Autumn in Kasai

Kasai is an area near Himeji we visited to view the coloured leaves.

The Hokkesan Ichijo-ji is a temple of the Tendai sect established by Emperor Kotoku in 650. It's number 26 in the 33-temple pilgrimage of the Kansai Kannon. It was a beautiful time to visit. 

Yoko told us that she would often picnic here as a child and teen from her hometown. Later we walked back to her childhood home.

Then we went to Furubokke for the mountain views. The last section was a little more challenging.