Let's go see the autumn leaves! Let's capture the vivid autumn!

As autumn deepens, the trees are painted with beautiful autumn colors. Why not go out to see the foliage and enjoy the scenery unique to this season? Not only can you stroll among the trees dyed red and yellow, but capturing that moment in photos also makes for wonderful memories. Photographing autumn leaves, whose appearance changes with the light, weather, and time of day, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime art.

The best times for photography are the soft light of morning and the golden glow of evening. Visiting during these hours captures the vivid colors of the leaves and preserves a magical atmosphere in your photos. Additionally, photographing the reflection of trees in rivers or lakes allows you to express the beauty of nature in a more three-dimensional way.

Discover your favorite spots and new places to enjoy autumn foliage all your own. This fall, let's encounter scenery that will stay with you forever.

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October

Alps Azumino National Park | Silver grass glistening in the sunlight against a blue sky

This photo was taken at the National Alps Azumino Park and captures the combination of the bright, sunlit pampas grass plumes and the blue sky stretching out in the background.
October2026October 2026silver grassAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
October

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Foliage Beginning to Change Color

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where the trees are gradually beginning to change color, signaling the start of the fall foliage season.
October2026October 2026Alps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Autumn leaves (various)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
October

Alps Azumino National Park | Colorful Kochia and Autumn Flowers

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where I focused on the kochia plants that were just beginning to turn red, while also capturing the cosmos and gomphrena blooming nearby.
October2026October 2026kochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)cosmosAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
October

Alps Azumino National Park | Salvia and Kochia on the Stairs

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.
October2026October 2026kochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)salviaAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
October

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Pampas Grass Blooming Along the Park Paths

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park. I focused on capturing the autumn pampas grass growing around the park while keeping in mind how the path running through the park extends into the distance.
October2026October 2026silver grassAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
October

Alps Azumino National Park | Pampas Grass Shining Against a Green Backdrop

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park; by using a green background, I was able to make the pampas grass plumes, glistening in the sunlight, stand out.
October2026October 2026silver grassAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
October

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Maple Leaves Just Beginning to Turn Color

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures the sight of maple trees beginning to show faint signs of autumn color, with red and yellow hues gradually mingling among the green leaves.
October2026October 2026leaves turning redAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
2026

Sagamihara Park | Metasequoia Avenue Before the Fall Foliage

This photo was taken with a tripod at Sagamihara Park, showing a row of metasequoia trees just as their fall foliage is about to reach its peak.
2026September 2026Septemberdawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)Sagamihara ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Higashi-Takahashi | Green kochia glowing in the sunlight

This photo was taken at Higashi-Takahashi, where I captured the vibrant green kochia with the light coming from behind, while paying attention to the sense of depth.
2026August 2026Augustkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Azuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Higashi-Takahashi | Green kochia glistening in the backlight

This photo was taken at Higashi-Takahashi, where I captured the green kochia against the light, paying close attention to the sense of depth.
2026August 2026Augustkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Azuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Higashi-Takahashi | Green Kochia and a Crisp Blue Sky

This photo was taken at Higashi-Takahashi and captures the lush green kochia plants and the blue sky stretching out above them.
2026August 2026Augustkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Azuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Higashitakahashi | Fluffy kochia and a bright blue sky

This photo was taken at Higashi-Takahashi, capturing the round, fluffy green kochia plants against the vast, deep-blue sky.
2026August 2026Augustkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Azuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Oishi Park | A Field of Kochia Under Cultivation and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and shows a field of green kochia plants being grown for the fall season, with Mount Fuji visible in the background.
2026July 2026Julykochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Oishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Ibaraki Flower Park｜Metasequoia in fresh green

This photo was taken at the Ibaraki Flower Park of a fresh green metasequoia spreading in the shade of a tree.
2026May 2026MayIbaraki Flower Parkdawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)leaves changing color (colour)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
2026

Fujioka｜Blue maple with wisteria in the background

This photo was taken at Fujioka (Fujioka), a hill where wisteria blooms, with beautiful blue maples in the background.
2026April 2026AprilFuji Blooming Hill (Fujioka)leaves turning redleaves changing color (colour)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower
2026

Kuizu Shrine (Koshigaya)｜Gazing up at the blue maple

This photo was taken at Kuizu Shrine (Koshigaya) from below to show the blue maple leaves.
2026April 2026Aprilleaves turning redKuizu Shrine (Koshigaya)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)
2026

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-oka｜New Green Blue Maples Shining in the Light

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, capturing the fresh green blue maples that are just beginning to begin, shining in the light.
2026April 2026Aprilleaves turning redHitachi-Fudoki-no-okanew green leavesleaves changing color (colour)Various SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
2026

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-oka｜Azure maple with red winged fruit

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, where the red winged fruits on the blue maple look lovely and impressive.
2026April 2026Aprilleaves turning redHitachi-Fudoki-no-okanew green leavesleaves changing color (colour)Various SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
2026

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-oka｜A view of maple leaves contrasting red and green

This photo shows the striking contrast between the year-round red nomura maples and the fresh greenery at Jochifudoki-no-oka.
2026April 2026Aprilleaves turning redHitachi-Fudoki-no-okaleaves changing color (colour)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
January

Hitachi Seaside Park｜Shimmering Pampas Grass

This photograph captures the sparkling silver grass and blue sky at Hitachi Seaside Park.
January2026January 2026silver grassNational Hitachi Seaside Parkleaves changing color (colour)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
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