Taste the breathtaking scale of the continuous golden color of the ginkgo trees along the Koshu-kaido Road.
The ginkgo trees lining the Koshu-kaido Highway are a must-see spot for autumn photography, and boast an overwhelming sense of scale. The rows of ginkgo trees along the highway turn golden all at once, and the scenery is like a straight golden river. The sight of the yellow leaves filling the entire field of view is so powerful that one can really feel the deepening of autumn just by walking along the streets. The beautiful overlap of urban scenery and natural colors is the unique autumn scenery of the ginkgo trees along the Koshu Kaido.
Key points for photography
The key to photographing this scene is to emphasize depth and scale by taking advantage of the straight lines of the street. The “golden corridor” created by the ginkgo trees is accentuated when photographed from the center of the sidewalk, in front of the row of trees. The low morning and evening light casts shadows on the color of the leaves, and the forward light brings out the beauty of the coloring, while the backlight brings out the beauty of the translucent leaves and silhouettes. Adding a small image of the roadway and pedestrians adds an urban rhythm to the scene, creating a powerful image unique to the Koshu Kaido ginkgo boulevard.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
秋
Recommended times
昼
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 Hachioji City, Tokyo |
| subject | gingko nut |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | None |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | None |
