This particular koi pond is situated within an established landscaped garden, where the Japanese maple overhanging the water is providing shade for the fish swimming in the water beneath (Latin name: acer palmatum atropurpureum). The koi are between five and ten years old, being bright orange, red and white colours, while in the background, a verandah belonging to a traditional teahouse provides a further oriental character to this Japanese garden.
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