Autumn in Ueno Park

Be surrounded by a riot of color

Peter Sidell Sep 27, 2012 - 1 min read

The pagoda, visible from outside the zoo, but you can get nearer inside

Red, gold and green: rastafarian colors in the park

Every tree takes on a different blend of colors

A big old lantern, about to be engulfed by a crimson tide

Later in the fall, you`re more likely to have clear skies to enhance the view

Even on this December day it was still warm enough to sit outside up there on the veranda to eat my lunch

Some trees seem to change color all at once, some transition, with even individual leaves bearing a blend of colors

My three favorite colors, green, yellow and blue

Ueno Park is a pleasant place for an afternoon stroll at any time of year, but especially so in autumn. Throughout the park and zoo, the peaceful green of the leaves turns to a jamboree of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows, the trees coming alive with colors. It attracts a lot of visitors, but the park is big enough to lose the crowds and find a quiet spot to enjoy the bright festival in the trees.

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Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.