Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, spanning 58 hectares in central Tokyo, hosts one of the city's most sophisticated autumn foliage displays from late November into early December, notably later than many competitors due to its diverse tree collection. Over 1,500 trees including Japanese maples, liquidambar, zelkova, ginkgo, and North American tupelo produce an unusually wide spectrum of colour from gold through orange to deep burgundy. The garden's three distinct landscape styles — Japanese, French formal, and English landscape — each frame the autumn colour differently, providing multiple photographic perspectives. Entry is a modest fee and the garden prohibits alcohol, ensuring a refined, family-friendly atmosphere.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late November to Early December
- Region
- Kanto
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- City
- Shinjuku
Highlights
- ◆1,500+ trees producing an exceptionally diverse autumn colour palette
- ◆Late-season peak extending into early December
- ◆Three distinct garden styles framing autumn colour differently
- ◆Rare liquidambar and tupelo trees with vivid burgundy hues
- ◆Central Tokyo location with Shinjuku Station access