More Tree Supports

How interesting is this? The use of bamboo poles to support the branches of this pine tree. This time they are horizontal, aiding in keeping the branches straight and not drooping on the ground. If we look closely we can see bamboo supports on every branch.

Tree Supports

I have mentioned before about the use of bamboo. Here it is again being used to support this beautiful Japanese maple tree that is on a decided lean. There is also the bamboo fence in the bottom right corner, held together with ties rather than nails.

What I did find interesting was the use of ridge capping on the other fence. It is like it has it's own little roof with tiles and capping. Very surprising was the fact that there were no patterns on the edges of the tiles

A Dragonfy

Further along the walk by the lake, back to our waiting taxi, I spotted this little dragonfly having a rest. Note what he was resting on, another bamboo fence of course. I love dragonflies, and have been trying to get a decent pic of one for a long time now. I will keep trying.

A Lake View

This is the lake that we waked past to get back to our waiting taxi. It was full of life, and if you look closely you may be able to see the turtle sitting on the rock in the center. Note also the use of bamboo poles used to prop up and support the old pine tree on the other side.

Bamboo Fencing

As we roamed around gardens of temples, castles and shrines, one thing I did notice was the use of bamboo. It was very much used for fencing. Fencing off pathways like in this pic, and sometimes fencing of plants. It is used for support of plants, and shaping trees and a many of other ways. We noticed it everywhere.

The Bamboo Forest

The Bamboo Forest is in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. It is within walking distance of the Tenryu-ji Temple, at the foot of the mountains. Walking through this grove is like nothing I have ever seen or felt before, it is certainly another place and time. I am not sure how far the pathway goes, we walked a little way, but because we were on a schedule for the day, the walk was kept short. Note the use of bamboo as fencing.

Bamboo

As we walked around the gardens of the Tenryu-ji Temple, we spotted the beginnings of the bamboo grove. Bamboo is used everywhere, but more on that later.

Tenryu-ji Temple Grounds Pt 4

One of the buildings in the grounds of the Tenryu-ji Temple with  more of those autumn colours in that Japanese maple tree just starting to change colour. Note the use of bamboo as protection around the azalea bush in the center of the walkway.

Another Tree

Another tree I spotted on our walk back to the Nijo Caste Gates. I am not sure what this one is, but I found the weeping nature of it and the shape of the leaves very interesting. The other interesting part is the bamboo poles supporting it. I found bamboo used everywhere, but more on that later.