Time your trip to coincide with the crimson leaves

Liz Smith

January 13,2021

While spring explodes in a deluge of bright pinks and pure whites, the autumn season offers a regal spectrum of crimson reds, vivid oranges, and bright yellows. Starting in the second half of November, the city’s ginkgo and maple trees begin to transform. Dressed in sweaters and scarves, couples and families stroll outside to bask in the majestic sights. From immaculately manicured Japanese gardens to rugged mountain wilderness, autumn is a time when the foliage truly comes alive.

For the best traditional views, head to Rikugien Gardens, one of the most popular autumn spots in the city. This Edo-period garden contains around 560 trees that enliven the autumn scenery with the changing colors of their leaves.

Rikugien Gardens

Located in Shiodome, the Hama-rikyu Gardens boasts incredible autumn views, with towering skyscrapers on one side and the wide-open Tokyo Bay on the other.

Hama-rikyu Gardens

This traditional garden is most popular in the autumn, with its abundant maple trees transforming into vivid hues of red and orange.

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

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