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Season Guide

Autumn in Tokyo

Autumn in Tokyo is a magical time, with beautiful colorful leaves and cool weather. Here's a guide to help you plan an unforgettable autumn vacation in Tokyo:

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Weather

  • Autumn in Tokyo: usually lasts from mid-October to early December.

  • The peak of autumn foliage: usually occurs in mid-November to early December.

  • Stable weather: Autumn in Tokyo tends to be sunny with clouds and cool temperatures

  • Temperature: Temperatures can vary significantly between day and night, so it is advisable to bring layers. Temperatures tend to decrease from September to December, with temperatures ranging from 23 degrees to close to 14 degrees Celsius

  • Extreme weather: Typhoons are possible, so check the weather forecast before heading out.

Activities

  • Viewing autumn leaves: Take a walk in parks and mountains to enjoy the beauty of autumn leaves.

  • Visit autumn festivals: Many temples and shrines hold autumn festivals with various events and performances.

  • Tasting autumn foods: Autumn is the harvest season, so you can enjoy various delicacies such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes and matsutake mushrooms.

  • Shopping: Tokyo is a shopper's paradise, with many shops and shopping centers offering unique autumn goods.

  • Enjoying an Onsen: As the weather cools down, soaking in an Onsen or hot spring is a great activity.

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Tips & Tricks

  • Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance, especially if you’re traveling during the peak autumn season.

  • Pack warm clothing, as temperatures can drop dramatically at night.

  • Get your camera ready to capture the beauty of autumn leaves.

  • Check the weather forecast before you go.

  • Try the seasonal foods that are available.

  • Best Places to See Fall Foliage in and around Tokyo:

    • Shinjuku Gyoen Park: A sprawling national park with a variety of trees, including the iconic Japanese maple.

    • Yoyogi Park: A sprawling and popular park with beautiful forests and the adjacent Meiji Jingu Shrine.

    • Rikugien Garden: One of Tokyo’s finest landscape gardens, renowned for its stunning autumn foliage.

    • Mount Takao: A popular hiking mountain, it offers spectacular views of autumn foliage.

    • Icho Namiki Street (Ginkgo Avenue): A street lined with ginkgo trees that turn bright yellow in autumn.

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