{"id":51168,"date":"2026-10-31T14:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T05:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/?p=51168"},"modified":"2026-10-31T14:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T05:06:52","slug":"20261031-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/2026\/10\/31\/20261031-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Foliage at Shinjuku Gyoen 2026 | Best Time to Visit and Enjoying an Autumn Stroll"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAutumn at Shinjuku Gyoen is a beautiful sight, with trees turning shades of red, yellow, and orange.
\nEnjoy the changing colors of the season throughout the garden, from the maple trees in the Japanese Traditional Garden and around the Lower Pond, to the ginkgo trees in front of the Greenhouse and the rows of plane trees in the Formal Garden.
\nWhy not take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage?
\n\u3010View the Garden Map here<\/a>\u3011<\/p>\n

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\u25a0Peak Autumn Foliage Season and Current Color Conditions\u25a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Shinjuku Gyoen, you can enjoy the autumn colors of various trees from autumn through early winter.
\nThe seasonal display begins with trees such as flowering dogwoods and tulip trees, followed by plane trees, ginkgo trees, and maples. The garden’s scenery gradually changes as the season progresses.
\nThe timing and peak of autumn colors vary depending on the tree species and weather conditions each year. Please check the latest updates before your visit.
\n\u3010Latest Autumn Foliage Updates<\/a>\u3011(Japanese only)<\/p>\n

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\u25a0Best Spots to Enjoy Autumn Foliage\u25a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mother and Child Woods | Autumn Colors of the Bald Cypress (Late November)<\/strong>
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\nIn Mother and Child Woods, the bald cypress trees turn shades of orange and reddish brown.
\nTake a closer look at their soft, feathery foliage, which is quite different from the leaves of maples and ginkgo trees.<\/p>\n

Formal Garden |\u00a0<\/strong> Avenue of\u00a0 London <\/strong>Planes (Late November)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe beautiful rows of plane trees stretching into the distance make this a lovely spot for an autumn stroll.
\nThe leaves gradually change from yellow to brown, while fallen leaves spread across the ground, creating a wonderful sense of the season’s arrival.<\/p>\n

In Front of the Greenhouse | Maidenhair tree (Late November to Early December)<\/strong>
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\nMaidenhair tree can be enjoyed in various parts of the garden, including in front of the Greenhouse.
\nThe golden foliage covering these large trees stands out beautifully against the blue sky. As the leaves begin to fall, the golden carpet beneath the trees is another highlight.<\/p>\n

Japanese Traditional Garden, Lower Pond, Children’s Play Area, and Maple Hill | Maple Trees (Late November to Mid-December)<\/strong>
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\nMaple trees add vibrant colors to the garden scenery.
\nThe combination of their red and yellow leaves with the surrounding landscape is another highlight of the autumn season.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0Enjoying an Autumn Foliage Stroll\u25a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compare the Colors and Shapes of the Leaves<\/strong>
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\nAutumn foliage comes in a variety of colors, from vivid red to yellow, orange, and deep brown. Take a moment to notice the differences in leaf shapes and colors.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the Garden’s Autumn Scenery<\/strong>
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\nLook beyond the colorful trees and take in the ponds, lawns, and evergreen trees around them. Each garden offers its own unique autumn scenery.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the Season of Falling Leaves<\/strong>
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\nFrom leaves still clinging to the branches to those scattered across the ground, the garden continues to offer beautiful seasonal scenery as autumn gives way to winter, even after the peak of the autumn foliage season has passed.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0More to Enjoy Along with Your Autumn Stroll\u25a0<\/strong>
\nAdd a little something extra to your autumn stroll with a meal, sweet treats, or an outing in a kimono while enjoying the colorful foliage.
\nDiscover the facilities and services that make an autumn visit to Shinjuku Gyoen even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Dining & Souvenirs | Restaurant Yurinoki \u201cTsuburano\u201d<\/strong>
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\nA lovely place to take a break and enjoy a leisurely meal during your autumn stroll.
\nIn addition to meals, a selection of Japanese sweets and treats is also available to take home as souvenirs.<\/p>\n

Japanese Sweets & Bento Box Reservations | Central Rest House SASAYAIORI+ Shinjuku Gyoen<\/strong>
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\nTake a break during your stroll and enjoy Japanese sweets and drinks.
\nFor an autumn picnic surrounded by colorful foliage, a bento box is also a great choice. Bento boxes can be reserved in advance and picked up at the shop.
\nReservations can be made for as little as one bento box by phone with Nakatani Honpo Co., Ltd., up to four days before your visit.
\n\u3010View Bento Options and Reservation Details Here<\/a>\u3011(Japanese only)<\/p>\n

Kimono Rental | Rakutei Kouichi Store<\/strong>
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\nWhy not explore the garden, beautifully colored by autumn foliage, dressed in a kimono?
\nIn addition to kimono rentals, Japanese-style accessories and souvenirs are also available.<\/p>\n

Shinjuku Gyoen also offers a variety of other dining and resting facilities.
\nFor more information about each facility, visit the website introducing dining, souvenirs, and experiences at Shinjuku Gyoen, the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens, and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
\n\u3010Explore Dining, Souvenirs & Experiences at the Three National Gardens<\/a>\u3011(Japanese only)<\/p>\n

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\u25a0Visitor Information | Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden\u25a0<\/strong>
\nOpening Hours:
\nVary by season. Please check the [Admission Guide] for details.
\nClosed:
\nMondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday) and during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29\u2013January 3).
\nAdmission Fees:
\nAdults: \u00a5500
\nSeniors (65 and over): \u00a5250
\nStudents (high school and above): \u00a5250
\nJunior high school students and younger: Free<\/p>\n

[Access<\/a>]
\n[Garden Map<\/a>]
\n[Garden Facilities and Services (Restrooms, Accessibility Information, etc.)<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Autumn at Shinjuku Gyoen is a beautiful sight, with trees turning shades of red, yellow, and orange. Enjoy the… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51146,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-autumn-leaves"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51168"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51202,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51168\/revisions\/51202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/shinjuku\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}