A beautiful village surrounded by autumn colors. Looks so stunning.
Location: Lake momiji, Nagano prefecture

The Irohamomiji maple within the precincts of Ryusenji Temple in Kozagawacho, Wakayama Prefecture, is over 200 years old, stands 10 meters tall, and measures 2.9 meters around the trunk.
Perhaps I visited at the perfect time for photography, because its coloring was spectacular.
It is designated as a Natural Monument by Kozagawacho.

This is the first time I have ever seen Mount Fuji.
(This is the first time I have seen Mount Fuji.)
Mount Fuji, harmonizing with the autumn leaves, is truly beautiful.
(Mount Fuji, in harmony with the autumn foliage, is so magnificent.)
Will the day come when we can meet again?
(Will the day come when we can see it again?)

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(2025-11-22) Evening Stroll at Showa Memorial Park in Autumn
Showa Memorial Park is exceptionally large for a park in Tokyo.
They hold events there from time to time.
This autumn features illuminated autumn foliage.
They light up the Japanese-style garden area and the Ginkgo Avenue.
So I chose a day with a wind speed of 1 m/sec (almost no wind)
and went to see it.
After learning from the last “Stargazing Stroll,” where I ended up walking a ton,
I entered through Nishi-Tachikawa Gate and took the shortest route to the Japanese-style garden inside.
I always think this, but unlike Hitachi Seaside Park,
this park keeps the usual night lighting during events and
doesn’t prepare any extra temporary lights or signs at all (;'∀').
Groups of people walking together could be heard saying things like,
“Is this the right path?”
“I have no idea where we’re walking.”
“Let’s ask a staff member for directions.” “There aren’t any staff.”
Showa Memorial Park, if you run events, could you pay a little more attention?
Anyway, I finally managed to reach the garden.
Inside the garden,
the rule is “only one monopod allowed except in the tripod-permitted area,”
so I wandered around shooting with a monopod and then set up in the tripod area to take photos.
The garden pond was almost perfectly still, so I could capture reflections, but...
every gazebo was packed with people to the brim (;'∀').
You didn’t even need to zoom in to see how the atmosphere was ruined, lol.
Still, it was beautiful nonetheless (●´ω｀●)

Autumn in the Enchanted Forest

The bright red fall foliage of the bald cypress (rakushou) blazes on the surface of Lake Ejio.
The scene feels dreamlike, as if you’ve wandered into a mysterious land.

Photo location: Lake Ejio, Sanyoonoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Ukishima in Anegawa Dam in autumn
Anegawa Dam Observation Deck, Maibara, Shiga Prefecture
November 2025

The endless mountain foliage of Nagano prefecture’s Lake Momiji unfurls in a sweeping colors of red, gold, and ember-orange, the autumn canopy spilling down the slopes until it kisses the mirrored surface of the lake.

Gifu Prefecture Tajimi City "Kokeizan Eihoji Temple" and autumn foliage

Eikando in Kyoto was an incredibly beautiful world.

Angel ladders over a yellow town.
It was a thinly overcast day with the sun coming and going, but I managed to capture the angel ladders.

Date: 2025/11
Location: Sobue Town, Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture

*Flight over the Nikko River confirmed*
*Comprehensive unmanned aircraft flight permission obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism*
*Flight plan notified and flight log completed*

Autumns in nagano is amazing. There are multiple location to see autumn colors in Nagano prefecture but lake momiji is exceptionally good one. The running water and fall colors look stunning.
Location: Lake momiji, Nagano prefecture

This is the view of Mt. Fuji from the great torii gate of Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha Shrine

This is the sunrise at Nagasaki Park near Lake Kawaguchi.

Metasequoia Avenue
Makinomachi Hiruguchi to Makino, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
When setting this destination in your car navigation system, please register Makino Pickland at 0740-27-1811.
Along Shiga Prefectural Road Route 287 Koaraji Makinosawa Line, which continues from the town road Sawamakino Line that runs through Makino Pickland, about 500 metasequoia trees line a 2.4 km stretch. They harmonize with the distant Nosaka Mountains and create a highland-like approach to Makino Kogen.

