Autumn foliage in the city center🍁 Shinjuku Gyoen Autumn walk

#JapanGuide Shinjuku Gyoen, located in the heart of Tokyo, transforms into a great autumn foliage spot in the fall. With a total area of ​​58.3ha, this place, where Japanese, British, and French gardens are harmoniously arranged, is at its peak from late November to early December, and the scenery of maple trees and ginkgo trees is like a painting . 🔍 Autumn foliage highlight spots • Around Shinjuku Gate: As you walk out from the entrance, you will see an arch of maple trees! Red maple trees will greet you (). • Around the Japanese garden pond: The maple trees reflected on the lake are a great photo spot! (). • Platanus Tree-lined Road: The line of yellow sycamore trees gradually changes color from mid-October (). • Momijiyama (Maple Hill): The gentle hill and lush maple trees add depth to autumn (). ⸻ 🕰️ When is the best time to go? • Peak fall foliage season: Every year between late November and early December, the red and golden scenery is during this time, but the exact time may be slightly earlier depending on the weather (). • Visiting tips: It is recommended to visit early on weekdays at 9-10 AM rather than on weekends, as there are fewer people and the autumn foliage in the sunlight shines brighter! ⸻ ✅ It's good to be prepared 1. Need to make a reservation? There are no reservations for specific times like during the cherry blossom and chrysanthemum seasons, but it is recommended to visit early in the morning during the autumn foliage season as it can be crowded (). 2. Admission & Hours: Adults 500 yen, opening hours are currently 9:00, 16:30, and 18:00 (varies by season) . 3. Access: • JR Shinjuku Station South Exit → 10 minutes on foot • Subway Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station → 5 minutes on foot  . 4. What to wear? In the fall weather, it's still freezing during the day, but it's chilly in the mornings and evenings, so it's good to bring a cardigan and scarf (). ⸻ 📷 Viewpoint & Photo Tips • Autumn leaves and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building are captured in one frame — the best photo spot! • The reflection photos on the lake are the prettiest when taken in the morning when the waves are calm. • The Platanus Road feels like a golden tunnel of trees, so it's perfect for brunch or a picnic! ⸻ 📝 Impressions “The maple arch I saw as soon as I walked in from Shinjuku Station felt like a movie opening. The red leaves reflected on the lake in the Japanese garden looked like a sumi-e painting, and the Platanus Road was fantastic like a golden tunnel. The wind blowing through the maple leaves in the morning sunlight was so emotional, I thought, 'There's a Tokyo like this...' Photos are a given, but I highly recommend it as a healing walk that will make your heart feel at ease 😊”