Tokyo Showa Kinen Park: Autumn Foliage and Light-up Festival

Enjoy Showa Kinen Park as ginkgo and maple turn gold by day and autumn foliage is illuminated by night at the Yellow Red Leaves Festival Autumn Night Walk 2025.

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Aichi, Japan

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Autumn Foliage in Showa Kinen National Park

The best time to see the autumn leaves in Tokyo's Showa Kinen National Park is typically from late October to late November each year.

In particular, around mid-November, the ginkgo trees in the park turn a golden color, providing a beautiful scenery that is spectacular to enjoy.

During the autumn leaf season, you can see not only ginkgo but also colorful leaves of maple and other trees, so be sure to visit!

Showa Kinen National Park: Autumn Foliage Guide

1. Top 3 Autumn Foliage Spots in Showa Kinen National Park
2. Autumn Foliage Festival and Night Stroll 2025
3. Autumn Foliage Light-up in Showa Kinen National Park
4. Access: How to Get to Showa Kinen National Park

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Top 3 Recommended Spots for Autumn Leaves in Showa Kinen National Park

Showa Kinen Park will stage its annual autumn foliage festival and evening illumination event, Yellow and Red Leaves Festival and Autumn Night Walk 2025, from October 30 to November 30.

Here are the top 3 recommended spots for viewing autumn leaves in Showa Kinen National Park (Showa Memorial Park).

1. Katarai Ginkgo Tree Avenue

Tokyo Showa Kinen Park: Yellow and Red Leaves Festival 2025

The monthlong program invites visitors to immerse themselves in the park’s seasonal transformations, offering distinct experiences by day and by night. By daylight, stroll beneath the 300‑meter Katarai avenue and walk through a sweeping tunnel of golden ginkgo leaves.
Since many tourists visit on weekends, it is recommended to come on weekdays or early in the morning to avoid crowds.

2. Scenic Area along the Canal

The area along the canal in the park features beautifully harmonious tree-lined paths symmetrically planted with water views. No wonder it's a photogenic spot as the autumn leaves reflect on the water's surface.

During the evening hours, the vibrant autumn colors are illuminated by the sunset, making them stand out even more.

Additionally, benches along the canal make it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the autumn foliage.

3. The Traditional Japanese Garden

Wander the Japanese Garden’s pond‑winding paths to enjoy carefully composed scenes of maples, pines and traditional landscaping. After dusk, curated lighting enhances textures and colors, turning familiar vistas into atmospheric, otherworldly displays.

Since the garden is spacious and not crowded, it is a recommended spot for those who want to calmly enjoy the fall foliage.

The Autumn Leaves Festival and Night Stroll 2025

Other notable areas, including the Waterfowl Pond, Flower & Tree Garden and Children’s Forest, showcase ginkgo, maple, metasequoia, plane tree and zelkova.

Foliage viewing continues after the event; Komorebi Hill often peaks in mid‑December and is recommended as a late‑season hidden gem.

The event information for the Autumn Leaves Festival and Night Stroll 2025 is as follows:

Autumn Leaves Festival and Night Stroll 2024
Event Period	October 30 - November 30, 2025
Event Hours	9:30 - 21:00 (Light Up from 16:30 to 20:30)
Night Entrance and Exit for Autumn Night Stroll	Nighttime access is limited to Tachikawa Gate, Nishi‑Tachikawa Gate and their parking lots, the Canal, Katarai Ginkgo Row and the Japanese Garden.
Important Notes	- The Japanese garden at night requires a "Japanese Garden Light Up Viewing Ticket" in addition to the park entrance fee. - On October 31 and November 1, the Katarai Ginkgo Tree Avenue and Japanese garden can be viewed with only the park entrance fee. - Sunagawa Gate, Sunagawa Gate parking lot, Akishima Gate and Tamagawa‑Josui Gate close at 16:30. -Visitors arriving by car or bicycle during the day must relocate vehicles to designated areas by 16:30; the cycling course is not available during the evening event.
Entrance Fee	Regular Admission fees: Adults (high school and older) 450 yen; Seniors (65+) 210 yen; junior high school students and younger free. *For detailed rates, please visit the official website .
Special Website	Book autumn illumination tickets here: https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/7qYYRcSeWP/ (Japanese)

During the event, you can enjoy the autumn leaves and a variety of food and exhibits. Be sure to check it out if you are interested!

