Hibiya Park
Popular spot where you can enjoy various autumn foliage
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Little bit of History ..
During the early Edo Period (1603 – 1868), the Hibiya Park area was land eventually fell in the hands of a feudal lord’s family.
In the in the Meiji Era (1868-1912)
the ground area was then deemed unsuited for military use.
And in 1903, Hibiya Park was opened as the first “western modern style park” in Japan.
The Park Area
The park offering seasonal flowers blooming all around the year in all sorts of different colors. Especially in the fall season.
When it comes to fall in Tokyo, the park is famous as autumn leaves viewing spot!
One of the park’s highlights is maple trees and Ginkgo trees around the pond which has fountain of a crane, and makes beautiful reflection photos of the autumn colors .
Also a road lined with yellow Ginkgo trees are very wonderful.
A beautiful reflection in the fountain of a crane
Park Highlight : Big Yellow Ginkgo Tree
Access
The park is centrally located and that is why it is easily to reached by train.
Hibiya park is located near Imperial Place, Hibiya, Marunouchi, Yurakucho and Kasumigaseki.
A two-minute walk from Kasumigaseki Station (Exit B2) on the Marunouchi Line or from Hibiya Station on the Hibiya Line.
It is an eight-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line.
Information
Hours:
24 hours open
Admission:
Free
Best Time To See:
Around late November – Around early December
(*Average year)
Access:
Nearest station –
Kasumigaseki Station or Hibiya Station （Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line / Toei Mita Line）
Address:
1-6 Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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