Where To See Magical Red Autumn Lilies In Tokyo
These Japanese amaryllis bloom once a year for only a few days, right at the fall equinox. If you move fast, you can still catch the higanbana in their full glory right now! Here’s where:
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KINCHAKUDA near Koma Station
Kinchakuda is a little over an hour by train from Shinjuku Station, then a fifteen minute walk from Koma Station. It’s easy to know the fastest route, because there will be a steady stream of eager flower viewers heading that direction.
Open for higanbana viewing: September 16 – October 1
Admission: ¥300
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Kinchakuda is the most spectacular display of higanbana, but you can also find these excellent flowers blooming at various parks in Tokyo:
KORAKUEN GARDEN near Korakuen Station
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Open: Every day except Dec 31 – Jan 1
Admission: ¥300
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KYU-SHIBA RIKYU TEIEN GARDEN near Hamamatsucho Station
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Open: Every day except Dec 31 – Jan 1
Admission: ¥150
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HAMA-RIKYU TEIEN GARDEN near Shiodome Station
Hours: 9:30 – 17:00
Open: Every day except Dec 31 – Jan 1
Admission: ¥300
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Writing mystery books set in Tokyo is mostly what I do, but I also blog about the odd stuff I see every day in Japan. I'm a graduate of Stanford University and the Sendagaya Japanese Institute in Tokyo, and a member of the International Thriller Writers, the Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters In Crime. When I'm not in Tokyo, I live in San Francisco. I also host a travel site called The Tokyo Guide I Wish I'd Had, so if you're headed to Japan and want to check out the places I take my friends when they're in town, take a look!
Love these amazing flowers.
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You should come see them sometime! They really are astounding, and I know you would appreciate them to the nth degree!
WOW! So sad I can’t get there all the way from New Zealand but very glad you shared the photos so I can at least enjoy those! They are sublime!
You know, it’s so funny, but I thought of you and your blog while I was there! The carpet of red flowers was so flawless, it reminded me of the single-color theme posts you do.
That is such a lovely comment! How amazing! Please stay tuned to what’s being published on my blog. I’m doing an intro to something new later today. And then tomorrow morning NZ time I’m publishing a guest post that’s a real treat!