Kairakuen (Momiji Valley) | A moment of fantastical autumn foliage illuminated by streaming light

NovemberYear 2025November 2025leaves turning redKairakuen (Momiji Valley)leaves changing color (colour)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
A photograph capturing the scene at the deepest part of Kairakuen (Momiji Valley), where light filtering into the dim valley illuminates the maple trees.

This photograph captures the moment when light streaming into the dim valley illuminates the maple leaves from a slightly elevated position at the very back of Kairakuen (Momiji Valley). It is a fantastical image where the autumn foliage seems to float softly in the silence.

Date & TimeNovember 15, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
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LocationKairakuen (Momiji Valley)
Address1-1226-11 Mikawa, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
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