Fall in Tokyo: A painting of Crimson and Gold.
In autumn, Tokyo turns into a beautiful carpet of red, yellow, and gold. The gardens and parks around the city turn to magical retreats which are cool and calm compared to the urban madness. Here is your guide to the top 10 spots in Tokyo where you can experience peak fall foliage.
1. Meiji Jingu Gaien: A Golden Gingko Boulevard
Imagine a 300-meter road with approximately 146 gingko trees shining in golden colours under the sun. The autumn Meiji Jingu Gaien is not just a path, but a golden tunnel in autumn. Visit this one for a scenic walk-in autumn near Aoyama-Itchome Station.
2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: An amalgamation of East and West.
This expansive park, combining the French, English and Japanese garden styles, presents different fall scenery. It is the rose bushes in the French garden that bring a special touch to the autumn landscape. The beauty inside is a small price of 500 yen to enter.
3. Yoyogi Park: A Lively Autumn Retreat
Yoyogi Park is the most suitable place to hold an autumn picnic since there are over 1,000 zelkova, 200 ginkgo, and 100 maple trees. Right next to Harajuku and Shibuya stations, this place is a lively spot full of the energy of Tokyo and the tranquillity of nature.
4. Rikugien Garden: A Nighttime Autumn Fantasy
At night, maple trees in the 450 old Japanese garden Rikugien are lit up, providing an ethereal experience. The peaceful escape is the design of the garden that facilitates an evening walk.
5. Hama-rikyu Gardens: Seaside Serenity
This is a unique garden with saltwater pond is an oasis among the skyscrapers. It is a spot in the locality of Shiodome Station in Tokyo, where the sea and autumn leaves splendour come together.
6. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden: A Historical Palette of Colors
Koishikawa Korakuen with its famous pond and Tsutenkyo Bridge resemble some of the most well-known landscapes in Japan. The reflection of fall colours on the lake here is simply mesmerizing.
7. Inokashira Park: Autumn at the Heart of Tokyo
Inokashira Park, which boasts a zoo, the Ghibli Museum and 600 trees, all dressed up for autumn, surrounds a pond at its centre. The foliage can also be viewed from a boat ride on the pond.
8. Showa Kinen Park: The largest canvas of fall colours in Tokyo.
The yellow ginkgo trees along the Canal road in Showa Kinen Park form an amazing 200-meter-long corridor. The Japanese garden within the park has maple trees that complement the autumn allure.
9. Mt. Takao: Hiking Amongst Autumn Leaves
Japanese maples can be seen on the hiking trails surrounding Mt. Takao, which is just an hour away from Shinjuku. The hiker’s reward is the view from the summit during the fall season.
10. Mitake Valley: A Walk in the Woods
Mitake Valley is easily reached from Shinjuku and offers a beautiful nature walk surrounded by autumn colours. The Ozawa Sake Brewery at the end of the promenade is a perfect place to catch a breath after a walk.
Embracing Tokyo's Autumn
Autumns’ beauty is captured differently in each of these locations in Tokyo. Tokyo in Autumn is everything from historical gardens to modern parks and from calm ponds to bustling streets. Therefore, take a picnic basket, put on your walking shoes, and indulge in the beauty of autumnal Tokyo.
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