Autumn on the Ookagawa River

A great way to enjoy Yokohama’s best colors locally

Steve Morton Dec 22, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Close to the southern end of the river near Sakuragicho, you will see the first of several trees covered in their bright red autumn foliage</p>

<p>These red trees will continue appearing for several hundred meters</p>

<p>Before gradually changing to orange</p>

<p>These orange leaves will then change again into yellow colored leaves</p>

<p>Koganecho Bridge is one of several points along the river where you’ll be treated to a multi-colored spectacle</p>

<p>Just some of the many bright and beautiful orange leaves along the river</p>

<p>Several yellow leaves sparkling in the daylight</p>

<p>Across the other side of the river near Minami-Oota Station is a small park which makes a great place to rest whilst gazing up at the bright yellow leaves</p>

<p>When continuing on northwards towards Gumiyoji Station, the setting becomes more residential and peaceful</p>

<p>A cyclist and a pedestrian admiring the bright autumn foliage along Idogaya Bridge</p>

<p>With so many trees lined along the river their colorful tones add great vibrancy to the otherwise dull and often uninspiring landscape</p>

<p>Interestingly, as you advance further northwards along the river towards Gumiyoji Station many of the trees become even brighter and more vibrant</p>

<p>Many branches look as if they are desperately trying to reach out into the river</p>

<p>Traffic passing over a small residential bridge with some colorful autumn foliage in the foreground</p>

<p>Many of the leaves contrast perfectly against the dull and pale tones of the river</p>

<p>Nearing the end! Some of the last colorful leaves you will see along the river before reaching Gumiyoji Station</p>

Famous for its pink cherry blossoms during the spring, Yokohama`s Ookagawa River offers another chance to enjoy nature at its best with its beautiful autumn foliage.

Located only a short distance away from the bustling Minato Mirai district, this pleasant 5 kilometer walk provides a great escape away from the neon metropolis.

As you follow the river from JR`s Sakuragicho Station, you will be able to encounter a rich variety of multi colored leaves which seem to blend so naturally into the surrounding environment. When nearing the end of this walk, Gumiyoji Station provides your quick return back to `civilization`

Steve Morton @steve.morton138

Yokohama based content creator, editor, and researcher. Steven likes, eating, reading and traveling on a streamlined budget guaranteed to make any self-respecting local gulp. When not too busy with work assignments, Steven attempts to not get lost while following Japanese tourist maps.Follow me o...