■Address: 58-1 Honmoku Sannoyama, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Subjects that can be photographed: Maple leaves
■Suggested season: Autumn
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: Available for a fee
■Admission fee: Yes
■Limited admission time: Yes
■Toilets: Available
When photographing autumn foliage at Sankeien Garden, the first scene I highly recommend is the autumn landscape with the Three-Story Pagoda as your backdrop. The historic structure and vibrantly colored trees overlap, creating a serene scene reminiscent of a scene from an emaki scroll. Framing your shot across the pond adds the reflection of the foliage on the water as an accent, while the soft light of early morning or evening beautifully accentuates the pagoda's silhouette. The garden is expansive, with each area offering a distinct atmosphere. Exploring compositions while enjoying the gradations of red, yellow, and green is part of the charm. For those wanting to capture the perfect combination of traditional architecture and autumn foliage, Sankeien Garden in autumn is undoubtedly a top recommendation.
