Japan Tokyo Free and Easy: Autumn Leaves

This is a blog post with photos of 2016.
I realise a lot of things can changed in few years as when I went back to Osaka, it was not like the Osaka I remember. The autumn leaves and the yellow gingko leaves create a spectacular view. This post is for places that are in Tokyo and quite accessible. The autumn leaves in Osaka and Kyoto are more beautiful as it was the right timing and the colours were more vibrant. However, if you have no time to travel out, you can enjoy at these places to

Directions

Do check the information again before going to the place.
Use your google maps to check on directions.
HOw to use the GPS
I recently chat with a friend who says she is constantly lost when she is Japan. Please change to walking mode and press start. Make sure u are heading the direction as instructed, turn around to make sure your arrow is facing the direction you want to walk to and check once every few minutes to make sure the walking time is decreasing and you are on the right way. If they suggest an exit, please use that exit. I did spend another 10 minutes on walking because I exit by the wrong exit.

Accomodation

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku. This hotel has good location. It is great for people who wants something like an airbnb and hotel combined. Although it has no stove, it has a microwave and washing machine. 

MOre information on Tokyo Stay Shinjuku

Places to enjoy Autumn leaves

Ueno Park

The autumn leaves are not that outstanding. Maybe it is better for cherry blossoms or I went too late.

There is a lot of things to do at Ueno so it is worth it to drop by.

There is a Zoo, shrines and Ameyoko market. You can spend half a day or a full day.

More on Ameyoko MArket AND Ueno Park

Meiji Shrine

We took a bus so we stop at the back part of Meiji Shrine. There were tall yellow and green trees along the road that create such a picturesque photos There were very few people so we had lot of fun taking photos. There was a farming festival and also some chrysanthemums event when we were there. It makes the whole place more interesting than I previously visited.

event in 2019. More on Meiji Shrine

Shinjuku Park 

There is an entrance fee for this place. However, I think is worth it as the autumn leaves are pretty with a nice mixture of other flora and fauna.  More on Shinjuku Park Kouen

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Ruikugien Garden

There is an entrance fee for this place.  

The place is different from the parks and gardens I have visited in Tokyo and Kyoto. You can enjoy the autumn leaves at a total different settings. More on Ruikugien GArden Night Illumination