Visit Date: 11/22/2015 (Best viewing Time: late November to early December)
Rikugien Garden (六義園) in Bunkyō-ku is famed as one of the most beautiful traditional Japanese garden in Tokyo. It is a typical Edo Period strolling garden which consists of a small pond, river, trees, and hills surrounded by forested areas.
Most of the trees around the park are still green but there are some areas showing a mix of colors, with some early-changing trees displaying bright hues and a few later ones just starting to show some color. The colors around the park may reach its peak after another week.
The leaves at the top of the maple tree were showing gorgeous crimson color.
Beautiful colors around the bridge.
Mix of colors along the river.
Lovely ducks enjoying the coolness of the water.
Visitors crowding near the pond to take photos & watch the ducks.
This maple tree will display stunning crimson hue once it reach its peak.
Useful Info:
Rikugien Garden
Address: 6-16-3 Hon-komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 〒113-0021
Inquiries: 03-3941-2222
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (entry until 16:30 / 20:30 during illumination)
Illumination: 19th Nov – 6th Dec, 2015
Admission Fee:
Child: Free
Adult: ¥ 300
Senior: ¥ 150
* Children are primary school children or younger.
* Senior citizens are persons aged 65 or over.
* Free of charge for junior high school students living or attending school in Tokyo.
Access:
Kagome Station
▸ JR/Tokyo Metro Namboku Line – Exit E-06 (7 minutes walk)
Sengoku Station
▸ Toei Mita Line – Exit E-06 (10 minutes walk)