Momiji in Okutama
A Japanese maple (momiji) showcasing vibrant reds and oranges, its twisted branches reaching skyward from a steep slope overlooking the lush forests of Hikawa Gorge, nestled in the mountain village of Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.
Autumn Ravine
Hikawa Gorge viewed from Moegi Bridge, showcasing the Tama River headwaters gently flowing through subdued late autumn foliage under an overcast sky in Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.
Moegi Bridge
The view of Hikawa Gorge from Moegi Bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge, showcases the vivid autumn landscape along the steep shores of the Tama River headwaters in the rural town of Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.
O-Jizo-sama & Tsukimachi
Jizo Bodhisattva statues, Bodhisattva Seishi statues, a stone lantern, and an engraved stone tablet commemorating the folk tradition of gathering to watch the moon rise on the 23rd night of the lunar calendar. This serene scene is set in a small mountain farming village in the westernmost region of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.
Toke Trail
Hiking path on the Toke Trail, lined with scattered wood chips from hinoki trees, surrounded by towering Japanese cedars (sugi).
Vibrant Autumn Shrubbery
A canopy of vibrant reds and oranges in full autumn splendor frames a narrow footpath, inviting visitors to explore the lush evergreen forest of Hikawa Gorge in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.
Lone Gingko
A lone ginkgo tree, in full autumn splendor, stands out against a backdrop of lush evergreen trees on a hillside overlooking a small village in Hikawa Gorge, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.
Triple-Sugi
The historic triple-sugi cedar tree near Okuhikawa Shrine in Hikawa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. This remarkable tree, over 650 years old and standing more than 50 meters tall, is recognized as a Tokyo Cultural Property. Its three towering trunks symbolize the deep-rooted cultural and natural heritage of the region.
Hikawa Kobashi Bridge
The Hikawa Gorge in autumn showcases a vivid landscape of brilliant autumn colors along the steep shores of the Nippara River in the rural town of Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. The bold hues blend harmoniously with the emerald green waters of the river, especially when admired from the Hikawa-Kobashi pedestrian suspension bridge.
Showa Bridge
The vivid vermilion Showa Bridge elegantly spans the Tama River in the rural town of Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. Its bold color contrasts beautifully with the lush green and autumn-hued foliage of the surrounding Hikawa Gorge.