of the Autumn leaves, known as Koyo, is an event that draws crowds all across Japan.

被稱為 "紅葉 "的 "紅葉節 "是日本全國各地都有的活動。

Today we’re in Kyushu’s least touristy prefecture, Saga, at Kunenan, a historical

今天我們來到了九州最不愛旅遊的佐賀縣，在歷史悠久的國南。

Japanese residence that only opens it’s doors to the public for 9 days in November,

11月才對外開放9天的日本住宅。

to allow visitors to enjoy the autumn foliage.

以便讓遊客欣賞秋葉。

The Kunen-an residence was originally owned by a wealthy business man in the early 1900s,

國安府邸原本是上世紀初一位富商所擁有的。

and gets it’s name from the fact that it took 9 years to build the majestic garden

它的名字來自於它花了9年時間建造了這座雄偉的花園。

that draws visitors, even to this day.

吸引著遊客，甚至至今。

Now, Saga Prefecture owns and preserves the land, citing it an important cultural asset

現在，佐賀縣將這塊土地作為重要的文化遺產加以保護。

to Saga Prefecture.

到佐賀縣。

Visitors are welcome to roam the garden of the residence, and take a look inside the

歡迎遊客在住宅的花園中漫步，並在住宅內參觀。

traditional structure, admiring the sturdy construction of the straw thatched roof, the

傳統的結構，欣賞著稻草茅草屋頂的堅固結構，欣賞著稻草茅草屋頂的堅固結構，欣賞著稻草茅草屋頂的堅固結構。

mud walls, and the bamboo lattices.

泥牆，還有竹櫺。

All while enjoying the rich natural colours of the autumn garden.

在享受秋日園林豐富的自然色彩的同時。

The site is so well preserved that walking through it, you almost feel as if you’ve

遺址保存得非常完好，走在其中，你幾乎感覺到自己已經

been transported back in time, or you’re on a movie set of some kind.

被傳送回過去，或者你在某個電影場景裡。

Either way, it feels absolutely surreal to be there in person.

無論如何，親臨現場的感覺絕對是超現實的。

The tradition of autumn leaf viewing dates back to the Heian period, over 1000 years

賞秋葉的傳統可以追溯到平安時代，距今已有1000多年的歷史。

ago, when the nobles would go on excursions to the mountains, and gather coloured leaves.

以前，貴族們會去山裡郊遊，採集彩葉。

Now, autumn leaf viewing is an event enjoyed by families, friends, and couples, with popular

現在，秋季賞葉是家庭、朋友、情侶都喜歡的活動，流行的是

sites often holding fall festivals to coincide with the changing colours.

往往舉辦秋季節慶活動的地點，以配合色彩的變化。

Shrines and temples are often popular places to visit as well, the beautiful nature is

神社和寺廟通常也是熱門景點，美麗的自然風光是最重要的。

often interpreted as a sign that the gods at the shrine are showing their presence.

往往被解釋為神龕上的神靈在顯示自己的存在。

I always took the autumn leaves for granted when I lived in Canada, funny considering

當我住在加拿大的時候，我總是認為秋天的樹葉是理所當然的。

our flag is the red maple leaf.

我們的旗幟是紅色的楓葉。

One of the things I love about Japan is their sensitivity to the changing seasons, and their

我喜歡日本的一個原因是他們對季節變化的敏感度，以及他們的生活方式。

appreciation for nature.

欣賞自然。

Learning to appreciate nature’s beauty helped me recognise the natural beauty in my home

學會欣賞大自然的美，讓我認識到家鄉的自然美

country as well.

國以及。

Another popular way to enjoy the changing autumn leaves in Japan, is by illumination

在日本，欣賞紅葉的另一種方式是通過照明。

after dark.

天黑後。

During the peak color-changing season, some shrines and temples will light up the autumn

在變色高峰期，一些神社、寺廟會點亮秋色。

leaves, creating allowing them to glow vividly against the night sky.

葉子，創造讓它們在夜空的襯托下發出生動的光芒。

We decided to visit Daikouzenji, in Saga Prefecture, a shrine where visitors can light spiritual

我們決定去佐賀縣的大光禪寺，那裡有一個可以點燃靈燈的神社。

candles and pray for safety of their home and loved ones.

蠟燭，併為他們的家和親人的安全祈禱。

Daikouzenji is built on a hill, making it a prime spot for autumn leaf viewing.

大光禪寺依山而建，是賞秋葉的首選之地。

It’s also home to a luscious botanical garden, all of which is illuminated by bright lights

這裡還有一個美麗的植物園，所有的植物園都被明亮的燈光照亮。

after sundown, creating a romantic and whimsical atmosphere that’s very popular with couples.

日落之後，營造出浪漫而奇特的氛圍，很受情侶們的歡迎。

A popular fall festival dish, and one I wholeheartedly recommend, is zenzai.

秋節流行的一道菜，也是我全心全意推薦的一道菜，那就是粽子。

A sweet red bean soup, with chewy balls of mochi rice cake

甜甜的紅豆湯和有嚼頭的年糕球

in it.

在其中。

Fall is not a busy season for tourism in Japan, so flights are usually much cheaper during

秋天不是日本的旅遊旺季，所以通常在秋天的班機會便宜很多。

this time of year, but if you time your trip right, you will be rewarded with some of the

每年的這個時候，但如果你的旅行時間正確，你會得到一些回報。

most gorgeous scenery Japan has to offer.

日本最美麗的風景。