The Fall Leaves Season Begins in Nikko, with Tokyo Expected to Follow Gradually in November

Japan's Fall Leaves Season Approaches Its Peak: Discover the Vibrant Colors of Nikko and Tokyo

Autumn has finally arrived, and Japan’s landscape is beginning to glow with beautiful autumn colors. How about enjoying the unique beauty of Japan’s fall scenery with some Momiji-gari (autumn leaf viewing) in Nikko or Tokyo?

As we enter late October, Japan’s autumn foliage season is in full swing. According to Weather News (WN), the famous "Irohazaka" in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, known worldwide, is now at 70-80% color change and is reaching its peak.

Tokyo’s Autumn Colors Begin to Emerge: Experience the Beauty of Koishikawa Korakuen and More

In Tokyo, some trees have already started turning colors. WN reports that at Musashino Park in Koganei City, about 20% of the trees have begun to change.

For those near our main tour location in Kagurazaka, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is expected to reach its peak on November 25. The fall leaves in Tokyo's Koishikawa Korakuen, which are complemented by a beautiful backdrop of borrowed scenery, are stunning. The contrast between the red Tsuten Bridge and the crimson leaves creates a breathtaking view. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the foliage at Koishikawa Korakuen!

List of Tokyo Fall Leaves Spots and Their Peak Viewing Dates, According to Weather News

Park	Best Viewing Date	Location
Lake Okutama Shore	Nov/12	Hara 5, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo
Koshu Kaido Ginkgo Trees	Nov/15	Oiwake-cho to Takao-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Hikarigaoka Park	Nov/16	4-1-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Ryunan Park	Nov/16	1369 Nagatani-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Mt. Mitake	Nov/17	38-5 Mitakesan, Ome-shi, Tokyo
Seikei Gakuen Zelkova Avenue	Nov/17	3-3-1 Kichijoji-kitamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
Mt. Takao	Nov/17	Takao-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Hatonomine Gorge	Nov/18	Tanazawa, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo
Musashino Park	Nov/19	2-24-1 Tama-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo
Koganei Park	Nov/20	1-13-1 Sekino-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo
Mejiro Garden	Nov/20	3-20-18 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Komazawa Olympic Park	Nov/20	1-1 Komazawa Park, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Kinuta Park	Nov/22	1-1 Kinuta Park, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue	Nov/22	Near 2-chome, Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Noyama and Rokudoyama Park	Nov/22	4-2 Mitsugi, Musashimurayama-shi, Tokyo
Fuchu no Mori Park	Nov/22	1-3-1 Asama-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo
Hibiya Park	Nov/22	1-6 Hibiya Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tonogayato Garden	Nov/23	2-16 Minami-cho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo
Yoyogi Park	Nov/23	2-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Takahata Fudoson Temple	Nov/23	733 Takahata, Hino-shi, Tokyo
Zenpukuji River Green Space	Nov/24	1-30-27 Naritanishi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Kyu-Furukawa Gardens	Nov/24	1-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens	Nov/25	1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Denenchofu Ginkgo Avenue	Nov/25	3-chome, Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Kitanomaru Park	Nov/25	1-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Shakujii Park	Nov/26	1-26-1 Shakujiidai, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Jindai Botanical Gardens	Nov/26	5-31-10 Jindaiji-motomachi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo
Hamarikyu Gardens	Nov/26	1-1 Hamarikyu Gardens, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Ueno Onshi Park	Nov/26	5-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Kiyosumi Garden	Nov/26	3-3-9 Kiyosumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Former Iwasaki House Gardens	Nov/26	1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Inokashira Onshi Park	Nov/27	1-18-31 Goten-yama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
Sakuragaoka Park	Nov/27	5-15 Renkoji, Tama-shi, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden	Nov/27	11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Showa Memorial Park	Early to Late November	Tachikawa and Akishima, Tokyo
Ukima Park	Late November	2-15-13 Funado, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Kansenji Temple	Late November to Early December	2-16-1 Imagawa, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Mukoyama Garden, Nerima-ku	Late November to Early December	3-1-21 Mukoyama, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Keio Mogusaen Garden	Late November to Early December	560 Mogusa, Hino-shi, Tokyo
Senzokuike Park	Mid November to Early December	2-14-5 Minami-senzoku, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Rikugien Garden	Nov/28	6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Todoroki Fudoson Temple	Nov/28	1-22-47 Todoroki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Hamarikyu Gardens	Dec/1	1-4-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Otoguro Park	Dec/1	3-33-12 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum	Dec/1	5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Rinshi no Mori Park	Dec/1	2-chome Koyamadai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Asukayama Park	Dec/2	1-1-3 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Shiba Park	Dec/2	4-10-17 Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Institute for Nature Study	Dec/2	5-21-5 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Mizumoto Park	Dec/3	Mizumoto Park, Higashikanamachi 5 & 8, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden	Dec/3	3-18-3 Higashimukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Toyama Park	Dec/3	Toyama 1-3, Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nanushi no Taki Park	Dec/4	1-15 Kishimachi, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Rokakoshuen Park	Dec/4	1-20-1 Kasuya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Higashiyama Ginkgo Avenue	Early December	2-chome, Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Johoku Chuo Park	December	1-3-1 Hikawadai, Nerima-ku, Tokyo

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Kagurazaka Walking Tour

Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing

Zen Meditation

Kumihimo Braiding

Samurai Sword Training

Dyeing

Kagurazaka Geisha

Izakaya (Pub) Tour

KIGUMI MUSEUM Tour

"Noh Experience" at Yarai Noh Theater

Wagashi Workshop

Tofu Workshop

Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony in Yukata

Washoku Cooking Class

Clothing Rental (Samue or Outdoor Wear)

How to Access Kagurazaka

The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.