Morning walk in Matsuyama

I am back from Japan now but have more to write about the trip.

While I was in Matsuyama, I got up early in the AM and decided to explore the neighborhood. The sun was just coming up, and I walked over to the Dogo Hot Springs (Onsen) main building. I took the picture above of an enclosed garden area. Even in January, the garden looked great.

Turning the opposite direction, I walked up a hill and found a shrine. In the front was a small fountain with a wonderful dragon. I was the only one there at that hour - what a great place for a walk.