Autumn Leaves Along Shuzenji River

Brilliant autumn color comes to the Bamboo Forest

Takako Sakamoto Nov 11, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Katsura Bridge over Shuzenji River. The Autumn leaves are as colorful as the vermilion bridge.</p>

<p>The river flows through a tunnel of autumn leaves!</p>

<p>Morning sun filtered through the leaves as I strolled along a pathway through the Bamboo Forest</p>

<p>Look up and see many small hand-shaped leaves</p>

<p>What a wonderful gradation of red leaves and blue sky!</p>

<p>This Bamboo Forest lives up to its reputation! Green and red leaves complement each other.</p>

<p>Shuzenji River flowing quietly under the blazing fall foliage</p>

On November 25th, 2012, I visited Izu to enjoy the autumn leaves around Shuzenji and inside the natural parkland there. I took my time and leisurely explored the area.

In autumn, any place famous for gorgeous leaves will be crowded. So, as soon as the dawn broke I stepped out of my hotel and strolled along the pathway through the Bamboo Forest in the early morning.

As I expected, I met only locals who were enjoying their daily morning walk, and a few photographers like me who woke up early to take photos without crowds.

Here and there, the morning sun was shining through leaves. The clear leaves highlighted by the morning sunshine were reflected on the river surface. It was extremely beautiful.

Autumn Leaves at Shuzenji in Izu Series 1. Autumn Leaves Along Shuzenji River 2. Gorgeous Colors of Shuzenji Forest

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...