{"id":26305,"date":"2025-10-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/?p=26305"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:02:16","slug":"10-gorgeous-autumn-foliage-spots-near-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/10-gorgeous-autumn-foliage-spots-near-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Gorgeous Autumn Foliage Spots in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s almost time to put on your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koyo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (autumn foliage) caps and embrace another change in season. But where to go? Kyoto and Hokkaido offer splendid autumn sights, but if you can\u2019t travel that far, there are several unique spots right here in Tokyo. This list guides you to some rather well-known, highly frequented, classic spots\u2014but also to some semi-secret, uncharted locales that you may not have enjoyed the colorful season at before.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table\"><ol><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#1-rikugien-gardens\">1. Rikugien Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#2-tonogayato-teien-gardens\">2. Tonogayato Teien Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#3-icho-namiki-ginkgo-avenue\">3. Icho Namiki (Ginkgo Avenue)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#4-yoyogi-park\">4. Yoyogi Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#5-koishikawa-korakuen\">5. Koishikawa Korakuen<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#6-showa-kinen-park\">6. Showa Kinen Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#7-the-university-of-tokyo\">7. The University of Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#8-otaguro-park\">8. Otaguro Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#9-shinjuku-gyoen\">9. Shinjuku Gyoen<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#10-kuhonbutsu-joshin-temple\">10. Kuhonbutsu Joshin Temple<\/a><ol><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#a-few-bonus-autumn-foliage-locations-near-tokyo\">A Few Bonus Autumn Foliage Locations Near Tokyo<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#bonus-1-sankeien-garden-yokohama\">Bonus 1: Sankeien Garden (Yokohama)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#bonus-2-chichibu-tama-kai-national-park-saitama\">Bonus 2: Chichibu Tama-Kai National Park (Saitama)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#bonus-3-gora-hakone\">Bonus 3: Gora (Hakone)<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='1-rikugien-gardens'><b>1. <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tokyo-park.or.jp\/park\/format\/index031.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Rikugien Gardens<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rikugien Gardens\" class=\"wp-image-36563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-476642570.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: Hiro1775<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located a short walk (or skip if you\u2019re excited) from Komagome Station, Rikugien Gardens\u2014well known as a top cherry blossom viewing spot, too\u2014don\u2019t skip out on the koyo. In addition to beautiful bridges, colorful trees, and the old Edo vibe, these gardens are renowned for their autumn night light-ups. This year\u2019s illumination is from November 28 to December 9th, beginning at 6 p.m. and finishing at 8:30 p.m. Don\u2019t miss those colors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> Mid-November through early December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> A 10-minute<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walk from Komagome Station (Yamanote and Namboku lines) or Sengoku Station on the Mita line.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \u00a5300 entrance fee for adults.<\/span> (Night light up entry ticket: \u00a51,200)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='2-tonogayato-teien-gardens'><b>2. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-park.or.jp\/park\/format\/index036.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Tonogayato Teien Gardens<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Autumn Foliage Tokyo Tonogayato Teien Gardens\" class=\"wp-image-81400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_26589022_M-Large.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by Pixta: SUYA<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worth a trip to Kokubunji? Yes. A thousand times. Type the name of this garden into Google images and you\u2019ll see why. Complete with garden tunnels, secluded pathways, bamboo forests and a lovely <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pond, Tonogayato Garden is only a 20-minute Chuo rapid line ride away from the fast-paced, concrete jungle of Shinjuku. An escape if there ever was one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late November through early December<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> 2-minute<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walk from Kokubinji Station on the JR Chuo line. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \u00a5150 entrance fee for adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='3-icho-namiki-ginkgo-avenue'><b>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/visit-minato-city.tokyo\/en\/places\/568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icho Namiki (Ginkgo Avenue)<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-962481766-e1539935329869.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-962481766-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Icho Namiki (Ginkgo Avenue)\" class=\"wp-image-36564\"\/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: tawatchaiprakobkit<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If yellow is your color, especially after all the reds you\u2019ll see from maples elsewhere, Icho Namiki, otherwise known as Ginkgo Avenue, is a must-see, must-go-to koyo location. Icho Namiki is not a park or a garden, but a street lined with tall ginkgo trees on either side. Located near both Gaienmae and Aoyama-Itchome Stations, this spot is easy to find and has been crowned one of the top\u00a0koyo spots in Tokyo and Japan according to <a href=\"https:\/\/sp.jorudan.co.jp\/leaf\/rank.html\">a local autumn foliage website<\/a> for years. The annual Icho Namiki festival is also a must-see\u2014it runs from the end of November through early December.\u00a0If you work in central Tokyo, most probably you\u2019ll just happen to catch sight of it during your autumn morning commute. Breathe in that yellow!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-November through early December<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku. A few minutes walk from Aoyama-itchome and Gaienmae Stations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open year-round. No entrance fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='4-yoyogi-park'><b>4. <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tokyo-park.or.jp\/park\/format\/index039.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Yoyogi Park<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Yoyogi Park Autumn Foliage Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-81401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-500735222.jpeg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: YUJISTYLE<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to chill year-round? Yoyogi Park. