Arumine Lake in Autumn Colors

The slopes of the mountains, now ablaze with autumn colors, press close to the shores of Lake Arimine. A landscape unfolds along the lake’s surface, where trees dyed in shades of red, orange, and yellow spread out.

Arimine Lake is an artificial lake located south of Mt. Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture, created by the construction of the Arimine Dam. Spanning a mountainous area at an elevation of around 1,100 meters, the lake is surrounded by lush forests of beech, Japanese white oak, and larch. It displays distinct seasonal expressions: fresh greenery in spring, deep green in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and serene stillness in winter. Autumn is particularly captivating, as vibrant autumn colors spread from the lakeshore to the mountain slopes, enchanting visitors.

This collection of photographs captures autumn from various perspectives, showcasing the forests and mountain slopes surrounding Lake Arimine. The autumn foliage on the slopes descending to the lakeshore, the golden larch forests, the tapestry of deciduous trees layered across the mountainside, and the glimmer of the lake surface glimpsed through the trees. Each scene reflects the diversity and depth of colors woven by nature. The contrast between lake and forest, slope and path, expanse and focal point. Every shot conveys the rich expressions and quiet beauty of autumn at Lake Arimine.

The autumn-colored forest staining the lakeshore

The forest hugging the shores of Lake Arimine transforms with the arrival of autumn, its hues shifting to a soft blend of yellow and green. Light and shadow dancing upon the lake’s surface accentuate the vibrant foliage, reflecting the gentle passage of seasons upon the tranquil waters. This harmonious landscape of lake and forest evokes the uniquely serene autumn expression found only at Lake Arimine.

The tranquil stillness of Lake Arimine, dyed in autumn hues

Lake Arimine, located in the mountains of Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, is an artificial lake created by the Arimine Dam. Yet it remains a place that showcases the natural beauty of each season.

As autumn deepens, the beech and maple trees lining the lakeshore gradually change color, transforming the entire mountainside into shades of gold and orange. In the photograph, the softly layered gradient of autumn leaves along the lake’s edge and the tranquil water surface illuminated by the autumn sun are striking. In this place, where human presence is scarce, the very stillness of nature itself soothes the soul.

The slopes adorned with autumn leaves along the lakeshore

The slopes covered in autumn foliage spreading across the shores of Lake Arimine create a magnificent landscape that speaks of deepening autumn. Rows of red, orange, and golden trees line the lake’s edge, blending with the distant mountain ranges to paint a rich rhythm of color. The roads winding through the valleys and the lake’s shoreline quietly convey the harmony between nature and human endeavor.