Kaede-bashi Bridge (Shugakuin Imperial Villa)

　The Kaede-bashi Bridge spans the central island of Yokuryuchi Pond. Whilst the area around Yokuryuchi Pond is dominated by evergreen trees such as evergreen spindle and sakaki, the area surrounding this bridge is, as its name suggests, surrounded by autumn foliage.   The wooden bridge looks particularly striking in November, when the autumn colours begin to appear and it is covered in crimson leaves.

　That said, the season of green autumn leaves is also well worth a visit. The wooden bridge reflected on the surface of the lake creates a scene reminiscent of an Impressionist painting.