


The trailhead of Hachirozaka leading to Shomyo Falls is enveloped in vibrant autumn foliage come fall. Trees dyed in golden hues and deep crimson cover the mountainside, standing as if to quietly welcome visitors. Though the path that begins here is steep, the scenery of autumn leaves colors each step, promising a special time that soothes the soul.
This photograph captures the autumn foliage forest surrounding Shōmyō Falls. The golden trees, illuminated as if emerging from the shadows, appear especially vivid. The deepening gradient of red and orange leaves evokes the advancing autumn, beautifully expressing nature’s harmony of light and shadow and color. Like a painting, light and shadow intertwine, creating a scene that draws the viewer in.
This photograph captures a section of the autumn-colored forest surrounding Shōmyō Falls. Emerging from the shadows, the trees glow golden, illuminated by the light and appearing especially vivid. The deepening gradient of red and orange leaves evokes the advancing autumn, beautifully expressing the harmony of nature’s shadows and colors. Like a painting, light and shadow intertwine, creating a scene that draws the viewer in.