Autumn Foliage in Okunikko and Sanbonmatsu | Golden Larch Trees Glistening in the Morning Sun and Top Spots for Capturing Autumn Scenery

A beautiful autumn foliage scene in Sanbonmatsu, created by the golden larch trees and the morning sun

Located in Nakamiya-sha, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Sanbonmatsu is a nature-rich area adjacent to Senjogahara in Oku-Nikko. It is a popular tourist and photography spot where visitors can enjoy majestic mountains and beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. The surrounding area features the spacious Sanbonmatsu Park and the Senjogahara Observation Deck, where visitors can fully enjoy the expansive views unique to Oku-Nikko.

Key points for photography

The key to this shot is to time it for when the morning sun is shining, capturing the delicate leaves of the larch trees, which have turned a golden hue, and the beauty of the light filtering through them.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

秋

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 2493 Nakamiya-sha, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
subject leaves changing color (colour)
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Shooting Route for October 18, 2026

October

Mitsumatsu (Nikko) | Golden Larch Foliage

This photo was taken in Sanbonmatsu (Nikko) and captures the vibrant autumn colors of the larch trees.
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Mitsumatsu (Nikko) | Golden Larch Trees Glowing in the Morning Sun

This photo was taken in Sanbonmatsu (Nikko) and captures the morning sun shining through the branches and leaves of the autumn-colored larch trees, making them glow golden.
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Mitsumatsu (Nikko) | Looking Up at the Golden Fall Foliage of the Larch Trees

This photo was taken in Sanbonmatsu (Nikko), capturing the golden autumn foliage of the larch trees from a low angle, as if looking up at them.
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Mitsumatsu (Nikko) | Larch Trees in Autumn Colors Reaching Toward the Sky

This photo was taken in Sanbonmatsu (Nikko), where I used a wide-angle lens to capture the golden autumn foliage of the larch trees, looking up at them from below.
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Mitsumatsu (Nikko) | Golden autumn foliage stretching as far as the eye can see

This photo was taken in Sanbonmatsu (Nikko), where I pointed the camera almost straight up to capture the autumn colors of the larch trees spreading out across the entire sky above me.
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