A Month of Autumn

The great thing about this place is that fall last for a month. Over two weeks ago when my parents were here, the Shiga Kogen looked like the photos above, while Akiyamago looked like the photo below.

Then, when we had our fall bike trip, the Shiga Kogen was past its peak, but Akiyamago was amazing. (see previous post).

Just toward the end of their visit, Nonomi was reaching its peak - and kept on peaking. As you can see below, I wasn't the only one there with a camera hoping to take advantage.

The lower areas (around 200 meters) where we live is just starting now. This last shot is of the "one-man-car" that runs along the Iiyama line between Nozawa and Echigo Kawaguchi. This is from Yokokura - the nearest station to us, located in the little hamlet you can see in this photo from the mountainside. Next week should be great as well! Anyone want to come out and join us?