2024-09-11

Makiba Park


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Makiba Park: Exploring a Mountain Plateau under Summer Skies・南八ヶ岳の麓、夏空の下、高原牧場で

Located atop a 1,400-meter (4,600 ft) plateau in the Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group (南八ヶ岳・Minami-Yatsugatake), Makiba Park offers stunning views of an expansive mountainous landscape. This volcanic group, a chain of inactive volcanoes along the Nagano and Yamanashi Prefecture border, is home to this scenic ranch and open pasture.

In this photo, I was captivated by the billowing cumulus clouds and the interplay of light and shadow across the landscape, with the distant Yokosan (Mt. Yoko) mountain range adding depth to the scene.

Just a 3-hour drive from Tokyo via the Chuo Expressway, this park is about 170 km (106 mi) northeast of central Tokyo. Visiting on a weekday meant fewer visitors, giving me and my border collie, Dale-chan, the freedom to explore the ranch leisurely. We followed the approximately 3 km (1.73 mi) trail that loops around the entire property, perfect for a peaceful walk with a furry friend.

Though it was summertime, the high altitude kept the air refreshingly cool, making our exploration comfortable and enjoyable.

  • Location: Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
  • Timestamp: 12:17・2024/09/11
  • Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
  • 28 mm ISO 200 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/11

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