The metasequoia trees along Seika Odori in Seika Town, Kyoto Prefecture, have turned red, marking the peak of their autumn foliage. The red trees stand out against the blue sky, delighting passing drivers and locals on their walks.
On the three-kilometer stretch of Seika Odori from Seikadai to Hikaridai, there are about 500 metasequoia trees planted along the road and in the median strip, all of which are over 20 years old.
This is the core area of the Kansai Culture and Academic Research City, and along the road are Keihanna Commemorative Park, the Kansai-kan National Diet Library, the Keihanna Open Innovation Center, and large commercial facilities.
The leaves are turning red later than usual this year, but it looks like they'll be enjoyable for another week or so.