Autumn Foliage Light-Up at Showa Kinen National Park

During the Autumn Leaves Festival, an exclusive nighttime light-up event called Autumn Night Stroll will also be held in the park, allowing you to enjoy fantastical scenery different from the daytime view.
Nighttime lighting will run daily from 16:30 to 20:30 and is expected to offer markedly different impressions from daytime viewing.

The Autumn Night Walk, now in its sixth year, drew roughly 200,000 visitors last year; this year the Canal has been added to the usual evening venues at Katarai Ginkgo Row and the Japanese Garden.

Lighting effects are designed to render even partially colored trees into a vivid golden scene at the Canal and Katarai, while illuminated maples and pines in the Japanese Garden create reflections on the water.

The park will again light the Bonsai Garden inside the Japanese Garden following positive reception last year.
We have compiled information about the Autumn Night Stroll in the table below, so please look for your reference!

Autumn Night Stroll
Event Period	October 30 - November 30, 2025
Event Hours	16:30 - 20:30 (Park closes at 21:00)
Location	Katarai Ginkgo Tree Avenue to the Japanese Garden
Admission Fee	- Katarai Ginkgo Tree Avenue You can enjoy it with only the park entrance fee. - Japanese Garden In addition to the park entrance fee, a Japanese Garden Light-Up Viewing Ticket is required after 16:30 Advance tickets are sold on a dedicated reservation site; if advance sales reach capacity, counter sales will not be available. -Counter (sold same day at Komorebi House): Adults/Seniors 1,300 yen; junior high and younger 700 yen; preschool free. -Advance online viewing ticket: Adults/Seniors 1,200 yen; junior high and younger 600 yen; preschool free. -Admission set (advance): Adults 1,600 yen (regular 1,650 yen); Seniors 1,410 yen. Book Autumn illumination tickets here:https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/7qYYRcSeWP/ (Japanese)

Access: How to Get to Showa Kinen National Park

The access methods from the nearest stations to Showa Kinen National Park are as follows:

- From Nishi-Tachikawa Station (JR Ome Line): 2-minute walk from the temporary park entrance to the Nishi-Tachikawa Entrance
- From Higashi-Nakagami Station (JR Ome Line): 10-minute walk from the north exit to the Akishima Entrance
- From Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line, Ome Line, and Nambu Line): 10-minute walk from the north exit to the Akebono Entrance
- From Tachikawa-Kita Station (Tama Monorail): 8-minute walk from the exit to the Akebono Entrance
- From Takamatsu Station (Tama Monorail): 8-minute walk from Exit 2 to the Takamatsu Entrance
- From Tachikawa-Minami Station (Tama Monorail): 11-minute walk from Exit 2 to the Akebono Entrance

While multiple nearest stations exist, the quickest route is from Nishi-Tachikawa Station along the JR Ome Line.

Additionally, if you prefer not to take the train, there is a direct bus from Tachikawa Station to Showa Kinen National Park. You can get off at the Sunagawa Entrance, which is a 2-minute walk away.

You can also visit Showa Kinen National Park by car since it is equipped with parking facilities. However, congestion on nearby roads and in the parking lots on weekends and during busy periods is possible. Therefore, we recommend using public transportation.

Visit the Showa Kinen Park in Autumn

This article introduced the best viewing times and highlights of Showa Kinen National Park, alongside information about the exclusive light-up event and access methods.

Showa Kinen National Park boasts many spots famous for autumn leaves, such as Katarai Ginkgo Tree Avenue and the Japanese Garden, where you can enjoy the stunning autumn scenery.

During the Autumn Leaves Festival and Night Stroll 2024, you can enjoy the autumn leaves, food, exhibits, and a dazzling light-up event. We hope you're able to plan a visit!

Showa Kinen Park

3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo

Showa Kinen Park is a national park that opened in 1983. It straddles Akishima and Tachikawa cities on the outskirts of Tokyo. The park is home to a variety of facilities, including a cultural center, a cafe, a Japanese garden, a dog run, a grassy plain, and a barbecue garden, and is visited by many people throughout the year. You can experience the changing seasons through the flowers that bloom, such as cherry blossoms and tulips in spring, hydrangeas and sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn. Photo by Pixta

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Written by

saku

Aichi, Japan

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