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A place to relax blessed with trees and water
Toneri Park
Toneri Park is divided into western and eastern areas by the Nippori-Toneri Liner tracks. Sporting facilities are concentrated on the western side, while the eastern side features barbecue areas and a range of other open spaces surrounding a large pond. In the coming season, the tree leaves will gradually turn yellow, orange, red, and brown, giving gorgeous color to the park grounds.
Right near Toneri-koen Station on the Nippori-Toneri Liner
Address: 1-1 Toneri Park, Adachi-ku
Always open
Admission fee: free of charge *Some facilities require an entry fee
Inquiries: 03-3857-2308 (Toneri Park Service Center)
A nature extravaganza featuring Western-style and Japanese-style gardens
Kyu-Furukawa Garden
This garden treasure provides the luxury of being able to experience both a stately western-style mansion with a western-style garden where some 200 rose bushes (around 100 varieties) bloom profusely, and a Japanese-style garden created by Kyoto garden architect Ogawa Jihei VII. In November the park is popular as a spot where you can simultaneously enjoy autumn roses and autumnal leaves.
18-min. walk from Asukayama Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
Address: 1 Nishigahara, Kita-ku
Opening hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (Entry closes at 16:30)
Closed: December 29 – January 1 *Opening hours/days for the mansion differ
Admission fee: General 150 yen
Inquiries: 03-3910-0394 (Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Service Center)
Photograph courtesy of Kyu-Furukawa Garden
A comprehensive park coexisting with nature
Hikarigaoka Park
In addition to some 6 hectares of grassy open space, this park boasts a full array of sporting facilities including a baseball field, tennis courts, athletics field, and multipurpose field. Fragrant Olive blossoms are in full bloom from early October, and from early November you can enjoy the avenue of Ginkgo trees with their golden leaves.
8-min. walk from Hikarigaoka Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Address: 2-4 chome Hikarigaoka and 2 Asahi-cho, Nerima City; 3 Akatsuka-Shinmachi, Itabashi City
Always open
Admission fee: free of charge *Some facilities require an entry fee
Inquiries: 03-3977-7638 (Hikarigaoka Park Service Center)
A Museum with buildings and gardens in harmony
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Built in 1933, the museum’s main building features an art deco style. The modernistic new building was completed in 2014. The Japanese-style garden includes a teahouse ablaze with colorful autumn leaves. Providing multiple faces for visitors to enjoy, this museum is currently holding various events in celebration of its 40th anniversary on October 1.
6-min. walk from Shirokanedai Station on the Toei Mita Line
Address: 5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato City
Opening hours: 10:00 – 18: 00 (Entry closes at 17:30)
Garden admission fee: General 200 yen *Admission fee for the museum differs depending on the exhibition being held
Closed: Mondays (When Monday is a public holiday, Tuesday), year-end/New Year holidays
Inquiries: 050-5541-8600
Photograph courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
An urban oasis in any season
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Consistently loved for many years, these vast gardens combine various elements including a Japanese-style garden, landscape garden, and formal garden. From mid-October the tree leaves gradually gain change color, and a Chrysanthemum Exhibition is also held in the park from November 1. With historical buildings and greenhouses as well, this park also has the attraction of being fun to visit not only in autumn but all year round.
5-min. walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line
Address: 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku
Opening hours: From October 1 until March 14 9:00 – 16:00 (gates close at 16:30) *Opening hours change depending on the season
Admission fee: General 500 yen *Please check admission fee on the garden’s website
Closed: Mondays (When Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday); December 29 – January 3)
Inquiries: 03-3350-0151 (Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Service Center)
Photograph courtesy of Shinjuku Gyoen Management Office
Elegant scenery dating from the Edo Period
Hama-rikyu Garden
Designated as a Special Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Hama-rikyu Gardens were formerly the gardens of the Tokugawa Shogun’s family and feature a tidal pond that draws seawater from Tokyo Bay as well as two duck hunting reserves. The collaboration of brightly colored autumnal leaves—which are best viewed from early November—and the four faithfully recreated teahouses is particularly stunning.
7-min. walk from Tsukijishijo Station and Shiodome Station on the Toei Oedo Line
12-min. walk from Shimbashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Address: Hama-rikyu Gardens, Chuo City
Opening hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (Entry closes at 16:30)
Admission fee: General 300 yen
Closed: December 29 – January 1
Inquiries: 03-3541-0200 (Hama-rikyu Gardens Service Center)