A couple days into our time in Tokyo, the weather got really cold and snow was forecasted for a day we were originally going to take a train to another area of Japan for a day trip. When we woke up that day and saw the snow was indeed falling and the trains were all delayed, we opted instead to have a quiet day and enjoy the snow. I read somewhere that day that snow hasn’t fallen that early (in November) in the year in Tokyo since something like 1962, so it was really rare that we got snow in Tokyo while there. It was still a pretty wet snow so it wasn’t sticking in the city itself, but we thought we might get more of it if we headed to the Rikugi-en Garden – and we were right!
Once we arrived at this incredible city garden and park, it was magical! Snow was sticking, the Fall colors and Autumn leaves still vibrant in shades of color and the park was quiet as not many people wanted to venture out in the weather. The day ended up being one my favorites of our trip and this spot was absolutely gorgeous!
Kristin | Eat. Fly. Love. says
There’s nothing quite so magical as a fresh snowfall, especially when it’s just a light dusting. You’re making me long to jump on a plane, if only so we can see snow. We’ve been so shortchanged here in DC. Even when we went to the NY Finger Lakes last weekend, the hot spell had gotten up there, too, and there was no snow!
Casey says
Seriously!!! We got fresh snowfall a lot this year, between travel and here in Portland. Although, I love the snow the first day but afterward, it does end up causing problems, at least here in Portland!
Kayti Clayton says
I’m headed there this September and can’t wait to experience the beginning of Fall in Tokyo
Casey says
Ahhhh amazing! Go to this park – the colors were unreal!
frank4656@mail.ru says
Every people are like this kind of nature which makes them so pleasure in the morning. I like it so much but i didn’t get enough time to got there. As a result i miss it so much ….