竹岡盛一 posted.
On my way to Shikaoicho to capture the autumn leaves, I saw a large animal crossing the road a few hundred meters ahead. It looked much bigger than a dog or a fox, possibly a wild boar or a brown bear, but there are no wild boars in Hokkaido. When I stopped the car and cautiously looked around, I spotted a group of Yezo sika deer, probably following a stag. This time of year is the breeding season, so Yezo sika deer are quite active. Just yesterday, a stag suddenly dashed out in the early morning, forcing me to slam on the brakes. The male Yezo sika deer are larger than a foal, so colliding with one could easily result in a severely damaged vehicle that is no longer drivable. Please be cautious while driving in Hokkaido.
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竹岡盛一 posted.
The autumn leaves of Onneto.
If you go in the morning when the wind is weak,
you might struggle with backlighting in certain spots.
However, on this day, there were miraculous moments
when it was nearly windless even close to noon.
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竹岡盛一 posted.
The autumn leaves at Onneto are beautiful.
It was still a bit early for the peak of the foliage.
However, the morning chill created a mist,
resulting in stunning reflections.
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竹岡盛一 posted.
I went to see the autumn leaves of Mount Kurodake, said to have the earliest fall colors in Japan, early yesterday morning. It was a breathtaking view worthy of the name Kamui Mintara (a garden where the gods play).
Since it was a day when Silver Week, autumn leaves, and good weather all came together, over 100 people were already lined up at the first ropeway station, and by 8 a.m., the parking lot at Sounkyo was completely full.
It will likely be bustling today and tomorrow as well.
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