Colors of My Heart

Kinchakuda in Hidaka City, Saitama, is a must-visit spot for photographers in autumn. From mid to late September, around five million cluster amaryllis bloom across the fields, creating a vivid red carpet that stretches along the winding Koma River. This breathtaking sight is not just a floral display, but a beautiful harmony of nature and landscape. The flowers bloom densely along the river’s curves, offering excellent composition opportunities. Early mornings often bring mist and soft light, adding a dreamlike atmosphere to your shots. Using side light enhances the petals’ translucence, while dappled sunlight in the woods creates rich contrasts between red flowers, green leaves, and shadows. Wide-angle lenses capture the scale of the bloom, while telephoto lenses highlight the density and rhythm of the flowers. Nearby, fields of blooming cosmos also offer wonderful photo opportunities—I'll share more about them in my next post. The photos taken with the E-5 were by me, and those ...

Manjushage (spider lilies) at Kinchakuda is a beautiful spot located in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, particularly famous for its blooming Higanbana in the autumn.  This area is renowned as one of the largest habitats for Higanbana, attracting many tourists each year who are captivated by its beauty.​ ​The distinctive feature of Manjushage is its vibrant red flowers. These flowers beautifully enhance the autumn landscape, and during the peak blooming period from late September to early October, the expansive grounds of Kinchakuda are astonishingly covered in a sea of red. Situated in a flatland along both banks of the Hachiyosone River, Kinchakuda offers visitors a variety of stunning scenery, surrounded by lush trees and flowers that showcase the changing seasons.  It is important to note that Manjushage is toxic, so caution should be exercised not to consume them.  Moreover, as this area attracts many visitors during the blooming season, if you wish to avoid c...