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Bring a group of friends, a French bulldog, some blankets, a six-pack of cider and pop a squat for some\u00a0<em>momijigari\u00a0<\/em>(autumn leaves viewing)<em>.<\/em><\/span> Of the places in Tokyo to see foliage, this is a place where you can kick back and take it all in at your own pace. Yoyogi Park, for those of you not in the know, is about a five-minute walk from Harajuku Station. Keep a day or two open this fall for an impromptu koyo sesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late November through early December<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A few minutes walk from Harajuku, Yoyogi koen and Yoyogi-hachiman Stations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open year-round. No entrance fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='5-koishikawa-korakuen'><b>5. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-park.or.jp\/park\/format\/index030.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Koishikawa Korakuen<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Koishikawa Korakuen\" class=\"wp-image-26314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-505619455.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: magicflute002<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right next door to Tokyo Dome, this garden is worth visiting any time of the year, but it\u2019s really autumn that brings out the most splendid sights of it. Created in the early Edo Period, the garden has a number of manmade hills, ponds, bridges, paths and viewing points, highlighting the golden yellow leaves of its gingko trees, along with the varied shades of orange and red on the maple trees. A wonderful destination for a romantic autumn walk or a day out with the whole family.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-November through early December<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A few minutes walk from Iidabashi Station on the Oedo, JR lines and Tokyo subway or Korakuen Station. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \u00a5300 entrance fee for adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='6-showa-kinen-park'><b>6. <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.showakinen-koen.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Showa Kinen Park<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Showa Kinen Park Autumn Foliage Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-26316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-670951454.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: kitchakron<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tachikawa&#8217;s Showa Memorial Park is heaven for family outings at any given time of the year: there&#8217;s flower viewing, picnicking, playing sports, barbecuing, water play and so much more. But when autumn kicks in, the park transforms into a breathtaking location for an afternoon walk through the splendid colors of all forms and kinds. Enjoy the autumn by renting a bike and cycling around some of the park\u2019s 14 kilometers of paths, or rent a paddleboat and watch the yellow, red and orange trees from the lake. One of Tokyo\u2019s best-kept secrets, this park will never disappoint, especially in autumn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early November through late November<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A few minutes walk from Nishi Tachikawa Station on the JR Ome line. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \u00a5450 entrance fee for adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='7-the-university-of-tokyo'>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/en\/whyutokyo\/hongo_hi_002.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of Tokyo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198-100x75.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1252316198.jpeg 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: oasis2me<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in 1906, the University of Tokyo&#8217;s beautiful ginkgo avenue is lined with trees transplanted from the Koishikawa Botanical Garden. Originally, ginkgo trees weren\u2019t commonly used for street landscaping, so they were pretty unique at the time. As it was lengthened over the years, even more ginkgo trees were added, and by the time Yasuda Auditorium was completed at the end of the avenue in 1925, the project was finally realized. A stroll down this avenue in the fall is definitely a must-do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b>Late-November to early-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 10 to 15-minute<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walk from Nezu<\/span><\/span>, Hongo-sanchome or Todaimae Stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open year-round. No entrance fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='8-otaguro-park'>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/ogikubo3gardens.jp\/ootaguro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Otaguro Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Otaguro Park\" class=\"wp-image-81393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1841457563.jpeg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: magicflute002<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful Japanese garden, located in Suginami Ward, was developed in 1981 on the former home of music critic Otaguro Motoo. The rows of ginkgo trees and over 100-year-old maples are absolutely stunning when they change colors! Don\u2019t miss the charming Western-style building that Otaguro built as his workroom back in 1933. It\u2019s now a memorial museum, and you can see things like his cherished 1900 Steinway piano. This park is the perfect mix of nature and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b>Late-November to mid-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 10-minute<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walk from Ogikubo Station.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays &amp; the end of the year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No entrance fee.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='9-shinjuku-gyoen'><strong>9. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/garden\/shinjukugyoen\/english\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shinjuku Gyoen<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn Foliage Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-81394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1486012174.jpeg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: tupungato<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular destination for locals and tourists, Shinjuku Gyoen is a breathtaking, vast garden that, in our modest opinion, is most splendid when colored in red. Take a stroll through the park&#8217;s endless alleys, have a rest on a bench and enjoy this vivid natural scene that is beyond gorgeous. Though Shinjuku Gyoen has three different gardens\u2014English, French and Japanese\u2014the autumn leaves are particularly stunning in the Japanese garden and <em>Momijiyama<\/em> (maple mountain) on the park&#8217;s eastern side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b>Mid-November to mid-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:\u00a0<\/b>Shinjuku Gyoen\u00a0or Shinjuku Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays &amp; the end of the year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a5500 entrance fee for adults.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='10-kuhonbutsu-joshin-temple'>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/kuhombutsu.