Discover Tokyo’s golden autumn leaves at Hikarigaoka Park, where vibrant leaves create a serene and picturesque escape.
When autumn hits Tokyo, it's all about enjoying those cozy vibes and the gorgeous golden colors in the city. Hikarigaoka Park feels like a hidden gem. It's a chill spot where you can stroll through a mix of red, orange, and yellow leaves.
Why You Should Capture Autumn Leaves at Hikarigaoka Park
Hikarigaoka Park is one of the big parks in Tokyo, with most of it (over 98%) located in Nerima Ward, while the northeast corner slops into Itabashi Ward. It offers a spacious area for everyone to enjoy their time. It's also the seventh-largest park in the whole city!
Whether you're snapping Insta-worthy shots, enjoying a quiet picnic, or just out for a refreshing walk, this park's autumn charm will have you feeling all the seasonal magic. It's also a bit outside central Tokyo, which is nice because it's less crowded than other famous spots.
So grab your favorite sweater and get ready to explore one of Tokyo's best-kept autumn gems!
Best Time to Visit
Hikarigaoka Park is a big park with small to large trees, and the timing of leaves changing color may be different.
The ginkgo tunnel usually starts turning yellow from mid to late November, and those big ginkgo trees hit their peak color around the first week of December.
Open Hours
Hikarigaoka Park is open 24 hours.
Entrance Fee
Free
How to Get There
Take the Tobu-Tojo Line and get off at either Nerimasu Station or Shimo-akatsuka Station.
From Nerimasu Station, it takes approximately a 15-minute walk to the North Entrance. Similarly, from Shimo-akatsuka Station, it takes about a 15-minute walk to the West Entrance.
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