Autumn’s brocade staining the marsh

Autumn’s brocade staining the marsh

Mitagahara is one of Japan’s premier high-altitude marshes, stretching across the foothills of Mt. Tateyama. In autumn, rowan trees blaze vividly red, overlapping with the yellow foliage of Japanese white birch and the evergreen conifers to paint a rich tapestry of color. The autumn foliage spreading across the vast plateau forms layers like woven fabric, overwhelming viewers. Combined with the mist-shrouded mountain ridges, Mitagahara offers a fantastical, deep-reaching landscape. This feast of colors, encountered only during the brief autumn season, becomes a scene deeply etched in the hearts of visitors.

Layers of color on the forest slope

On the slopes of Mitagahara, broadleaf trees’ autumn colors intertwine with conifers’ deep green, weaving a rich tapestry of autumn hues. The vivid contrast of red, yellow, and green creates a landscape like a mosaic pattern painted by nature.

The fiery crimson of the mountain ash

The mountain ash vividly paints the Amagahara Marsh. Fiery red spreads across the landscape, overlapping with yellow leaves and conifers, creating a splendid autumn scene in the marsh. This powerful display of color covering the earth is a luxurious natural painting unique to this season.

A crimson glow illuminates the deep forest

Looking up at the forest from the Amidagahara Marsh, the autumn foliage in the foreground stands out vividly against the deep green. Layers of red, yellow, and green paint a portrait of the forest’s depth. The intensity of the colors shifts with the sunlight and time of day, offering a different beauty to enjoy with every visit.

🍁 Autumn Foliage Season at Mitagahara

• Peak viewing period: Late September to early October • Features: • Rowan trees begin turning vivid red around late September. • Yellow foliage from Japanese white birch and Chishima bamboo adds to the display, creating a vibrant spread of red, yellow, and green. •By mid-October, the autumn colors gradually fade, transitioning into the season of frost and the first snow.