All Reviews of Meiji Jingu Gaien (Outer Garden)

Taking advantage of the nice weather, I came to Meiji Jingu Gaien for a walk by myself. Established in 1926, Meiji Jingu Gaien centers around the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and is surrounded by various sports facilities. It is also a well-known green space in central Tokyo.

The most famous attraction is, of course, this ginkgo avenue! Unfortunately, I visited in the summer, so I didn't get to see the streets filled with golden ginkgo leaves in the fall, but the avenue has its own special charm in summer. The huge ginkgo trees neatly lining both sides form a long green tunnel. Sunlight filters through the leaves, and walking slowly beneath the shade by myself with a gentle breeze blowing felt especially comfortable.

Nearby, you can also see buildings such as the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and Japan National Stadium. The mix of old and new scenery gives this area a distinctive Tokyo landscape.

Summer brings lush greenery, while fall offers the romance of golden ginkgo leaves. Visiting in different seasons will probably bring different surprises.

The golden tunnel was dazzling, with fallen leaves forming a soft carpet. While strolling through it, the air carried the distinctive, unusual smell of ginkgo nuts, but it didn't dampen my enjoyment at all. Surrounded by bustling crowds and traffic, sports cars occasionally roared past, adding a touch of modern luxury and motion to the poetic autumn scenery.

The rows of golden yellow lights glow at night—it feels so dreamy. Compared to the daytime, the vibe at night is completely different.

The ginkgo avenue attracts lots of visitors when the leaves are at their best, so it's better to go in the morning or on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

The most famous thing at Meiji Jingu Gaien is the stadium. I always bring my kids here to play. There are all kinds of sports facilities and even a children's park—it's a favorite for the little ones! 👍

I stopped by while I was in Harajuku, but the timing and season didn't work out, so I missed the beautiful ginkgo trees.

The autumn season here is beautiful. It's a perfect time to visit.

Harajuku Station looks totally refreshed and so beautiful now!

I've been here many times, and every visit feels a little different.

There's a ginkgo festival in mid-November that's pretty fun. The only downside is the smell of the ginkgo nuts, which isn't very pleasant.