Autumn in Japan Foliage & Photography Planner

📍 Destination & Peak Window

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Foliage Transition: Peak Autumn Color 85% Red/Gold

1. Green Leaves 2. Turning 3. Peak Color 4. Fallen Carpet

Canvas: Real-time Maple (Momiji) canopy color & solar horizon simulation Sun Elev: 12° | Golden Beam Active

☀️ Golden Hour & Light Advisor

Clear Autumn Atmosphere

Sunrise & Mist 06:33 JST Soft temple backlight & morning dew

Golden Hour Start 16:34 JST Deep maple glow & warm red saturation

Sunset / Blue Hour 17:02 JST Illumination events & evening contrast

Lens & Angle Recommendation: F/2.8 to F/4.0 telephoto (70-200mm) isolating maple layers against pagoda wood; Circular Polarizer (CPL) to cut leaf glare and boost autumn red saturation.

⛩️ Photography Stops & Itinerary

3 locations planned

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Photographer Gear Checklist

CPL Polarizing Filter Fast Prime 35mm / 50mm 70-200mm Telephoto Travel Carbon Tripod Extra Cold-Proof Batteries Rain / Mist Camera Sleeve

AUTUMN PASS 2026

Japan Autumn Field Guide

Kyoto & Kansai Autumn Photography Card

Region & Target Kyoto & Kansai

Shooting Date 2026-11-15

Foliage Forecast Peak Autumn Color (85% vibrant red/gold)

Golden Hour Start 16:34 JST

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