Japan’s 2019 Kanto Red Leaves Forecast + Viewing Locations

Sakura blossoms in spring, fireworks in summer, snowflakes in winter, and red leaves in autumn. Every season in Japan has its charm that attracts everyone to travel here. So as autumn is coming, we How can you miss the beautiful maple leaf season? Today, the editor will sort out the information for viewing red leaves in Kanto, Japan! Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is located between high-rise buildings in downtown Tokyo. It is the largest garden in Tokyo and can be said to be a true "urban oasis". Nedu itself is famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot, and it is also a popular red foliage spot. The garden is divided into three parts: the Japanese garden, the English garden and the French garden. It also has facilities such as a greenhouse, teahouse and artificial lawn, so you can have a full day of fun!

Viewing period: early November to December Early January

Address: 11 Naitocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Opening hours: 09:00-16:00 (closed at 16:30_

Closed Day: Monday (Tuesday if it is a holiday_

Admission fee: General 200_/primary and junior high school students 50_/infants free

How to get there:

Tokyo 5-minute walk from "Shinjuku Gyoen-mae_" on the Subway Marunouchi Line

5-minute walk from "Shinjuku-sanchome_" on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line or Toei Shinjuku Line

JR/Keio / 10-minute walk from Odakyu Line "Shinjuku_" Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park was once a village for Tokyo Olympic athletes, and has become a large forest park in the city center. There are squares, fountains, bridges, bicycle trails, etc., and flea markets are held from time to time. Local young people like to go for walks and picnics. Every autumn, more than 1,300 trees in the park begin to change color, and maple trees and ginkgo trees interweave to create an autumn atmosphere. Overflowing_red and yellow, so romantic!

Viewing period: early November to mid-December

Address: 2-1 Yoyogi Kamiencho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo< /p>

Opening hours: free to visit

Closed days: free to visit

How to get there:

3-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line "Harajuku_"

3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro "Yoyogi Park_"

6-minute walk from "Yoyogi Hachiman_" on the Odakyu Line Rikugien

6 Rikugien Garden was built in the Edo period. It is a "tour-style mountain spring" Daimyo Garden based on Waka style. It is now a "Special Scenic Spot and Cultural Property" in Japan. Rikugien Garden is one of the most famous places for cherry blossom viewing and red leaves. A special red leaf night lantern show is held, and it is no wonder that it has been selected as the champion of maple viewing spots by Japan. The park presents beautiful scenery related to ancient Japanese songs and Chinese idioms, and is full of poetic and picturesque scenery.

Visiting period: late November. Until early December

Address: Honkoma_6-16-3, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 (closed at 16:30_< /p>

Closed days: No holidays

Admission fee: General 300_/ Seniors 65 and over 150_

How to get there: JR Yamanote Line "Koma__" A 7-minute walk to Mt. Takao

Mt. Takao has won the title of the most visited mountain climbing route in Japan. It is only a few minutes' drive from Tokyo. It takes about 40 minutes to walk to the top of the mountain. You can see Mount Fuji. _Very popular with locals and tourists_ The Takao Mountain Autumn Leaves Festival is held during the maple viewing season, with Hachioji doll performances, Japanese drum performances, wine stalls, etc.

Visiting period: Mid-to-late November

Address: Takao-cho, Hachioji City, Tokyo

Opening hours: free to visit (cable car departs at 08:00, mountain elevator departs at 09:00_< /p>

Holiday: free to visit

How to get there: 40 minutes walk from Takao Cable Car "Takaosan_" Lake Okutama

Lake Okutama is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Tokyo. It belongs to the Chichibu Tama National Park, the closest national park to the metropolitan area. It has been selected as a famous red leaf spot in Japan many times. The lake is calm and surrounded by mountains. In addition to the beautiful scenery of the reflection of red leaves on the lake, the "floating bridge" on the lake is also one of the famous attractions of Lake Okutama.

This is an absolute secret - even the Japanese recommend it!

Viewing period: early to mid-November

Address: Okutama Machihara, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo

Closed days: Free to visit

How to get there: Directly from Nishi-Tokyo Bus "Okutama Lake Bus Stop"

These are about Japan Here’s some information on viewing red leaves in the Kanto region, so be sure to keep it! I hope these autumn leaves in Japan can surprise everyone!