Japan, Kyoto, Uji, Byoodoo-in, a gardener knocking autumn maple leaves from the tree. Honshu

Shinagawa, Buildings and garden inside the zen Tokai-ji temple, Japanese architecture, wood, maple leaves. Tokyo Honshu

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal yellow acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal yellow acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Maple Leaf, Acer, A cascade of red Maple autum leaves at Batsford Aboretum, Gloucestershire.

Acer, Japanese Maple, Acer Palmatum, Colourful autum leaves.

Japanese maple, Sculpture and autumnal colours at Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon, USA.

Japanese Maple tree in autumnal colours, Portland Japanese Gardens, Oregon, USA.