5 Scenic Train Routes Near Tokyo to Enjoy Autumn Foliage from the Window
Autumn foliage season has arrived. Around Tokyo, there are many spots where you can admire vibrant fall colors from the train window.
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5 Train Routes to Experience Autumn Foliage
1. Mitake Tozan Railway (Ōme City)
The cable car offers sweeping views of autumn foliage over the Tama River Valley.
Gradations of red and yellow blanket the mountainsides, filling the windows with color, and in about 90 minutes from central Tokyo, you can enjoy magnificent natural scenery.
Around JR Mitake Station (JR East), walking paths showcase a striking contrast between fall leaves and clear streams.
Nearest Station
- Mitakesan Station (Mitake Tozan Cable Car, Mitake Tozan Railway)
- Get off at JR Mitake Station (JR East), take a Nishi-Tokyo-Bus for about 10 minutes to Takimoto Station. From there, take the Mitake Tozan Cable Car (Mitake Tozan Railway) to Mitakesan Station.
2. Takaotozan Railway (Hachiōji City)
From Keio Takaosanguchi Station (Keio Railway), it’s about a 5-minute walk to Kiyotaki Station (Takaotozan Railway), where the cable car departs. As you ascend the steep slope, you’re enveloped in brilliantly colored autumn leaves.
Peak season runs from mid to late November, and from the summit, you can take in panoramic views of the Kanto Plain. It’s a popular spot where you can easily enjoy fall colors an hiking.
Nearest Station
- Takaosan Station (Takaotozan Cable Car, Takaotozan Railway)
3. Seibu Tamako Line (Lake Tama / Sayama Park area)
At Lake Tama, autumn foliage reflected on the water creates a beautifully harmonious landscape.
Around Sayama Park, well-maintained paths invite leisurely strolls.
It’s a hidden gem for lakeside walks framed by fall colors.
Nearest Station
- Tamako Station (Seibu Tamako Line, Seibu Railway)
4. JR Ōme Line (Okutama area)
The JR Ōme Line (JR East), which runs from Tachikawa to Okutama, passes through many sections of valleys, ablaze with autumn hues.
Between Mitake and Okutama, the train windows frame a vivid pairing of the Tama River’s clear flow and colorful foliage.
It’s a quintessential way to savor the season by rail.
Nearest Station
- Oku-Tama Station (JR Ōme Line, JR East)
5. Tokyo Sakura Tram / Toden Arakawa Line (Asukayama Park area)
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line), the only streetcar line running through central Tokyo, provides a nostalgic ride through local neighborhoods where the contrast between daily life and autumn colors creates a uniquely charming scene.
Around Asukayama Park, you can watch ginkgo and maple trees glowing gold from the tram window.
It’s an easy, recommended route for enjoying autumn foliage in the city.
Nearest Station
- Asukayama Station ( Tokyo Sakura Tram / Toden Arakawa Line)
Summary
The scenery created by trains together with autumn foliage represents a unique charm of Japan’s fall season.
By using “Japan Transit Guide Powered by Ekispert”, you can easily search for the best routes and travel times for your foliage trip.
This autumn, why not ride the train to tour foliage spots around Tokyo and enjoy a memorable seasonal journey?
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