24 déc. 2014

Autumn Colors at Yamashita Park

A true spectacle of Mother Nature

Par Steve Morton

Rédacteur web

The bright yellow colors as you walk toward Yamashita Park’s Motomachi end along Yamashita-Dori

The yellow leaves contrast perfectly with the parks lights

Although famous for its bright yellow leaves, Yamashita Park is also home to many other pretty colors

Just some of the bright yellow leaves which Yamashita Park is especially famous for

Towards the parks southern end is this very peaceful section which overlooks Motomachi Shopping Street. Despite only being a stone’s throw away from many crowded areas, this is a great place to escape the stresses of city life

Walking back southwards along Yamashita-Dori

Close to the park along Nihon-Odori Street are several pretty little buildings

Some deep red leaves contrasting perfectly against many of the Park's bright yellow leaves

The opposite effect creates an equally impressive sight

Some of the leaves beginning to fall, signaling the onset of winter

In amongst the bright yellow and red leaves is this interesting tree which boasts both colors

You can lose yourself for several moments amongst the rich colors

The simple pleasures of life

One of the only times of the year when you can see nature's colors contrasting against each other, some perfectly

Yokohama’s Marine Tower peering out above some of the very colorful autumn foliage

Toda Peace Memorial Hall, situated parallel to the park along Yamashita-Dori

A view from above! Yamashita-Dori’s main road illuminated on both sides by the bright yellow colored leaves. Minato Mirai’s Docomo Tower and Big Wheel are just about visible in the background

Another view of Yokohama’s Marine Tower in amongst the bright yellow autumn foliage

Popular throughout the year, Yokohama`s Yamashita Park truly comes to life from mid November to December where many of its trees are magically transformed into an array of bright and beautiful autumn colors.

Famous for its luminous yellow and deep red colored leaves, this park`s impressive autumn foliage provides one last chance to enjoy the great outdoors before the onset of winter.

Despite the dropping temperatures and darker evenings, the long boulevards, picturesque seafront, and plentiful choice of nearby cafes provides the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of autumn and help beat those pre-winter blues

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Steve Morton

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