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Momiji Autumnal Leaves & Mt. Fuji

Location: Koyodai Observatory Terrace, Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 15:58 on November 15, 2023

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/30 sec. at ƒ/11

Using the Pentax “Pixel Shift Resolution II” feature, I captured four full-resolution photos of this scene from the 2nd floor landing at the Koyodai-Tenbodai Rest House. These shots, processed in-camera, synthesize the 4 shots into a single, super-high-resolution composite image. This not only enhances the resolving power but also eliminates false color, reduces high-sensitivity noise, and significantly improves overall image quality.

Positioning your tripod in the left corner of the landing on the 2nd flat of stairs provides an unobtrusive vantage point for capturing the breathtaking scene. The Japanese maple tree visible from the second floor of the Koyodai Observatory Terrace adds a captivating foreground element, complementing the vibrant autumn colors in the lower mid-ground of the scene.

For more in-depth information on the history of the Koyodai-Tenbodai Rest House, optimal parking locations, and nearby bus stops, check out my blog post. I hope to guide you through planning a visit to this off-the-beaten-path site, offering a serene experience away from the typical tourist crowds: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20231115-koyodai

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Narusawa Village on Northern Slope of Mt. Fuji

Location: Koyodai Observatory Terrace, Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 15:58 on November 15, 2023

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/60 sec. at ƒ/11

The sky finally cleared after hours of gloom, revealing the northern slope of Mt. Fuji bathed in the warm evening sun, casting a golden glow on the autumn foliage in the forests of Narusawa Village.

A week earlier, unusually warm temperatures melted the snow, but this week's cooler weather brought back a beautiful blanket of white at the peak.

You can capture this scene from the rooftop terrace of the Koyodai-Tenbodai Rest House, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, the Aokigahara-Jukai Forest, the Kagikake Mountain Range, Lake Motsu, Lake Shoji, and Saiko Lake.

For more details and access information, check out the latest Pix4Japan blog post, where I provide sources for English guide maps to help you make the most of your visit to Narusawa and the Koyodai-Tenbodai Rest House: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20231115-koyodai