Iridescent River, Kamikoshi Valley

Rainbow-colored river running through a silent valley

By Masayoshi Hirose

Community writer

Translated by Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Iridescent beauty created by a tunnel of multi-colored maple leaves

When you see the faces of people looking up at these red leaves, you'll find their faces are also red, reflecting the color of the red leaves

Gorgeous red leaves in front of a Japanese house standing along prefectural road 364

You have to be very careful when you take photos of autumn foliage...sometimes the colors may mix together and you'll lose all the details

Burning-red maple leaves look like they are actually on fire under the blue sky

As the sun shines through maple leaves, their radiant colors are reflected on the rock surface

Red, blue, vermilion, yellow, green...these primary colors create a beautiful picture with high, strong contrast

Autumn foliage at its peak in this silent valley

The drama nature creates often leaves me speechless!

The Buddhist 'Pure Land Paradise' must look like this! (though I've never seen one)

One day in November, two years ago, I visited Korankei Valley in Aichi prefecture and enjoyed the gorgeous autumn foliage there. But the place was getting more and more crowded by the minute, so I 'evacuated' from Korankei and drove away for about an hour and half. When I dropped in at a restaurant, one of the staff there told me about this 'secret' Kamikoshi Valley. Only a few tourists go deep into the mountain to this place, or rather, most people don't know about it except for well-informed locals. When I stepped into this valley, I was at a loss for words. For a while I forgot even to breathe. The iridescent valley was THAT gorgeous.

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By Masayoshi Hirose

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Translated by Takako Sakamoto

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Cathy Cawood 11 years ago

I agree with Mandy! The rainbow effect of the reflections is magical!

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 11 years ago

Cathy-san,Thank you very much! I had taught for those who live nearby.That there is a river of rainbow colors.

Mandy Bartok 11 years ago

I don't know how I missed this back when you first posted it, Masayoshi-san, but these pictures are gorgeous. I absolutely love the first one - the rainbow effect is beautiful!