Autumn Leaves and Flowers in Tokyo
Autumn is here. The cool wind feels nice. Just walking along the streets, it's a pleasure to see the leaves turning to the autumn hues of red and yellow. Tokyo has many parks and city squares, including large green areas, parks and botanical gardens that are well kept. You can enjoy the autumn leaves as well as flowers like chrysanthemums and cosmos without leaving the city. Let's enjoy "autumn in Japan" in Tokyo to the fullest.
The avenue of gingko trees in Jingu Gaien.
Best spots to see autumn leaves and flowers
Rikugien Gardens took seven years to construct and was completed in 1702 during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The 88 scenic spots that appear in ancient poetry were recreated in this garden. Visitors will enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounded by the vivid autumn colors of the maple trees. Tsutsuji Tea House is one of the best spots in the garden.
The Autumn Leaves in the Illuminated Garden
of the Feudal Lord
Rikugien Gardens
Access:7 minutes on foot from JR/subway Komagome Station
Events
- Rikugien in Autumn - Enjoy Japan's autumn in Rikugien Gardens
October 30 (Sat)-November 7 (Sun), 2010 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
- The Autumn Leaves in the Illuminated Garden of the Feudal Lord *
November 19 (Fri)-December 5 (Sun), 2010 9:00-21:00 (Admission until 20:30)
*The garden is illuminated after sunset.
Meiji Jingu Gaien has a variety of sports facilities including Jingu Stadium, a golf driving range, an ice skating rink and tennis courts. The famous 300-meter avenue lined with gingko tree leading to the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is spectacular.
Walk under the tunnel of bright yellow foliage created by the 146 gingko trees in autumn and feel like a heroine/hero in a drama!
Access:5 minutes on foot from JR Shinanomachi Station, 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Gaienmae Aoyama-itchome Station
Events
14th Gingko Festival in Jingu Gaien, commemorating the 90th anniversary of enshrinement in Meiji Jingu
November 13 (Sat)-December 12 (Sun), 2010 10:00-16:30
Venue: Around the fountain pond and the avenue of gingko trees in Jingu Gaien
Other spots to check out
Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Tachikawa Station, 2 minutes on foot from JR Nishi-Tachikawa Station
Events: Cosmos Festival, September 18 (Sat)-November 3 (Wed/holiday), 2010
Access: 7 minutes on foot from subway Tsukijishijo / Shiodome Station
Events: Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony, October 16 (Sat)-17 (Sun), 2010
Access: 7 minutes on foot from JR Kami-Nakazato Station, subway Nishigahara Station
Events: Autumn Rose Festival, October 16 (Sat)-31 (Sun), 2010
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Access: 3 minutes on foot from subway Shinjuku-gyoen Station, 10 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station
Events: Chrysanthemum Festival, November 1 (Mon)-15 (Mon), 2010
Access: 3 minutes on foot from subway Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Events: Decoratively lit up in late autumn, November 13 (Sat)-21 (Sun), 2010