Koran Kei Coloring Pages

The Top Autumn Leaves Spot in the Tokai Region

Koran Kei is a famous riverside spot for autumn leaves in Asuke Town, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.
There are about 4,000 maple trees along both sides of the river! In autumn, the whole mountain turns bright red and yellow.
It is the top spot for autumn leaves in the Tokai region, so lots of people visit every year.
In November, a month-long Maple Festival takes place, and the maple trees are lit up at night.

The Vermilion Taigetsu Bridge

The symbol of Koran Kei is Taigetsu Bridge across the river.
It has bright vermilion handrails that stand out against the red and yellow autumn leaves.
The second coloring page shows Taigetsu Bridge crossing the riverbank with the colorful mountain behind it.
The third one is a detailed drawing of Taigetsu Bridge seen through the maple branches.
Each maple leaf is drawn one by one, so grown-ups can take their time and enjoy coloring it, too!

Maple Trees Planted 400 Years Ago

The maple trees of Koran Kei started about 400 years ago. A monk from a nearby temple called Kojakuji planted cedar and maple trees one by one while chanting prayers.
After that, local people worked together to plant many more maple trees.
This beautiful scenery was cared for by people over a very long time!

Let's Color the Maple Branch

The first coloring page shows a maple branch.
You can see pointed leaves with seven tips that look like open hands!
The leaves are drawn big so that young children can color them easily.
Enjoy lots of autumn colors along with the Autumn Leaf Hunting coloring page!

Beyond the Autumn Leaves Season

Koran Kei is famous for autumn leaves, but there is fun in other seasons, too!
In spring, purple flowers called katakuri bloom on the mountain slope. In summer, the riverbank is full of children playing in the water.
If you color the mountain on the second coloring page green, it turns into Koran Kei in summer!
In winter, you might even see Taigetsu Bridge covered in snow.
It is fun to color Taigetsu Bridge in different colors for each season. Which season do you like best?

Color Each Autumn Leaf a Different Color

On the first coloring page, try coloring each leaf a different color, like red, orange, and yellow.
If you color the base of the leaf yellow and the tip red, it will look like real autumn leaves changing colors!
It is fun to mix in just one green leaf, too. It will look like a leaf that has not changed color yet.
Color the branches dark brown.

Make Taigetsu Bridge the Star with Vermilion

On the second and third coloring pages, color the handrails of Taigetsu Bridge vermilion.
If you color the bridge deck and pillars light gray, the vermilion will stand out even more!
The bars on the handrails are small, so sharpen the tip of your colored pencil to make it look nice and neat.

Focus on Red for the Autumn Mountain

The autumn leaves at Koran Kei are special because the reds are very bright.
Color different groups of trees on the mountain in dark red, light red, and orange. Add yellow and green here and there, too!
If you color distant trees a bit lighter and front branches darker, your picture will look deep.

Riverbed Stones are Gray and White

On the second coloring page, color the riverbed stones in the front using a mix of gray and white.
If you make the shadowy parts of the stones a little darker, they will look like real, bumpy rocks!

Try Making a Night Light-Up Scene

If you color the sky on the second coloring page dark blue or purple, and color the leaves bright red and orange, it will look like Koran Kei lit up at night!
Try coloring the bridge handrails a bright vermilion to make them look like they are glowing.

The Name "Koran Kei"

People say the name Koran Kei comes from two words. The "Ko" comes from Kojakuji Temple, where the maple trees were planted. The "Ran" means the mist over the mountains.
So, the name has both the temple and the mountain scenery in it!

11 Kinds of Maple Trees

They say there are 11 kinds of maple trees in Koran Kei, like Iroha maples and Oo maples.
Each kind changes color at a different time and turns a slightly different color. That is why you can see so many shades of red and yellow on the same mountain!

The Old Town Streets of Asuke

Asuke, where Koran Kei is, used to be a busy town where travelers rested while carrying salt.
You can still see the old streets today. It is fun to take a nice, slow walk there after you look at the autumn leaves.

Special Treats at the Maple Festival

During the Maple Festival, food stalls line up along the river. You can buy delicious treats like Gohei mochi and grilled salted ayu fish!
Eating warm food while looking at the autumn leaves is super special.
It is one of the best ways to enjoy autumn at Koran Kei.
Wear some warm clothes and go check it out!