Mount Fuji wrapped in an autumn frame🍁 Gazing at the snow-capped Mount Fuji through the vibrant red maple leaves along Lake Kawaguchi. The contrast of the blue sky and vivid autumn foliage was stunning, creating a special moment that truly captured the essence of autumn in Japan. I hope this beautiful scenery reaches the hearts of those who see it, even just a little. 📍 Location: Lake Kawaguchi (Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi)

The autumn sunlight gently enveloped the colorful leaves. I felt a quiet and beautiful moment of fall. (Location: Toyokawa City)

After the rain, countless droplets remained on the spider lilies. The autumn rain gently left its lingering effect on the red-dyed flowers. (Location: Yakachi River, Handa City)

While walking through Nishizawa Keikoku, I encountered the delicate expressions of the maple leaves transitioning from yellow to red. The overlapping leaves, wrapped in soft light, conveyed the deepening of autumn like a painting.

Soft purple and pink, along with vibrant green. I felt the beauty of autumn colors reflected in a single cosmos flower. (Location: Nabana no Sato)

The Karasawa Cirque, blanketed in vibrant autumn colors, captivated hikers as they gazed at the mountain huts adorned in fall foliage.

The higanbana, signaling the arrival of autumn, was blooming vibrantly in bright red, enveloped in the light after the rain. (Location: Yakachigawa, Handa City)

In the mountains dyed in autumn colors, the Hatanagi Suspension Bridge stands quietly. Surrounded by vibrant foliage, it spans the autumn valley.

Golden trees shine brightly against the stark white granite. Adorned with the colors unique to autumn, the ridgeline glows vividly. (Location: Hououzan Obelisk)

A single autumn-colored line running through the mountains resembles a dragon flowing across the earth. I hope that this beautiful path carved by nature remains unchanged in the future. (Location: Nagome Valley)

I encountered a landscape that makes you want to just stop and gaze at it. The vibrant autumn leaves seemed to dye my very heart. (Location: Tsugaike Nature Park)

Halloween at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsucho, Hokkaido. This weekend and next weekend, the event will be held for four days and is expected to be illuminated at night. However, the parking lot, which can accommodate hundreds of cars, and the park itself will be very crowded, making it difficult to take photos without visitors.

In Shikaoicho, Hokkaido the carpet of maple leaves at Fukuhara Sanso was not only red and yellow but also filled with subtle gradients of colors and it was very beautiful.

A golden world spreads out before you. A towering ginkgo tree, so large that you have to look up to see it, announces the arrival of autumn in this city. (Location: Toyokawa City)

Against the backdrop of vibrant autumn leaves, the maple quietly emerges. The bokeh created by the light transforms the autumn scenery into a fantastical world. (Location: Kyorinbo)

The autumn foliage paints the mountainside, with steep rocky peaks rising behind it. This was a moment when Karasawa Cirque shone the brightest.

The moment when the softly translucent maple revealed an unexpected pale pink in the backlight. The delicacy of autumn colors stood out. (Location: Kyorinbo)

Red and golden branches overlap, enveloping the stone steps. Under the vibrant autumn leaves, the silhouette of a person walking slowly down the stone steps creates a picturesque scene. (Location: Ryūon-ji)

Reflected in the red umbrella is the traditional beauty of Kyoto. Standing amidst the vibrant autumn leaves is Aoi Tayū from Shimabara, Kyoto. The Shimabara Tayū carries on a tradition that has lasted since the Edo period. Her luxurious kimono, unique Japanese hairstyle, and hairpins embody the aesthetic sensibility and craftsmanship of Japan. The vivid autumn leaves and the elegant figure of the Tayū, passed down through generations, create a moment where Kyoto's autumn scenery and traditional culture intertwine. I captured this fleeting moment in a photograph. I hope that such culture and beauty will be inherited by future generations. Location: Arashiyama, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Model: Aoi Tayū

Reflected in the red umbrella is the traditional beauty of Kyoto. Autumn in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Standing amidst the vibrant autumn leaves is Aoi Tayū from Shimabara, Kyoto. The Shimabara Tayū carries on a tradition that dates back to the Edo period. Her luxurious kimono, unique Japanese hairstyle, and hairpins embody Japan's aesthetic sense and the craftsmanship of artisans. The vivid autumn leaves and the elegant figure of the Tayū, passed down through time. I captured a moment where the autumn scenery unique to Kyoto overlaps with Japan's traditional culture. I hope that such culture and beautiful forms will be passed down to future generations. Location: Arashiyama, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Model: Aoi Tayū from Shimabara, Kyoto.

The Autumn Festival at Fukuōji Shrine is a festival that features a portable shrine passing through the Imperial Gate of Ninna-ji, showcasing the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism. This year, after seven years, the Kenboko (spear-like decoration) was presented within the grounds of Ninna-ji. The highlight is the magnificent procession of the Senkan portable shrine! In front of the Nio Gate at Ninna-ji, there will be performances of taiko drums, lion dances, and the "lifting" and "turning" of the portable shrine, creating a lively atmosphere for the festival. Additionally, the normally closed Imperial Gate of Ninna-ji will be opened, providing a rare opportunity for solemn ceremonies to be held in front of the Shin-den. This year marks the return of the Kenboko presentation after seven years within the grounds of Ninna-ji. 📅Every year on the third Sunday of October 📍Procession of the Portable Shrine Starting from Fukuōji Shrine, it will pass through Narutaki, Yamagoe, Uzumasa, Tokiwa, and Omuro, then return to Fukuōji Shrine via Ninna-ji. 📸 Recommended Viewing Spots Around 14:30｜In front of the mountain gate of Ninna-ji Around 15:30｜Fukuōji Intersection This autumn festival in Kyoto is filled with the enthusiasm and traditions of the local people.

This is a sparkling plume of Japanese pampas grass taken at the boardwalk of Ido Shitsugen in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture on October 10, 2026. When I focused on the pampas grass in the back, the ones in the front sparkled beautifully.

On the morning at Kaida Highlands, the morning light began to shine on the large tree in the center, revealing its presence. I posted 10 photos on 10/16 but forgot to write comments. Although the photos are duplicated, I appreciate your understanding.

As autumn is nearing its end, I was surprised to see that there is still greenery around Mitake Shizenko.

It seems that the peak season has passed at Mt. Adatara's valley, so I tried to capture the flow of water mixed with fallen leaves around the small waterfall.

The cabin in Nishi-Agatsuma surrounded by autumn leaves was striking. The foliage was also at its peak.

The slopes of the Azuma Mountain Range were beautifully adorned with clusters of trees, reflecting the late autumn atmosphere. I gathered the trees that had started to shed their leaves.

Nishi-Azuma and Tsubakurozawa, viewed from the road, were beginning to display beautiful colors.

On a late autumn morning at Kitayamazaki, as the sun began to rise, the morning mist started to flow.

The sun has begun to rise over Arakawa Plateau in Tono City. A piece of cloud has drifted in, adding an accent to the blue sky.