Autumn leaves in Nikko is a beautiful HD video shot by Discover Japan in 2014. Located 125 km from Tokyo, Nikko National Park is one of Japan’s most beautiful nature locales. The park spreads over four prefectures: Tochigi, Gunma, Fukushima, and Niigata, and was established in 1934. Nikko and the Okunikko area around Lake Chuzenji, in particular, are known for beautiful autumn colors.
The earliest colors usually debut in the highest mountain peaks in Okunikko in early October and slowly roll down the slopes, reaching the lower areas around Toshogu Shrine by mid November.
Nikko has many spots for viewing the gorgeous autumn foliage. Lake Chuzenji and Yumoto Onsen is particularly nice for autumn leaves. With various routes perfect for both the novice and adventurous hiker, a visit to the Nikko National Park is not to be missed.
2014年10月。奥日光と中禅寺湖の紅葉。日光の紅葉の名所は、最初に色づくのが、奥日光の湯ノ湖。次に、竜頭ノ滝へと紅葉が移る。さらに時期を１〜２週間づらして、カラマツなどが湿原に秋の光景を披露する戦場ヶ原、小田代原へと東へと。近くには光徳牧場もあり牛が放牧されてシラカバやズミの林が詩情をそえていかにものどかな光景が見れる。そして２週間ぐらいづれて中禅寺湖周辺が彩る。周囲が約25キロの湖は、男体山の噴火によって流出した溶岩が大谷川の渓谷をせき止めて形成したもので、湖畔にはカエデ、ウルシ、ブナなどが茂り、八丁出島の先端や寺ガ崎の薬師堂付近の紅葉が美しい。
