Behind the moon gate...

Dennenlohe mansion, Middle Franconia, Germany (not Japan!)

You do not really expect such a delightful prospect in the middle of Franconia, do you?

This extraordinary Japanese style garden - and many other theme gardens in his park - is a project of the landlord, baron Suesskind of Dennenlohe mansion. Since 1990 he has shaped this great mansion garden and there's still a lot to do for the future.

I could have spent hours with taking photos (and indeed I did) in the park, although the weather could have been a little better (= sunnier).