Discover Tokyo
Tokyo's autumn transformation is subtle yet stunning. As temperatures drop in November, the city's parks and gardens ignite with golden ginkgo trees and crimson maples, creating dramatic contrasts against the modern skyline. The Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue is the most iconic autumn scene in Tokyo — four rows of towering ginkgo trees form a golden tunnel that stretches toward the sky.
Best Areas to Stay in Tokyo
Rikugien Gardens, a masterpiece of Edo-period landscape design, offers some of Tokyo's most refined autumn viewing. The garden's traditional illumination events bathe the autumn maples in warm light reflected in the central pond. Koishikawa Korakuen, one of Tokyo's oldest gardens, combines autumn colour with classical Chinese landscape design elements.
Where to Book in Tokyo
Staying near Shinjuku gives excellent access to both Meiji Jingu Gaien and Shinjuku Gyoen, which both offer spectacular autumn colour. The Tokyo Station area provides easy access to the Imperial Palace East Gardens, where autumn foliage frames the ancient moats and stone walls. Hotels near Komagome station put you within walking distance of Rikugien Gardens.
Things to Do in Tokyo
Tokyo's autumn weather is crisp and clear, making it perfect for outdoor exploration. November averages around 15°C during the day with minimal rainfall. Combine your autumn foliage viewing with visits to teamLab exhibitions, tsukiji outer market food tours, and the observation decks that offer panoramic views of the autumn-tinged cityscape.