The autumn leaves have started! Showa Kinen Park

Showa Kinen Park (aka Showa Memorial Park) is a huge park near central Tokyo, and is one of the best places in Japan for autumn leaves. Here are some pics from this weekend (15th November 2014).

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The entrance to the park

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Two ‘roads’ of autumn leaves line each side of the long lake

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The park is littered with autumn leaves. Too much to see in this park!

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The Japanese garden is a highlight for autumn colors

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As there is a small charge to enter, the park never gets too busy
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The Japanese garden has some nice features and little areas to exploreshowa_kinen_2004_3

A great day out!

More info at our Showa Kinen Park budget travel guide

Published by Matthew Baxter

Japan travel writer and onsen addict