Autumn leaf-peeping in Kyoto

So, we spent a long weekend in Kyoto staring at the beautiful autumn leaves. So did thousands upon thousands of Japanese tourists, but it was still magnificent. A particular highlight, seen below, was a special calligraphy ceremony held by monks at Shogaku temple. Calligraphers gather from all around the area to ritually burn their calligraphy brushes and pens while the monks chant. Pretty spectacular.