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    Row of Metasequoia Trees Undamaged from Typhoons

    22 January 2021 - Shiga//Sightseeing/Events

    A russet tunnel-like path through the row of metasequoias (Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture)

    A russet tunnel-like path through the row of metasequoias (Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture)

    The autumn foliage was at its finest on the "Avenue of Metasequoias" in Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Crowds of tourists were enjoying the russet-colored tunnel formed from branches stretching out from the huge trees along both sides of the road.

    There are 500 metasequoia trees planted along the 2.4-kilometer prefectural highway around the agricultural park Makino Pic-land. According to the park, the foliage is in good condition as it was not affected by typhoons this year. The autumn color was expected to last until around December 10.

    Visitors enjoyed strolling or taking photos. A man from Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, said, "It is different from the vivid red of maple leaves. I like this landscape, too."

    (Translated by Mie Hiuzon, Psyche et l’Amour, Inc.)
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