This is the autumn foliage scenery of the Kuzumaru River mountain stream in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. The upper reaches of the Kuzumaru River, which flows from the bosom of the Ou Mountains, are attractive spots with beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. This place also appears in Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales, but it seems to have a nostalgic atmosphere somewhere.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Tsuta Akanuma in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. Tsuta Akanuma is one of the seven Tsuta swamps in the Hakkoda area of Aomori Prefecture. It is a swamp with highly transparent water and beautiful surrounding scenery, and you can see Mt. Akakura of the Hakkoda mountain range. The first climb of the mountain trail is difficult, but the rest is relatively easy to walk.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Komata Gorge in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Komata Gorge is dotted with more than 100 waterfalls, holes and abysses of various sizes from the primeval forest of the Noro River at the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi, and is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty by the prefecture. As it is called "the last unexplored area of Akita Prefecture", you can enjoy the powerful scenery. It is common to get there by car to Taiping Lake and cross it by pleasure boat. After about 30 minutes on the Lake Taihei sightseeing boat, you will arrive at the Komata Gorge Pier, and from there, a 1.8 km mountain trail is maintained, and as you proceed along the mountain trail, you will gradually see Yokotaki Falls, Kumataki Falls, Gama Pool, Sankaku Falls, Anataki Falls, Kanotaki, Kanotaki, Kano Falls, Kano Weir, and Kanonanata Falls, and at the end of the road, a powerful "Sankai Falls" with a height of about 20 meters appears.

It is Yasunotaki Falls in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The Nakanomata Valley, where this waterfall is located, is formed at the deepest part of Okuani for about 8 km. Annotaki has a drop of about 90 meters, is a beautiful two-stage waterfall, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it is a famous waterfall that was selected as the second place in the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan". If you're lucky, you can see a beautiful rainbow over the waterfall.

It is Yasunotaki Falls in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The Nakanomata Valley, where this waterfall is located, is formed at the deepest part of Okuani for about 8 km. Annotaki has a drop of about 90 meters, is a beautiful two-stage waterfall, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it is a famous waterfall that was selected as the second place in the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan". If you're lucky, you can see a beautiful rainbow over the waterfall.

It is Yasunotaki Falls in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The Nakanomata Valley, where this waterfall is located, is formed at the deepest part of Okuani for about 8 km. Annotaki has a drop of about 90 meters, is a beautiful two-stage waterfall, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it is a famous waterfall that was selected as the second place in the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan". If you're lucky, you can see a beautiful rainbow over the waterfall. This photo was taken from the top of Annotaki with the scenery below.

It is Yasunotaki Falls in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The Nakanomata Valley, where this waterfall is located, is formed at the deepest part of Okuani for about 8 km. Annotaki has a drop of about 90 meters, is a beautiful two-stage waterfall, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it is a famous waterfall that was selected as the second place in the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan". If you're lucky, you can see a beautiful rainbow over the waterfall.

It is Yasunotaki Falls in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The Nakanomata Valley, where this waterfall is located, is formed at the deepest part of Okuani for about 8 km. Annotaki has a drop of about 90 meters, is a beautiful two-stage waterfall, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it is a famous waterfall that was selected as the second place in the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan". If you're lucky, you can see a beautiful rainbow over the waterfall. In this photo, the waterfall on the upper level is taken in close-up.

It is Yasunotaki Falls in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The Nakanomata Valley, where this waterfall is located, is formed at the deepest part of Okuani for about 8 km. Annotaki has a drop of about 90 meters, is a beautiful two-stage waterfall, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it is a famous waterfall that was selected as the second place in the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan". If you're lucky, you can see a beautiful rainbow over the waterfall.

It is Sorino Falls (vertical composition) in Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Sorino Falls is located on the east side of the Oba Valley, about 2 km away. It is a waterfall located in the Kumazawa River system (Nakanosawa), which originates from Mt. Akitayake, and has a drop of 25 meters, showing a particularly beautiful scenery during the autumn foliage season. The rocks that form this waterfall are called andesite, which is one of the igneous rocks. It's not that far away, so why don't you try it lightly? However, since it is a normal mountain road on the way, sneakers, boots, and mountaineering boots are recommended.

