Gaien Ginkgo Avenue (外苑いちょう並木)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Just steps from Gaien-mae Station, a ginkgo avenue stretches in a straight line for approximately 300 meters toward the Memorial Picture Gallery. The orderly landscape of 146 ginkgos symmetrically lining both sides is the signature scenery of Meiji Shrine's Outer Garden. In summer, the verdant leaves gently color the daytime Gaien before the night's fireworks spectacle. The Meiji Shrine Stadium and Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium adjoin the avenue, allowing you to visually confirm the fireworks venue that will light up tonight—a key highlight of this course. Familiarizing yourself with the venue area's geography during the day ensures smooth movement at night.

Tips

Gaien-mae Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), 3 minutes walk. Strolling is free. Checking the locations of restrooms and restaurants around the venue during the day will be useful on the night of the fireworks. The avenue area becomes crowded starting in the evening, so strolling at this time is smooth and unhurried.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour required. This is important time to confirm the venue area during daylight.

Access & map

〒107-0061 Minato Ward, Tokyo, Kita-Aoyama 2-chome 7−Vicinity