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<p>The gingkos in the park start turning yellow around mid-November</p>

The gingkos in the park start turning yellow around mid-November (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Tokyo

Autumn at Showa Kinen Park

Fine foliage in western Tokyo

Mandy Bartok Nov 15, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The gingkos in the park start turning yellow around mid-November</p>

<p>A fiery red bush gives way to a row of golden gingkos</p>

<p>There are gingkos in both the paid and free sections of the park</p>

<p>The gingko trees are one of the more photogenic spots in Showa Kinen</p>

<p>The traditional garden on the far side of the park also provides plenty of photo opportunities</p>

<p>Maples are reflected in the garden pond</p>

<p>The most colorful section is behind one of the garden's tea houses</p>

<p>Yellow leaves over the stream</p>

The sprawling park of Showa Kinen is one of the first places in the Tokyo region to see autumn foliage, due to its slightly cooler temperatures. The rows of gingkos just inside the main entrance gate are a golden sight beginning in mid-November but it is worth making the long walk across the park to the traditional Japanese garden. There, maples turn vibrant hues of red and orange, providing the perfect backdrop for several tea houses on site.

Entrance to Showa Kinen is ¥410, but children under 6 are free. There is also a section of the park - with a small lane of gingko trees - that can be enjoyed for free.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.