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Where can you find ginkgo trees in Japan?

Ginkgo trees can be found all across Japan, from Hokkaido to Kagoshima. We've picked ten must-visit spots, including picturesque ginkgo avenues and awe-inspiring thousand-year-old ginkgo trees. Save this map and discover a new side of fall in Japan on your next trip.

Where to see ginkgo in Tokyo?

Revered as Tokyo Prefecture's top destination for ginkgo viewing, Meiji Jingu Gaien boasts a ginkgo avenue lined with over 146 trees. As you walk under the trees, it feels like you are passing through a golden tunnel. As the sun sets, the avenue takes on a different charm, illuminated by twinkling lights that accentuate the golden leaves.

Do ginkgo trees turn yellow in Japan?

One of the highlights during autumn in Japan are the ginkgo trees that turn their trademark vibrant yellow. Tokyo is blessed with a number of great destinations to appreciate their beauty, and this guide covers seven of them.

What is the largest ginkgo tree in Japan?

At 31 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 22 meters, it's the largest ginkgo tree in Japan and was designated a National Natural Monument in 2004. Annually in mid- to late November, when the leaves turn yellow, the tree is beautifully illuminated during the "Big Yellow" event.

Where can I see the Yusenji Ginkgo tree?

The 300-year-old and 31-meter-high Yusenji Ginkgo tree, estimated to be standing in front of the main hall of Yusenji Temple, is a must-see during the festival. It is luxurious to see the dazzling bright yellow tree during the daytime and even more stunning when it is blazing yellow when lit up. The tree is a significant attraction in the town.

What is a ginkgo tree?

Ichō (ginkgo) provide spectacular late autumn leaf viewing, putting on vivid displays of golden foliage. Japanese have long valued this unique, hardy species of tree, and impressive old-growth specimens are found across the country in such settings as Shintō shrines, public parks, and along roadways.