Went canoeing in Hagure, Saitama and I managed to turn red thanks to a nice sunburn. Was super tired the next day after a ton of canoeing but still managed to get a good amount of sightseeing done in Gyoda. Visited Oshi Castle 忍城 and the nearby museum, bought some tabi shoes from a shop that’s been in business for more than 100 years 創作足袋千代の松, stopped by a couple of shrines and enjoyed some of Japan’s scenic beauty. Had a total blast, and one of the locals even gave us some incense as a gift for visiting Gyoda!

Cut out autumn in Hokkaido with a single-lens reflex camera. The place is Hakodate City Kosetsu Garden. The autumn leaves, which are in full bloom in early November Japan are the latest end point of autumn. I photographed the autumn leaves with a soft fancy filter with a conciliatory expression.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Koankyo in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. This is a canyon formed by the deep erosion of both banks of the Minase River over many years. When you go down the stairs of the rocks, there is a promenade at the end of which there is a "large spout" where hot water and steam of 98°C are gushing out violently. Fresh green in spring, autumn leaves. And in winter, you can enjoy the large icicles "shigakko" that descend into the canyon. This photo was taken from Kawarayu Bridge overlooking the autumn foliage scenery of Koankyo.

Maple tree taken on a sunny autumn day. Shooting with a lens filter [soft fancy filter] creates a fluffy atmosphere. Sunny x autumn leaves go very well together, and it makes you feel cheerful to look at.

Higanbana after the rain! It tasted good with water droplets and was very beautiful!

Hokkaido "Hachironuma Park" is lit up in autumn, and the beautiful orange color reflects on the surface of the water and is fantastic. I put up a tripod and shot at low ISO sensitivity with long exposures.

Some more photos I took at Todaiji Temple. The first statue is of Vaisravana 多聞天/毘沙門天, another of the Four Heavenly Kings, holding a staff and some sort of small pagoda,. The second statue is Cintamanicakra 如意輪観音, a bodhisattva. The third photo is a unfortunately poor quality photo of Vairocana, the Cosmic Buddha from my understanding. The rest of the photos are models of Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall from 800 and 300 years ago, and Nandai-mon, the Great South Gate. The pagoda is, from my understanding, a replica of one of the lost pagodas that used to be located at Todaiji Temple, but I believe was burnt down? I could be wrong about that though. Then last is a photo of the heads of Virudhaka 増長天left, and Dhrtarastra 持国天right, two of the Four Heavenly Kings. Lots of cool stuff to be seen at Todaiji! Definitely recommend it. My photos don't do it justice at all.

At the Sasaryu Dam Front Garden Square in Hakodate, the short maple trees turn red all at once in autumn. After the autumn leaves were in full bloom, many maple leaves fell at my feet, and it looked like a natural red carpet. This time, I tried to put the natural carpet in one piece, so please take a look.

Higan flowers were blooming and I felt autumn! It was very beautiful and I fell in love with it! 😄

I found some photos of when I visited Todaiji Temple. I took a photo of the bronze lantern out front of the temple because I thought it looked really cool, but it's pretty crazy to think that the lantern is around 1,300 years old at this point. I also took some photos of a few of the statues inside the temple, the first being Akasagarbha 虚空蔵菩薩, one of the Eight Great Bodhisattva, and the second which took me forever to find the name of... being Virupaksa 広目天, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. I'm not sure what Virupaksa is made of but I think this statue is made of wood, although I could be wrong. It looks like a different material from the other statues inside the temple, although it's been quite a while since I visited and I can't recall exactly. All the statues are really awesome though. I'll have to upload some more photos later!

Some photos I took at Nijo Castle in spring 2018. You can see the cherry blossoms in some of the photos just starting to bloom, but not quite in full bloom, and the rest of the gardens were really enjoyable as well. I really liked the gold decorations/designs on the buildings. The gate was also really cool. I believe it's called Karamon Gate although I'm not 100% sure on that. The moat around the castle was pretty neat as well, I can imagine it was a strong fortification, especially since it belonged to Tokugawa Ieyasu, although I'm not entirely sure about the rest of the castle's history. The photos of the moat and surrounding area were taken from on top of a small vantage point, and I wonder if it was originally some sort of turret, but I'm not sure about that either. Either way, I definitely recommend giving it a visit to anyone in Kyoto or anyone planning to visit Kyoto. I believe it was relatively close to the Golden Pavilion as well, so if you have the chance, why not?

