Autumn Gorge Reflecting Colors

Jintsu-kyo Gorge, located in southern Toyama Prefecture, is renowned for its natural beauty woven from deep ravines and clear streams. Come autumn, the trees covering the mountainsides turn crimson and gold, transforming the entire gorge into a vibrant tapestry. These colors reflect upon the water’s surface, presenting a landscape that seems to capture the changing seasons within its stillness.

Jinstu-kyo Gorge in autumn, enveloped in silence

As autumn deepens, maple trees color the mountainsides, creating beautiful layers of color that contrast with the evergreen foliage.
In this photo, the autumn leaves are reflected on the surface of the river flowing quietly through the valley, mirroring the colors of autumn. With few man-made objects, it’s a place where you can simultaneously feel the natural silence and the sheer power of nature. On clear days, soft light streams into the valley during the morning or evening hours, enveloping the scene in an even more fantastical atmosphere.

The shadows of autumn leaves clinging to the rock face

Maple leaves spread out as if clinging to the rugged rock face. Their hues reflect upon the water’s surface, quietly telling the story of autumn deepening.

The mountainside dyed in rich colors

The autumn foliage covering the mountainside of Jintsu-kyo Gorge. Layers of red, yellow, orange, and green create a tapestry of colors. Viewed from afar, it resembles a single painting.