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Kinchakuda - Spider Lily Heaven

Seeing red

Josef Diermair   - 1 min read

Kinchakuda is famous for red spider lily. Located close to Chichibu in Saitama, it's easy to reach by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. The best time for viewing is usually the end of September. Entering the field is an oceanic feeling of red color inside a forest. Walking on small trails makes it easy to go around, and because of the size it never feels very crowded. Also don't miss the great vegetarian cafe Alishan next to it!

Josef Diermair

Josef Diermair @josef.diermair

See my works at Japan PhotoArt (http://japanartphoto.com/) or reach me by email at: josef33@gmail.comOriginally from Austria, I have lived in Japan since 1996. Making my home in Yokohama, my favorite photographic locations include Kamakura, where I lived for 13 years. The temples there and the al...