It’s true that I always suggest to get out of Tokyo as well, but what if you’re stuck in Tokyo for some reason"

Today I want to show you some breathtaking spots where you can easily enjoy autumn colors in Tokyo!
Please note that there are too many spots in Tokyo to introduce them all. Here’s just a small selection of some of my favorite spots.

I like it when there are either shrines / temples in the background or simply Japanese-style gardens. These are even beautiful and worth visiting outside of autumn season.

I hope this list will be a good reference for you if you want to see autumn colors in Tokyo (which are usually at their best from late November to early December).
 
1. Hama Rikyu (Chuo-ku)
Hama Rikyu (???) is a Japanese-style garden in Chuo-ku (central Tokyo) at the mouth of Sumida River. Its full name is “Hama Rikyu Onshi Teien (???????). The garden is surrounded by a seawater moat filled by Tokyo Bay.

What makes this garden special is that you can enjoy the contrast of a traditional Japanese garden landscape with the skyscrapers of Shiodome in the background.
In the Edo Period (1603 – 1867) the garden was used as duck hunting ground for feudal lords. It was opened to the public in 1946.

In the center of the garden is a Japanese teahouse where you can enjoy green tea and traditional Japanese wagashi. They’re always related to the season. As it was autumn the wagashi featured maple leaves.

Opening Hours: 9:00 ...