It is Sorino Falls in Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Sorino Falls is located on the east side of the Oba Valley, about 2 km away. It is a waterfall located in the Kumazawa River system (Nakanosawa), which originates from Mt. Akitayake, and has a drop of 25 meters, showing a particularly beautiful scenery during the autumn foliage season. The rocks that form this waterfall are called andesite, which is one of the igneous rocks. It's not that far away, so why don't you try it lightly? However, since it is a normal mountain road on the way, sneakers, boots, and mountaineering boots are recommended.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The mountain trail connecting Steamoyu Onsen and the summit of Mt. Hachimantai passes through Oyachi, Naganuma, Bushi Yachi, and the Kusanoyu branch, and although it is minor, the scenery is wonderful, making it the perfect course to enjoy a quiet mountain walk. You can take a walk while enjoying the forest scenery that changes with the altitude.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The mountain trail connecting Steamoyu Onsen and the summit of Mt. Hachimantai passes through Oyachi, Naganuma, Bushi Yachi, and the Kusanoyu branch, and although it is minor, the scenery is wonderful, making it the perfect course to enjoy a quiet mountain walk. You can take a walk while enjoying the forest scenery that changes with the altitude.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The mountain trail connecting Steamoyu Onsen and the summit of Mt. Hachimantai passes through Oyachi, Naganuma, Bushi Yachi, and the Kusanoyu branch, and although it is minor, the scenery is wonderful, making it the perfect course to enjoy a quiet mountain walk. You can take a walk while enjoying the forest scenery that changes with the altitude.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The mountain trail connecting Steamoyu Onsen and the summit of Mt. Hachimantai passes through Oyachi, Naganuma, Bushi Yachi, and the Kusanoyu branch, and although it is minor, the scenery is wonderful, making it the perfect course to enjoy a quiet mountain walk. You can take a walk while enjoying the forest scenery that changes with the altitude.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. I photographed the idyllic scenery of Hachimantai, which is about to enter autumn, and a very rare rainbow.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. When I parked my car and was shooting the scenery, a white rainbow appeared on the road. Although it is a bleak landscape, it is a rare phenomenon, so I posted it.

This is the scenery of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture. Hachimantai is a 1,614 m high mountain and surrounding plateau that straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures. It is included in Hisaya Fukada's Japan 100 Famous Mountains, and this mountain area is designated as Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The idyllic scenery of autumn is about to begin, and a very rare white rainbow is shown on the right.

It is the autumn leaves of Mitsuishiyama in Iwate Prefecture. Mt. Mitsuishi is famous for welcoming the autumn leaves the earliest in the Tohoku region, but the view of the autumn leaves from near the summit is dyed bright red and is very wonderful. This photo is a picture of the scenery of Iketang in front of Mitsuishisanso. It has a fantastic atmosphere that looks like it appeared in a movie.

It is the autumn leaves of Mitsuishiyama in Iwate Prefecture. Mt. Mitsuishi is famous for welcoming the autumn leaves the earliest in the Tohoku region, but the view of the autumn leaves from near the summit is dyed bright red and is very wonderful. This photo was taken before sunrise with Mt. Iwate included.

It is a rare type of waterfall located deep in the mountains of Moriyoshiyama in Akita Prefecture. There is a promenade of about 4 km, and there is almost no climb, so even tourists can take a walk with sneakers (boots recommended). The autumn leaves are especially beautiful and have an outstanding sense of seclusion. It is also famous as a spot for praying for children because of the unique shape of the waterfall.

It is the autumn leaves of Mitsuishiyama in Iwate Prefecture. Mt. Mitsuishi is famous for welcoming the autumn leaves the earliest in the Tohoku region, but the view of the autumn leaves from near the summit is dyed bright red and is very wonderful. This photo was taken at sunrise from Mt. Iwate.

It is the autumn leaves of Mitsuishiyama in Iwate Prefecture. Mt. Mitsuishi is famous for welcoming the autumn leaves the earliest in the Tohoku region, but the view of the autumn leaves from near the summit is dyed bright red and is very wonderful. This photo was taken early in the morning.

It is the autumn leaves of Mitsuishiyama in Iwate Prefecture. Mt. Mitsuishi is famous for welcoming the autumn leaves the earliest in the Tohoku region, but the view of the autumn leaves from near the summit is very wonderful and worth seeing.