Taste the deep autumn colors that stain the lakeside at Lake Kusaki
Lake Kusaki is a quiet dammed lake nestled in the Watarase Valley. In autumn, the surrounding mountains turn red and yellow, and the entire lakeside area is enveloped in deep autumn colors. From the national road and boardwalk along the lakeshore, visitors can enjoy the open view of the colored mountains overlapping with the clear sky. The scenery is especially impressive early in the morning and at dusk, when the autumn leaves glow softly depending on the angle of the light, changing their appearance at different times of the day. The view from the Kusaki Bridge in the center of the lake and the area around the roadside station "Tomihiro Museum of Art" are also popular, and can be easily accessed by car or on foot. The best time to view the scenery is usually from early to mid-November, and you can enjoy the harmony of nature and the railroad by taking pictures in combination with the trains of the Watarase Gorge Railway. Walking along the quiet lakeside, you can slowly feel the deepening of autumn at Lake Kusaki-ko.
Key points for photography
The key to taking photographs is to be aware of the direction of the light and the time of day, and carefully capture the expanse of the lakeside and the overlap of the mountain range. In the early morning, the soft light coming in from an angle will calm the colors of the autumn leaves and make them easier to express, while in the evening, shadows along the mountain ridges will create a picture with depth. Incorporating a grassy bridge or a curve in the lakeshore into the composition will emphasize the sense of scale and create a rhythm in the landscape. If a train is to be included, check the time of its passage in advance and place it casually in the quiet lakeside scenery to create a calm picture that is typical of Lake Kusaki.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
秋
Recommended times
昼
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Kusaki, Higashimachi, Midori-shi, Gunma |
| subject | leaves changing color (colour) |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | None |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | None |
