Showa Kinen Park

About

Illuminated ginkgo trees and a magical autumn night walk await.

Why go

• Autumn colors are a beautiful sight
• It's a beautiful park and I’ll definitely be coming back
• A dream spot for autumn strolls

Must try

• Mitarashi dango
• Nemophila-flavored ice creams and sodas
• Bonsai tree exhibit
• Playground for rolling acorns

Pro tips

• Get off at Nishi-Tachikawa Station for the Gingko Avenue
• Rent a bicycle to explore the park
• Allocate half a day when visiting during peak foliage
• Take the JR Chuo Line to Tachikawa Station
• Purchase combined ticket online in advance

Good to know

• Weekends tend to be crowded with families
• Park admission required; Japanese Garden light-up tickets cost extra
• Phone signal can be poor

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (15321 reviews)

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