oto' 1949-54) at Yūsai-tei (祐斎亭). It's not difficult to see why he was inspired to write whilst staying here.

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The 150-year old Yūsai-tei (祐斎亭) overlooks the Ōi-gawa (大堰川) in Arashiyama.
Once a 'ryōri ryokan' (料理旅館), a traditional inn priding itself on its cuisine, the buildings are now a workshop and exhibition space for 'yume kōro' dyeing.

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #紅葉 #momiji #autumn

Misty morning, damp paths, and the promise of new adventures👣🤔🖖

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A morning of quiet reflection.

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