Best Autumn Foliage Spots in Tokyo and Beyond, Japan Travel Guide
some great autumn foliage spots that you can visit when you’re coming to Tokyo or Japan. As for Tokyo, number one, The Kugian Garden, where you can also see night illuminations. Number two, Yoy Yogi Park entrance is free. Number three, Shinjuku Koen, really beautiful garden. Number four, Huishia Kurau, traditional Japanese landscape garden. Number five, Miji Jinguen, a Ginko tree avenue where you can see the yellow ginko leaves. If you’re planning on visiting other places in Japan, then you can go for example in Kyoto, Tokyo, Mizuera or Arashiyama or in Niko Toshog shrine or Chueni. Or if you want to try to see Mount Fuji, you can go to the Fuji Fireflake area. If you’re going to Hokkaido, you can go to Hokkaido National Park, Japan’s largest national park. And last but not least, if you’re planning a trip to Kyoto Osaka, you can visit Nada and a park in Nada. Hope this helps you to prepare a trip.
Autumn in Japan is one of the best times to explore gardens, temples, and parks across the country. Tokyo and beyond offer some of the most stunning foliage spots, from ginkgo-lined avenues to historic temples surrounded by maple trees.
* Rikugien Garden – ¥300 (¥1,100 during illumination), 7 min walk from Komagome Station
* Shinjuku Gyoen – ¥200, 10 min walk from JR Shinjuku Station
* Yoyogi Park – Free, 5 min walk from JR Harajuku Station
* Koishikawa Korakuen – ¥300, 8 min walk from JR Iidabashi Station
* Meiji Jingu Gaien – Free, 5 min walk from Gaienmae Station
* Kiyomizu-dera (Kyoto) – ¥400, 15 min walk from Gion-Shijo Station
* Arashiyama (Kyoto) – Free, 15 min walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station
* Toshogu Shrine (Nikko) – ¥1,000, 13-min bus from JR Nikko Station
* Chureito Pagoda (Fuji Five Lakes) – Free, 10 min walk from Fujikyu Kawaguchiko Station
* Daisetsuzan National Park (Hokkaido) – Free, ~2h bus from JR Asahikawa Station
* Nara Park (Nara) – Free, 20 min walk from JR Nara Station