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Tokyo's Maple Leaf Season Begins in November – Must-Visit Spots for Stunning Foliage

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — Autumn in Tokyo brings not only the stylish vibe of a metropolis but also the romantic charm of maple leaves tinting the branches. To enjoy Tokyo’s scenery blanketed in vibrant foliage, the best time to visit this year is from early November to mid-December...

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin

Autumn in Tokyo brings not only the stylish vibe of a metropolis but also the romantic charm of maple leaves tinting the branches. To enjoy Tokyo’s scenery blanketed in vibrant foliage, the best time to visit this year is from early November to mid-December. As for Tokyo’s “famous maple leaf spots,” keep reading.

Starting in November, Tokyo will gradually transform into a sea of red, so netizens should seize the opportunity. (Image source / from the kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp website)

Mount Takao

Located in the suburbs of Tokyo, Mount Takao is situated in Hachioji City. It takes about an hour by train from Shinjuku Station. The mountain is home to hundreds of plant and bird species, making it a well-known maple leaf viewing spot in the Tokyo area.

With its rich biodiversity, Mount Takao is a famous maple leaf destination in the Tokyo suburbs. (Image source / from the kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp website)

Showa Memorial Park

Showa Memorial Park, just a 30-minute express train ride from Shinjuku Station, is a great choice if you want to avoid the crowds at more central foliage spots. The park is dominated by ginkgo trees, and its vast 180-hectare space offers a rare sense of openness and greenery in Tokyo. Renting a bicycle for a leisurely ride is also a delightful experience.

To escape the crowds at popular urban maple viewing spots, consider adding Showa Memorial Park to your list. (Image source / from the kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp website)

Meiji Jingu Gaien

During autumn, the ginkgo-lined promenade at Meiji Jingu Gaien is one of Tokyo’s most renowned scenic spots for fall foliage. The over 100 tall ginkgo trees lining both sides make it a popular choice for locals during the autumn season, often crowded on weekends and holidays.

The famous ginkgo avenue’s prime viewing season is almost here. (Image source / from the kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp website)

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden was built in the early Edo period in the 6th year of the Kan’ei era (1629) as a “strolling pond garden” centered around a water feature, commissioned by the Tokugawa family. The name “Korakuen” is derived from a famous line in Fan Zhongyan’s “Yueyang Tower Essay”: “Be the first to worry about the world’s troubles and the last to enjoy its pleasures,” symbolizing the Tokugawa family’s political ideals. It is recommended to tour the garden clockwise for the most pleasant experience.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is also a popular maple leaf viewing spot within Tokyo’s urban area. (Image source / from the kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp website)

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