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 🍁
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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 Shuangta sway in the shadows of the trees.
Colorful leaves flutter down,
and the quiet of distant days gently spreads.

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.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_wasyoku/

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,
we provide Osechi (traditional New Year dishes) during the New Year season.

For more details
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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
【Instagram】
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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】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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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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https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_wasyoku/

Hello from the Shosenkyo Tourist Association 😊 The autumn colors at Shosenkyo are gradually giving way to signs of winter.
Rain and wind have started to strip leaves from the trees, but you can still enjoy autumn foliage around Kakuen Peak to Senga Falls for a little while longer 🍁✨

Golden leaves glowing in the sunlight, a carpet of soft fallen leaves underfoot, and the sound of the waterfall echoing through the quiet gorge…
As in the photo, what you see now is the unique beauty of late autumn.

A walk while listening to the rustle of falling leaves is a special experience available only in this season.
Please come and enjoy the remaining autumn colors 🍂🌈

A canal reflecting the air of a foreign land gently cradles the colors of the evening sky.
The lights from the buildings unfurl across the water, and the laughter shared with friends drifts quietly into the scene.
I saw a pale, dreamlike dusk light that slipped softly into the depths of my chest.

Autumn leaves are often seen during the day, but I wanted to capture the night-time foliage lit up by lights, so I took these photos. The remaining green created a pleasing contrast, and I feel I managed to capture a truly Japanese autumn. This spot is Kouchi Valley in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, which draws many visitors during the autumn leaf season. Although it’s fairly close to my home, I had never been until I took up photography as a hobby and felt the urge to preserve it in pictures, and I was able to shoot without any people appearing in the frame. I take photos mainly for my own satisfaction, but I would be thrilled if they resonated with someone else.

I drove to Fuji-Q Highland on a whim with my eldest son.
That day, Mount Fuji peeked out from the clouds, and the colorful autumn leaves spreading across its foothills blew away my work stress and fatigue.

The plane bathed in the orange of the setting sun seemed to quietly celebrate the end of today.
A brief moment of color unwound my heart.

November 22, 2025
The prefectural border between Noda City, Chiba Prefecture and Sakaimachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
I photographed the sunset from the Tone River embankment on the Sakaimachi side, looking toward Kanseki-jō Castle 🏯.
Behind the castle stood Mt. Fuji 🗻, and above it hung Yuzuki 🌕.
I savored late autumn with the crimson sunset and moon-viewing.

Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami: A Scene from Taijin

On November 15, 2025, Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu.

This one-day night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passion of local young people. Performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, the kagura dances are mirrored on the water, creating a magical scene of reflected autumn colors and ritual performance.

Taijin is the final kagura dance, expressing gratitude for the safe completion of the offering performance.
In the hushed venue, the sounds of drums and flutes resound pleasantly.

A Scene from Yakumobarai in the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami

On November 15, 2025, the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu

This one-night-only night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passionate efforts of local young people. Dances of the kagura are performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, creating a beautiful, otherworldly scene as the maple leaves and the kagura are reflected on the water.

Photographed on November 26th
The two Himalayan cherry trees in Aquatic Park are now in full bloom! Please enjoy the delicate flowers of these cherries blooming against the autumn leaves (the leaves of the Daikan-zakura).
Aquatic Park, Section 1 Address / Atami City, Nagisacho area (near Aquatic Park First Parking Lot)

About the Himalayan cherry
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This is Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture.
The trolley train running through the autumn leaves created a nostalgic scene that was simply lovely.

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Around mid-autumn, during a casual walk when I popped in for a short visit, it was quietly and cutely in bloom. It's one of my favorite autumn flowers.✨

During an early morning walk, I saw something so beautiful and thought, "Wow—this is lovely," so I took a photo. Walking is the best.

The Nihon Teien at Showa Memorial Park is beautiful

I went to photograph the garden of Rurikoin in Kyoto this November.