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kuhonbutsu Joshin Temple<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Kuhonbutsu Joshin Temple\" class=\"wp-image-81442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pixta_19235496_M-Large.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by Pixta: kazukiatuko<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel a sense of calm wash over you as you walk through the Niomon Gate, entering the Kuhonbutsu Joshin Temple. As you explore the temple grounds, you can take your time soaking in the beautiful autumn leaves alongside classic temple scenery. It\u2019s the kind of place where you can just unwind and appreciate nature\u2019s beauty and spirit. Honestly, you can start enjoying the autumn vibes right after you step out of Kuhombutsu Station! It\u2019s a hidden gem you won\u2019t want to miss this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b>Late-November to early-December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few minutes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walk from Kuhombutsu Station.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Open from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No entrance fee.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='a-few-bonus-autumn-foliage-locations-near-tokyo'>A Few Bonus Autumn Foliage Locations Near Tokyo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='bonus-1-sankeien-garden-yokohama'><b>Bonus 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sankeien.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sankeien Garden<\/a><\/b> (Yokohama)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sankeien Garden\" class=\"wp-image-81395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1434408913-Large.jpeg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: kanzilyou<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think bridges, maples, ponds, historic buildings and a Kyoto vibe. This traditional Japanese garden in Yokohama is beautiful in any season but especially vibrant in autumn. The inside of the houses is open to the public, so you can feel free to take a peek and submerge yourself in the historic site. Accessible by bus from JR Yokohama Station and JR Negishi Station, this location is ideal for those seeking some happy Edo inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-November through Mid-December<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At Yokohama Station, take bus Route No. 8 or 148 at bus platform No. 2. Get off at Sankeien-iriguchi (about a 35-minute ride) and then walk to the garden (5 minutes). <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \u00a5900 entrance fee for adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='bonus-2-chichibu-tama-kai-national-park-saitama'><b>Bonus 2: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/en\/nature\/nps\/park\/chichibu\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Chichibu Tama-Kai National Park<\/b><\/a> (Saitama)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chichibu Tama-Kai National Park \" class=\"wp-image-36570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/iStock-626915832.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: nabe133<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of trees. A lot of autumn leaves. The folks in Saitama are familiar with the spoils of this lovely national park. For those in Tokyo, this is a simple day trip away. Because this park is huge, there is a lot to do\u2014even nearby mountains to hike, such as Mt. Mitsumine and Mount Mitake\u2014both of which have beautiful shrines at their summits. Also in the area is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gaijinpot.com\/nagatoro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nagatoro<\/a> Valley, a beautiful locale famous for its foliage reflections in the Arakawa River. If boats are your thing, you can even drift downstream in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. Beware of cute bears!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-November through early December<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A bit of a walk from Chichibu, Okutama or Enzan Stations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open year-round. No entrance fee.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='bonus-3-gora-hakone'><strong>Bonus 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gaijinpot.com\/hakone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gora<\/a> (Hakone)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1157707011.jpeg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: thanyarat07<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/taking-it-slow-in-hakone\/\">Hakone<\/a> claims to have the best autumn colors in Japan, and while we thought the glorious spot belonged to Kyoto, a walk through Gora is enough to persuade you that they&#8217;re not joking. Start your autumn journey at Lake Ashinoko, then stop by Sengokuhara, where you can enjoy the colors as you play golf or relax in an onsen, then head to Gora and Kowakudani, the natural hot springs resort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate autumn view, however, is at Gora&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moaart.or.jp\/hakone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hakone Museum of Art<\/a>, where the leaves are reflected in every object, pond and bamboo tree in the museum&#8217;s vast garden. If that&#8217;s not enough, find your way toward the nearby Hakone Gora Park, a spot where you can enjoy the autumn colors while sipping a traditionally brewed cup of hot green tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>When to go: <\/b>Mid-November to late November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Getting there: <\/b>From Hakone Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Railway\u00a0to Gora Station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koyo doesn\u2019t last forever, so be sure to catch it before it \u201cleaves!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best autumn foliage spots in other parts of Japan, see <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gaijinpot.com\/10-places-experience-best-autumn-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this article<\/span><\/i><\/a>, and if you have any other recommendations within Tokyo, let us know via the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article has been updated with the latest information for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of Japan&#8217;s best autumn foliage destinations are just a train ride away. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":106,"featured_media":81404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_subtitle":"Where To See Koyo At Its Best Near The Capital","footnotes":""},"categories":[224,274,298,275,41,1283,248,1286,397],"tags":[3844,1965],"promotion":[],"class_list":["post-26305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-culture","category-events","category-in-season","category-japanese-culture","category-lifestyle","category-neighborhood-guide","category-out-about","category-trending","category-wellness","tag-autumn-foliage","tag-koyo"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Gorgeous Autumn Foliage Spots in Tokyo - Savvy Tokyo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some of the best autumn foliage destinations in Tokyo are just a train ride away. 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