Alps Azumino National Park | Salvia and Kochia on the Stairs

October2026October 2026kochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)salviaAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
国営アルプスあづみの公園の階段上に広がるサルビア、千日紅、コキア

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures a scene featuring autumnal plants—such as salvia, gomphrena, and kochia—spreading out across the steps.

Date & TimeOctober 3, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAlps Azumino National Park
AddressAzumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value14
suspended solids1/400s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same dayThe Village of Red Soba →directional marker or indicatorOno Shrine (Shiojiri City) →directional marker or indicatorYahiko Shrine (Kamiina District) →directional marker or indicatorAlps Azumino National Park →directional marker or indicatorNagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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