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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel

Japanese Maples in Miyajima Island

Friday November 14, 2008
Japanese Maple Leaves Miyajima Island in Hiroshima is one of the Japan's most scenic sights, and Itsukushima Shrine is inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Many tourists visit the island throughout the year, and autumn is a great season to visit. Momijidani Koen (Japanese Maple Valley Park) in Miyajima Island is famous for its Japanese maple trees and is a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the park from the Miyajima Pier. Also, Daishoin Temple in the island holds Momiji Matsuri (Japanese Maple Festival) from November 18-24.
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    Japanese Maple Leaves Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com
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    November 21, 2008 at 8:39 am
    (1) Petr Typlt says:

    Dear friends, thank you, domo arigato, very much for information from my lovely Japan. A new picures about maple are very big inspiracy for my gardening. Sincerely yours, Petr-The Member od Czech-Japanese ass.Sajonara
    www.japgardens.org

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