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Autumn Leaves Forecast 2024 Tokyo Station

Autumn Leaves Forecast 2024

Discover Japan during the beautiful season of autumn leaves
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Surrounded by rich nature, Japan has four magical seasons. Autumn is considered one of the most beautiful as the landscape turns vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and red. Colorful autumn leaves, known as koyo, have been admired in Japan for centuries and today, together with the Sakura (cherry blossoms), attract a large number of visitors, both local and international. The perfect time to visit these incredible sights is from late September to early December, depending on the place, elevation, and temperature of the year

Each year, the season of scenic autumn leaves begins in colder areas of northern Hokkaido and gradually moves southward to central and southern Japan. In each region, the mountains are colored first, then scenes of colored leaves spread into city gardens, parks, and temples. Both areas are definitely worth a visit. The secret behind the picturesque vivid foliage lies in Japan’s typical autumn weather – a difference in temperature between cooler mornings, warm sunny daytime, and cold evenings that allow autumn leaves to change. The scenic autumn season is the time of year when it is neither too hot nor too cold, making it easy and comfortable to travel. This is also the season of harvest and fine seasonal food, which potentially makes autumn the best time for you to visit.

2024 Autumn Leaves Forecast – when and where to see koyo

* based on data from previous years
Peak Color Early October Mid-October Late October Early November Mid-November Late November Early December Mid-December Late December Sapporo, Oct 28 Kushiro, Oct 16 Sendai, Nov 21 Osaka, Dec 1 Hiroshima, Nov 22 Nagoya, Nov 28 Kochi, Dec 2 Aomori, Nov 13 Akita, Nov 12 Niigata, Nov 15 Kanazawa, Nov 24 Tokyo, Nov 28 Nagano, Nov 12 Fukuoka, Dec 1 Kagoshima, Dec 15

2024 Autumn Leaves Forecast - when and where to see koyo

* based on data from previous years
Peak Color Early October Mid-October Late October Early November Mid-November Late November Early December Mid-December Late December Sapporo, Oct 28 Sendai, Nov 21 Nagoya, Nov 28 Kochi, Dec 2 Osaka, Dec 1 Hiroshima, Nov 22 Kushiro, Oct 16 Aomori, Nov 13 Akita, Nov 12 Nagano, Nov 12 Niigata, Nov 15 Kanazawa, Nov 24 Fukuoka, Dec 1 Kagoshima, Dec 15 Tokyo, Nov 28

Source: Japan Weather Association (http://tenki.jp)
Note: The forecast is subject to change due to weather conditions.

Best Destinations for Scenic Autumn Leaves

Autumn leaves – each destination has its own unique character and beauty, including the magnificent landscapes of Hokkaido, the eye-catching color contrast of temples and trees in Kyoto, and radiant mountains across Kyushu. The most iconic and popular autumn-colored tree is a Japanese maple tree, characterized by a breathtaking gradation from green to yellow, orange, and red leaves that can occasionally be seen all at once. Make the most of Japan while admiring sceneries filled with colorful autumn leaves.

Region Prefecture City Best season Average 2024 Trend
Hokkaido Hokkaido Sapporo Early November 28-Oct Average year
Kushiro Mid-October 16-Oct Average year
Tohoku Miyagi Sendai Late November 21-Nov Late
Akita Akita Mid-November 12-Nov Late
Aomori Aomori Mid-November 13-Nov Late
Hokuriku Shinetsu Nagano Nagano Late November 12-Nov Late
Niigata Niigata Late November 15-Nov Late
Ishikawa Kanazawa Early December 24-Nov Late
Kanto Tokyo Chiyoda Early December 28-Nov Late
Tokai Aichi Nagoya Early December 28-Nov Late
Kansai Osaka Osaka Early December 1-Dec Late
Chugoku Hiroshima Hiroshima Late November 22-Nov Late
Shikoku Kochi Kochi Early December 2-Dec Late
Kyushu Kagoshima Kagoshima Mid-December 15-Dec Average year
Fukuoka Fukuoka Early December 1-Dec Late

* based on data from previous years

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