Metasequoia Avenue
Makinomachi Hiruguchi to Makino, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
<Autumn Foliage> Typical peak season: late November to early December

During the autumn foliage season from mid-November to mid-December, congestion occurs on Prefectural Route 287 Namiki Road and surrounding roads on weekends between 11:00 and 18:00.

Please help ease traffic by visiting on weekdays when it is less crowded or by using the Makino Kogen Free Temporary Parking at the north end of the avenue. If you use public transportation, take JR Makino Station and then the Takashima City Community Bus Makino Highland Line.

The avenue and nearby roads are vital local residential streets.
Please do not park or stop on the road.
The surrounding roads are residential streets.
Slow down and watch for pedestrians.
So that as many people as possible can enjoy the area, follow photography etiquette and avoid dangerous actions such as stopping on crosswalks or stepping into the roadway to take pictures.

A trip to Kyoto with someone special turned out to be wonderful.
Visiting Kyoto in autumn for the first time felt very atmospheric and truly captured the essence of Japanese autumn…

Edogawa riverbank, the ridgeline of Mount Fuji stretches up into the sky

Ryosokuji Temple, known as the Maple Temple, is a famous spot for autumn leaves.
About 150 maple trees line the approach from the main gate and throughout the temple grounds, their vivid crimson coloring the temple.

Location of photography: Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Lake Momiji in Nagano prefecture is one of the best autumn spots in Japan. It looks specifically beautiful during sunset.

I photographed a ginkgo tree with beautiful autumn leaves at a time when few people were around.

Photographed on October 19, 2013.
The portable shrine figure from the float is displayed.
This is the float of Wakitamachi dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu.

November 29 – The autumn leaves at Atami Plum Garden
Are still at their peak 🍁
https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/148

After visiting the local Tarobogu Shrine, my wife walked briskly down the tunnel of autumn leaves and torii gates.

Deep in the autumn forest, the Twin Towers sway in the shadow of the trees.
A colored leaf drifts down,
and the hush of distant memories gently unfolds.

Photographed on October 19, Year 25.
When the lead rigger strikes the clapper, the float begins to move.
This is the float of Wakitamachi, Ieyasu.

The autumn colors of Kankakei Gorge on Shōdoshima offered a vast panorama. By the way, aside from the ropeway, the dramatic scenery along the driving routes is unlike anything else, so I recommend it.

A snapshot of everyday life

Photographed on October 19, 2025.
This is Ieyasu’s float passing under the pedestrian overpass in front of Atre Kawagoe.

On my walk, I thought, "Wow — that's interesting."

The glossy salmon roe reflecting the sunset. A dining experience imbued with the spirit of Japanese cuisine.
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At Kushiro Prince Hotel, we offer a variety of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine uses ingredients from Hokkaido,
bringing you a moment that satisfies both body and soul.

In addition to in-house dinner,
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The glow of salmon roe reflecting the sunset—
a dining experience filled with the spirit of Japanese cuisine.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we offer a variety of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine features ingredients sourced from Hokkaido,
bringing you a moment that satisfies both body and soul.

In addition to in-house dinner,
we also offer traditional Osechi dishes during the New Year season.

For more details
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The glossy salmon roe reflecting the sunset—
expressing the essence of Japanese cuisine.

Kushiro Oji Grand Hotel offers a variety of dining choices.

Our Japanese dishes also use Hokkaido-grown ingredients,
presenting a moment that fills both body and soul.

Besides in-house dinners,
we provide Osechi for the year-end and New Year period.

For details
【Instagram】
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The salmon roe sparkling in the sunset light—
a meal infused with the heart of Japanese cuisine.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we provide a range of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine uses Hokkaido-sourced ingredients,
offering a time that fills both body and mind.

In addition to evening dining in the hotel,
we also offer Osechi dishes for the New Year period.

【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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