The shape of it
About
In late autumn the avenue of ginkgo trees at Meiji-Jingū Gaien turns brilliant gold, drawing crowds for one of Tokyo's signature foliage scenes.
Highlights
- A double row of golden ginkgo — the official tree of Tokyo — framing the avenue.
- A short walk from Aoyama, near the Nezu Museum and design boutiques.
- Often paired with a wider autumn-foliage (kōyō) season across the city's gardens.
Plan it well
- Weekday mornings are far calmer than weekends at peak.
- Foliage timing moves with the weather — check before you go.
- Pair it with the Aoyama and Omotesandō neighbourhoods nearby.
