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Head to Tokyo Drenched in Golden Hues! Top 5 Ginkgo-lined Spots for Autumn and Recommended Gourmet

Autumn in Tokyo is enveloped in beautiful golden scenery. Especially during the season when the ginkgo-lined streets are dyed, it attracts many tourists as a popular season. This time, we have carefully selected five must-visit ginkgo spots for your Tokyo trip. Along with information on delicious local cuisine, we will introduce you to wonderful routes for autumn foliage walks.

1. Meiji Jingu Gaien

A representative autumn foliage site in Tokyo. Along Aoyama Street, approximately 300 meters are lined with 146 ginkgo trees, creating a stunning golden tunnel. The grand avenue, planted with perspective in mind, is the main attraction. The best viewing period is usually from mid-November to early December. Access is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4a of Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro. Typically, from late November, a magical nighttime illumination is held from 16:30 to 19:30.

Recommended restaurant in the area: Nikusho Hachi

Golden Tokyo in Autumn! Top 5 Ginkgo-lined Spots and Recommended Gourmet

After a stroll under the ginkgo trees, why not indulge in exquisite yakiniku in a sophisticated space? This renowned restaurant offers masterfully crafted meat dishes, including premium 'Matsusaka beef A5 grade sirloin' and luxurious 'uni yukke'. It promises a blissful dinner time, perfect for creating special memories of your autumn trip to Tokyo.

Nikusho Hachi

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 18,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Address: 2F, Klo Minami-aoyama Bldg., 2-4-9, Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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2. Yoyogi Park

This vast park is beloved as an urban oasis. In autumn, the ginkgo trees on the right side of the Harajuku Gate turn a uniform yellow, creating a landscape dominated by a vivid yellow that fills the entire field of view amidst the rich nature. During the leaf-falling season, the ground becomes a soft golden carpet, offering the perfect opportunity for the ultimate life shot. The best time to visit is from late November to early December. It is approximately a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR 'Harajuku Station'. Although there is no nighttime illumination, the park is open 24 hours a day.

Recommended restaurants in the area: Shabuzen Shibuya Branch

This restaurant is the perfect spot to visit after a chilly autumn day of sightseeing, specializing in authentic shabu-shabu. Guests can indulge in all-you-can-eat options such as luxurious Kobe beef ribeye, Omi beef ribeye, and Wagyu sirloin. The secret sauce will warm you to the core, rejuvenating a tired body. Enjoy the finest meats to your heart's content in a serene Japanese setting.

Shabuzen Shibuya Branch

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from Hachiko Exit of Shibuya Station on the Yamanote Line, 8 minutes walk from Yoyogi-Hachiman Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, 5 minutes by car from Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line
Address: B1F, Shibuya Creston Hotel, 10-8, Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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3. Gyoko-dori

This is a prestigious street that stretches straight from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace. The main attraction is the collaboration between the retro Marunouchi Station building of Tokyo Station and the beautiful ginkgo-lined avenue. The open space is flanked by magnificent ginkgo trees that color the area with a golden gradient. The best viewing period is usually from mid-November to early December. Access is about a 2-minute walk from the Marunouchi Central Exit of JR Tokyo Station. Annually, from late November to late December, an illumination event is held from 16:00 to around midnight. Along with the urban night view, one can enjoy the beautifully lit scenery at night.

Recommended restaurants in the area: Sukiyaki Jyuniten

Recommended restaurants in the area: Sukiyaki Juniten

Located in the Marunouchi area, this restaurant is a renowned spot where one can experience the traditional beauty of Japan. The recommendation is the Kansai-style 'Sukiyaki'. Guests can indulge in the exquisitely seared premium meat, served with Kyoto's branded eggs and generously coated with thick red sauce. The access from Tokyo Station is also excellent, making it an ideal conclusion to a graceful autumn stroll.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten

Open: [Monday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Monday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station / 5-minute walk from International Forum Exit of Yurakucho Station / 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nijubashimae Station
Address: 3F, Brick Square, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

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4. University of Tokyo Hongo Campus

Head to Tokyo, bathed in golden hues! Top 5 Ginkgo-lined Spots for Autumn and Recommended Gourmet

A campus lined with historic classical architecture. The dynamic ginkgo-lined avenue leading from the main gate to the Yasuda Auditorium is truly breathtaking. The Gothic-style historic buildings and the majestic golden trees and avenues are a sight to behold. The beautiful fallen leaves are perfect for a life shot that shines on Instagram. The best time to visit is from mid-November to early December. It is accessible in about a minute on foot from Exit 1 of the Tokyo Metro 'Todaimae Station'. There is no nighttime illumination, so please enjoy the beautiful daytime scenery during the campus's open hours from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Recommended restaurant in the area: Seiryu Unagi Tsukishima Todai Akamon-mae Branch

A notable restaurant where one can enjoy eel, a traditional Japanese autumn delicacy, at reasonable prices. It is located about a 3 to 4-minute walk from Hongo-sanchome Station. Guests can indulge in the 'Ultimate Unaju Set Meal', which generously uses a whole fat eel. Please enjoy the supreme lunch while soaking in the wonderful afterglow of ginkgo viewing.

Seiryu Unagi Tsukishima Todai Akamon-mae Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: From Hongo-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Subway Oedo Line, proceed along Hongo Street toward the University of Tokyo and walk for 4 minutes
Address: 5-25-18, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

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5. Showa Memorial Park

Located in Tachikawa City, this national park boasts an overwhelming expanse. The main attractions are the 'Canal Ginkgo Avenue' and the 'Katarai Ginkgo Avenue', which follow the fountains. The reflection of the ginkgo trees on the water and the golden carpet of fallen leaves at your feet are breathtakingly beautiful. The best viewing period is usually from early November to late November. Access is about a 2-minute walk from JR 'Nishi-Tachikawa Station' or about a 10-minute walk from JR 'Tachikawa Station'. Every autumn, an event called 'Autumn Night Walk' is held, where visitors can enjoy a magical nighttime illumination from 16:30 to 20:30.

Recommended restaurant in the area: Sushi Katsu Tachikawa

After walking around Showa Memorial Park, one can be soothed by fresh seafood. They can savor nigiri packed with the dedication of artisans, featuring top-quality 'tuna' selected by specialists and traditional 'tamagoyaki' with a fragrant hint of sesame oil. The exquisite Edomae sushi will enrich your wonderful autumn memories in Tokyo.

Sushi Katsu Tachikawa

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm [Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from the South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station
Address: 1F, Nissenren Kaikan, 1-2-4, Nishikicho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo

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Tokyo boasts numerous beautiful ginkgo-lined avenues that resemble scenes from a movie. The vivid golden hues during the day are stunning, and the romantically lit scenes at night are highly recommended. Combine this with a visit to nearby restaurants that offer traditional Japanese cuisine to create your perfect autumn journey. Why not head out to capture that unforgettable photo?

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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