Why are the autumn colours of Kyoto described as the most beautiful in Japan? The secret of Kyoto's autumn beauty lies in a perfect harmony of the natural and the man-made, the culmination of centuries of history. This book introduces 49 Kyoto locations - predominantly temples and shrines - ideal for viewing the season's fiery displays. Why are the autumn colours of Kyoto described as the most beautiful in Japan? The delicate, almost translucent autumn hues, which derive from the city's unique plant life and climate, are undoubtedly lovely to behold.

About the Author
HIDEHIKO MIZUNO was born in 1968 in Kyoto. He is the coauthor, with Katsuhiko Mizuno, of a previous photo book on architecture.

KAYU MIZUNO is a photographer and essayist, born in 1969 in Kyoto. She is the winner of numerous awards at the Kyoto Contemporary Photographers' Exhibition, including the top prize. Kayu Mizuno is the Director of the Machiya Photo Museum and author of a photo collection published in Japan.

YASUTAKA OGAWA was born in 1975 in Kyoto. His photographs of Kyoto appear in various publications, mainly magazines, and he is the author of the photo collection Come Over to Kyoto, published in Japan.


Book Information
ISBN 9781568365619
Author Hidehiko Mizuno
Format Paperback
Page Count 106
Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
Weight(grams) 377g