Written by TC Team
At the end of fall each year, the leaves on the ginkgo trees that line the Ichō Namiki avenue of Meiji Jingū Shrine‘s outer gardens turn a brilliant yellow, and there will be illuminations in the evening.
Why not also grab tickets to the Tokyo Christmas Market nearby?
Schedule 2026
Dates for 2026 haven’t been announced yet — in 2025, the leaves were lit up from November 23 to 30, 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. daily. An official Ichō Festival page is already up, so check there closer to the season.
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Good to know: the ginkgo avenue is open as usual, but Jingū Gaien redevelopment works mean the stretch in front of the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is behind construction fencing (as of September 2026), so the classic view down the avenue is a little obstructed.
Late
Nov
~
Late Dec
神宮外苑イチョウ並木のライトアップ
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 407 m from Aoyamaitchōme Station Ginza Line (G4)Hanzomon Line (Z3)Oedo Line (E24)
- 484 m from Gaienmae Station Ginza Line (G3)
- 0.6 km from Shinanomachi Station Chūō-Sōbu Line (JB27)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 16 ºC
Low: 6 ºC