Hakodate's famous spot for autumn leaves "Miharu Park Kosetsuen" The rows of autumn leaves that can be seen from late October to early November are a masterpiece. You can enjoy maples of various colors such as red, orange, yellow, and green, and you can enjoy the autumn leaves to your heart's content by strolling around the park.

Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture Torii gate of Ōkojiniso The rougher the waves, the more emotional

A photo I took a few years ago during a trip to Osaka! A waterfall at Mino Park during late spring/early winter. I'd like to visit here again during autumn, as I imagine that the leaves around the waterfall and the rest of the area would look really beautiful. One thing I really liked about Osaka was the contrast of the city to this national park. Also there is tons of cool stuff to see near Dotonbori, especially with all the food vendors and stuff in the area. From my understanding, Mino Park is apparently one of Japan's smallest national parks but it was actually a pretty long walk to get to the waterfall. If I remember correctly it took about 40 minutes and we were moving at a pretty good pace. It was a good workout though lol! Hope I can visit again soon after the pandemic ends!

Tsutashinuma, Towada, Aomori

Autumn in Japan Refreshment unique to Arashiyama Kyoto Prefecture

Hitachiomiya, Ibaraki Yokogawa Falls

A photo I took of Tatsuko, the golden lady of the lake at Lake Tazawa in Semboku, Akita 4 years ago. I really love everything about Akita, there's so much natural beauty in the area, especially around this lake. I'd like to go back during the summer this was taken in early fall and try some kayaking on the lake. I'd also like to go cycling around the lake if possible, it'd be some good exercise at the very least. Anyways, for those unfamiliar with the legend of Tatsuko, from my understanding, she was a girl who wished for eternal beauty but was turned into a dragon, and so she drowned herself in the lake. It sounds kind of dark, but apparently she and another dragon fell in love with one another and together they keep the lake from freezing during winter. Considering how cold it gets during winter in Akita, or at least that year in Akita, that's a pretty impressive feat!

A famous place for autumn leaves "Jogakura Bridge". The congestion at peak times can be quite a bit, but it should be a sight worth seeing even if you go through that much effort. You can also stop at the parking lot at both ends of the bridge and walk across the bridge to overlook the Jogakura Gorge. There are many windy days, so if you are not good at high places, please come with caution.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Koankyo in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. This is a canyon formed by the deep erosion of both banks of the Minase River over many years. When you go down the stairs of the rocks, there is a promenade at the end of which there is a "large spout" where hot water and steam of 98°C are gushing out violently. Fresh green in spring, autumn leaves. And in winter, you can enjoy the large icicles "shigakko" that descend into the canyon. This photo was taken overlooking the autumn foliage scenery from Kawarayu Bridge.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Koankyo in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. This is a canyon formed by the deep erosion of both banks of the Minase River over many years. When you go down the stairs of the rocks, there is a promenade at the end of which there is a "large spout" where hot water and steam of 98°C are gushing out violently. Fresh green in spring, autumn leaves. And in winter, you can enjoy the large icicles "shigakko" that descend into the canyon. This photo was taken overlooking the autumn foliage scenery from Kawarayu Bridge.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of the Kinhana Valley in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. Xiangbang Valley is one of the 100 Japan Scenic Spots, and is a valley of about 2 km that was formed by the erosion of limestone by the Sunatetsu River. Cliffs about 100 meters high stand on both banks, and the flow of the mountain stream is very quiet. On the boat descent, the boatman skillfully maneuvers the boat with a single rod and tells you "Geibi Oiwake". Of course, the autumn leaves are splendid, but when the wisteria flowers bloom in the season of fresh greenery, they are also quaint and emotional.

Cosmos field! Lots of beautiful cosmos!

I went to the cosmos field!

There were cosmos flowers blooming in the lake, and it was very beautiful!

Autumn of Japan Late autumn leaves In Hyogo Prefecture

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.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Tsutanuma near Tsuta Onsen in Aomori Prefecture. It is a spot that shows splendid autumn leaves every year. When it is time for sunrise, the morning sun shines diagonally and dyes the autumn leaves a brilliant red color. This time of day is crowded with many tourists and photographers every year, but since it has become Coronavirus pandemic in recent years, it is now a lottery system that includes a parking lot and photo spots. Last year, it was 4,000 yen including parking. * From this year, it seems that parking will be charged even during the day.