Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
Starting in November, Tokyo will gradually turn crimson with maple leaves — netizens, be sure to seize the time. (Image source / from kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp)
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.
Rich in biodiversity, Mount Takao is a famous maple leaf viewing destination in the Tokyo suburbs. (Image source / from kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp)
Showa Memorial Park
Showa Memorial Park, which can be reached in just over 30 minutes by express train from Shinjuku Station, is a great alternative if you want to avoid the crowds at urban maple leaf spots. Dominated by ginkgo trees, the park spans 180 hectares, offering a rare sense of openness and greenery in Tokyo. Renting a bicycle to explore is also a delightful experience.
To avoid the crowds during urban maple leaf viewing, consider adding Showa Memorial Park to your list. (Image source / from kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp)
Meiji Jingu Gaien
The ginkgo-lined promenade at Meiji Jingu Gaien is a widely renowned autumn scenic spot in Tokyo. With over a hundred towering ginkgo trees lining both sides, it has become a popular destination for locals during the fall, often crowded on weekends.
The famous ginkgo avenue — its best visiting season is just around the corner. (Image source / from kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp)
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden was built in the early Edo period in 1629 (the 6th year of the Kan'ei era) as a “stroll-style strolling pond garden” centered around a water feature, commissioned by the Tokugawa family. The name “Korakuen” is taken 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 in a clockwise direction for the most pleasant experience.
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is also a popular maple leaf viewing spot within Tokyo’s urban area. (Image source / from kouyou.nihon-kankou.or.jp)
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