

A moss-lined 97-step stone stairway threading a wooded slope in Koganei — ideal for moody compositional lines, seasonal color (cherry blossoms, maples) and intimate forest frames. Visit early weekday mornings or golden hour for soft light and few people; after rain for saturated tones. No entry fee; access on foot from local streets (limited parking). Be quiet and respectful of residents.


A moss-lined 97-step stone stairway threading a wooded slope in Koganei — ideal for moody compositional lines, seasonal color (cherry blossoms, maples) and intimate forest frames. Visit early weekday mornings or golden hour for soft light and few people; after rain for saturated tones. No entry fee; access on foot from local streets (limited parking). Be quiet and respectful of residents.