Autumn in Tokyo: A Fairytale-Like Tunnel of Ginkgo Trees
Last updated 2026-09-25 — In autumn, Japan’s maple trees don their fiery red coats, casting a romantic hue over the land. Beyond the poetic elegance of late-autumn foliage, golden ginkgo leaves also brighten Japan’s fall beauty. In fast-paced Tokyo...
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In autumn, Japan’s maple trees don their fiery red coats, casting a romantic hue over the land. Beyond the poetic elegance of late-autumn foliage, golden ginkgo leaves also brighten Japan’s fall beauty. In fast-paced Tokyo, though it may not boast the grandeur of Kyoto’s crimson maples, Tokyo’s golden ginkgo-lined boulevards grow side by side, with ginkgo leaves covering the landscape in a sea of gold. Strolling through them offers a romance no less enchanting than Kyoto.
In autumn, Japan’s maple trees don their fiery red coats, casting a romantic hue over the land. Beyond the poetic elegance of late-autumn foliage, golden ginkgo leaves also brighten Japan’s fall beauty. In fast-paced Tokyo, though it may not boast the grandeur of Kyoto’s crimson maples, Tokyo’s golden ginkgo-lined boulevards grow side by side, with ginkgo leaves covering the landscape in a sea of gold. Strolling through them offers a romance no less enchanting than Kyoto.
The outer garden of Meiji Shrine is covered in golden ginkgo leaves, creating a dreamy, fairytale-like scene. (Image source / ameblo)
Showa Memorial Park
Just over 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station by express train, the national Showa Memorial Park is a great choice for those looking to escape the crowds at popular urban autumn foliage spots. Dominated by ginkgo trees, the park’s 180 hectares are carpeted with yellow ginkgo leaves, resembling a golden rug. The scenery is poetic and picturesque, offering a rare sense of openness and greenery in central Tokyo.
Just over 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station by express train, the national Showa Memorial Park is a great choice for those looking to escape the crowds at popular urban autumn foliage spots. Dominated by ginkgo trees, the park’s 180 hectares are carpeted with yellow ginkgo leaves, resembling a golden rug. The scenery is poetic and picturesque, offering a rare sense of openness and greenery in central Tokyo.
Showa Park, a world of golden ginkgo trees—renting a bike and cruising through is the best way to travel. (Image source / chibita)
The park has two ginkgo-lined avenues. One is a 300-meter sports plaza promenade with 98 ginkgo trees arranged in two rows; the other is about 200 meters long with 106 trees in four rows. Renting a bicycle and leisurely exploring this golden world is a truly delightful experience.
Showa Park, a world of golden ginkgo trees—renting a bike and cruising through is the best way to travel. (Image source / ztopics)
Meiji Shrine Outer Garden
The ginkgo-lined avenue at Meiji Shrine’s Outer Garden is one of Tokyo’s most famous autumn sightseeing spots. With over a hundred towering ginkgo trees lining both sides, it’s a popular choice for locals during the fall and often gets crowded on weekends, making it one of the most iconic hotspots in central Tokyo.
The ginkgo-lined avenue at Meiji Shrine’s Outer Garden is one of Tokyo’s most famous autumn sightseeing spots. With over a hundred towering ginkgo trees lining both sides, it’s a popular choice for locals during the fall and often gets crowded on weekends, making it one of the most iconic hotspots in central Tokyo.
Meiji Shrine Outer Garden, with its ginkgo-lined promenade, has been the filming location for many Japanese dramas. (Image source / komekami)
When the autumn wind blows, the neatly aligned ginkgo trees along the Outer Garden road turn a spectacular golden yellow. The 300-meter-long golden ginkgo tunnel is a popular filming spot for Japanese dramas. Every autumn when the leaves turn, the Ginkgo Festival is held, making a stroll through the tunnel of 146 ginkgo trees even more romantic.
Meiji Shrine Outer Garden hosts an annual Ginkgo Festival that attracts many visitors to experience the romance. (Image source / grassgreen)
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