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 2025
Tthe leaves will be lit up from November 23 to 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day.
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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
