From parks in central Tokyo that are easy to access to large parks where you can spend a relaxing weekend. Here are some recommended autumn foliage spots in Tokyo and the best time to view the leaves in a given year.
1. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Autumn foliage starts from the Iroha maple on Horaijima floating on the Oizumi Water. During the best season, the “maple leaf forest” by the Oizumi Water is reflected on the water and the autumn leaves around “Maruya” cover the sky in a beautiful scene. In the latter half of the season, the area around the vermilion-lacquered “Tsutenkyo Bridge” is a highlight. The best time to view the leaves is usually from late November to early December.
📍 1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku
🚇To get to the East Gate, approx. 5 min. walk from the West Exit of Suidobashi Station, approx. 6 min. walk from Exit 2 of Korakuen Station, approx. 8 min. walk from Exit A2 of Suidobashi Station.
🎟️ ¥300 for adults, ¥150 for those aged 65 and over
2. national Showa Memorial Park
The ginkgo trees at two locations in the park, “Katarai Ginkgo Lane (98 trees, 300m)” and “Along the Canal (106 trees, 200m)” at the Tachikawa Exit, are popular autumn foliage spots that become a golden tunnel during the yellow foliage season. The best time to visit is from early November to late November.
📍3173Midori-cho, Tachikawa City
🚇Akebono Gate (Midori no Bunka Zone) is about 10 min. walk from North Exit of Tachikawa Station to Tachikawa Gate, about 18 min. walk from North Exit of Tachikawa Station to Tachikawa Gate, about 2 min. walk from Park Exit to West Tachikawa Gate, about 10 min. walk from North Exit of Higashinakagami Station to Akishima Gate
🎟️ ¥450 for adults (high school students and older), ¥210 for seniors (65 and older), free for children (junior high school students and younger) in general and in groups
3. Shinjuku Gyoen
The ginkgo tree in front of the greenhouse is a popular photo spot during the fall foliage season. The three large ginkgo trees, each about 30 meters tall with a trunk circumference of about 4 meters, are beautifully colored, creating a world of golden hues as you walk under them. Also, don’t miss the Tamukeyama near the pond and Marukanadan, where the delicate orange leaves seem to be covered with a soft orange glow around the strong, undulating trunk of the tree.
📍 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku
👉Official Website🚇To reach Shinjuku Gate, 10 min. walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit, 15 min. walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station, 5 min. walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station Exit 1, 5 min. walk from Shinjuku 3-chome Station Exit E5, 5 min. walk from Shinjuku 3-chome Station Exits C1 and C5
🎟️ ¥500 for adults, ¥250 for seniors 65 and older and students (high school students and older), free for children (junior high school students and younger)
4. Mt. Takao
Takao was awarded three stars in the Michelin tourist guide in 2007, and the number of climbers has been increasing, with the number said to be as high as 2.6 million or 3 million per year. The number of climbers is said to be 2.6 million or 3 million per year. Since the autumn foliage season is the busiest of the year with many tourists and climbers, it is recommended to visit on a weekend or a holiday. The best time to view the leaves is usually from mid-November to early December.
📍 Takao-cho, Hachioji City
👉Official site🚇Five-minute walk from Takaoyamaguchi Station to Kiyotaki Station on the cable car.
🎟️ Cable car and lift ¥980 round trip for adults, ¥500 round trip for children
5. todoroki fudoson
This temple is located in Todoroki Gorge, where the immovable waterfall cascades down. It is a power spot where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers, cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn leaves in fall. The best time to visit is from late November to mid-December.
📍 1-22-47 Todoroki, Setagaya-ku
👉Official site🚇5 min. walk from Todoroki Stn.
🎟️ free
6. Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
During the fall foliage season, brightly colored maple and ginkgo trees adorn the garden, which is also illuminated. The architecture of the museum and the autumn leaves floating in the darkness create a special atmosphere. The best time to see the leaves is from late November to early December, and you can also enjoy the “Eternal Moment Van Cleef & Arpels — High Jewelry Tells the Story of Art Deco” on view from September 27 (Sat.) through January 18 (Sun.), 2026.
📍 5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku
👉Official website🚇About 7 minutes walk from Meguro Station, about 6 minutes walk from Shirokanedai Station Exit 1
🎟️Admission fee for gardens only: ¥200 for adults, ¥160 for university students (including special training colleges and various vocational schools), ¥100 for high school students and those aged 65 and over.
7. Hamarikyu Gardens
The Hamarikyu Gardens, originally the garden of the Tokugawa Shogun’s family, is located in Chuo Ward. The highlight of the garden is the collaboration of the colorful autumn scenery around the tidal pond, including maple trees and maple trees, and the reconstructed and restored teahouses. The best time to visit is from late November to early December.
📍 1-1 Hamarikyu Garden, Chuo-ku
🚇Take a 7-minute walk from Tsukiji Market Station or Shiodome Station to Otemon Gate Exit. 5 min. walk from Shiodome Stn. to Naka-no-Otemon-guchi.
🎟️ ¥300 for adults, ¥150 for seniors 65 and over, free for elementary school students and younger and junior high school students residing or attending school in Tokyo.
8. Hibiya Park
Hibiya Park is Japan’s first “Western-style” park, incorporating Western culture while skillfully weaving in Japanese elements. The ginkgo trees lining the S-shaped park road, whose design has remained unchanged since the Meiji era, and the autumn leaves around the Kumogata Pond with its crane fountain are also beautiful. The best time to view the leaves is usually from late November to early December.
📍 Hibiya Park, Chiyoda-ku
👉Official website🚇A short walk from Kasumigaseki Station Exit, a short walk from Hibiya Station Exits A10 and A14, a 5-minute walk from Sakuradamon Station Exit 5, and an 8-minute walk from Yurakucho Station
🎟️ free
9, Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Namiki
One of Tokyo’s most famous autumn foliage viewing spots. The tree-lined avenue of 146 ginkgo trees, planted almost 9 meters apart over a 300-meter stretch, creates a unique landscape that resembles walking through a yellow-tinted tunnel. The landscaping was created by Dr. Yoshinobu Orishita, who is called the master of modern Japanese landscaping. The ginkgo trees were planted based on perspective, calculating the height of the trees and the slope of the slowly descending path toward the picture pavilion. The best time to view the trees is usually from late November to early December.
📍 1-7 Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku
👉Official site🚇A short walk from Gaienmae Station, about 3 minutes walk from Gaienmae Station, about 5-6 minutes walk from Aoyama-itchome Station.
🎟️ free
10, Rikugien
Rikugien is known as one of the best places in Tokyo to view the autumn leaves. During the autumn foliage season, Rikugien Garden is open at night, when it is usually closed, for special nighttime viewing of the garden. In 2025, the event will be held from November 28 (Fri.) to December 9 (Tue.), from 18:00 to 20:30.
📍 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku
👉Official website🚇About 7 minutes walk from Komagome Station, about 10 minutes walk from Sengoku Station.
🎟️ garden Rikugien in Autumn Foliage Special Night Viewing Day General admission (junior high school students and older) 1,200Yen, free for elementary school students and younger