I believe many people plan to go to Japan for maple viewing in autumn. But during this season, besides admiring the red leaves, you must not miss the dreamy ginkgo scenery. The ginkgo trees, changing from green to golden yellow, dye the blue sky a brilliant yellow, lifting your mood without you even realizing it. Below, we’re introducing Japan’s top five ginkgo viewing spots—each one is a breathtaking cascade of gold, a view you can’t see in Taiwan!
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Japan’s Top 5 Autumn Ginkgo Viewing Spots
Tokyo — Meiji Shrine
When it comes to ginkgo viewing, Meiji Shrine has to be mentioned. Its outer gardens feature a ginkgo avenue lined with hundreds of ginkgo trees. It’s not only a popular autumn outing spot for Tokyo residents but also attracts many tourists who come to witness this breathtaking fall spectacle!
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Hokkaido — Hokkaido University
The ginkgo grove at Hokkaido University is actually part of its Faculty of Agriculture research forest. Not only is it incredibly enchanting when the ginkgos bloom in autumn, but the school has also opened parts of the area to visitors!
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Kyoto — Nishi Honganji Temple
In front of Nishi Honganji Temple stands a ginkgo tree over 400 years old. Every autumn, the massive ginkgo transforms into a dazzling golden yellow, with such magnetic beauty that you might just find yourself lingering under its branches for a while~
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Kumamoto Prefecture — Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle not only boasts the impressive title of “Ginkgo Castle,” but it is also counted among Japan’s Three Great Castles along with Nagoya Castle and Himeji Castle. The reason so many ginkgos were planted here originally has historical roots—it was initially intended to secure ample provisions in case of a siege. But it has since unexpectedly become a major highlight of Kumamoto Castle’s autumn tourism~
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Sapporo — Nakajima Park
Every autumn, Nakajima Park in Sapporo presents a stunning interplay of red and yellow hues, vibrantly blooming against the backdrop of Mt. Moiwa in the heart of the city. From afar, you can see the ginkgos draping the park in a blanket of gold—a truly breathtaking sight!
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