Written by JC Team
Kōyō (or fall-foliage viewing) is a great excuse to get outdoors. Similar to cherry-blossom season, people celebrate the autumn leaves in Japan by picnicking, drinking and strolling with friends and family.
Use our Japan fall foliage forecast map to figure out the prime viewing times around the country. With total forest cover at 67%, the newly red, yellow and orange leaves are never too far away!
Japan fall foliage forecast 2024
Hokkaidō autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Sapporo autumn leaves | November 11 | November 12 |
Tōhoku autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Sendai autumn leaves | November 22 | November 28 |
Aomori autumn leaves | November 15 | November 8 |
Kanto autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Tokyo autumn leaves | December 5 | November 30 |
Kansai autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Kyoto autumn leaves | December 18 | December 3 |
Osaka autumn leaves | December 9 | November 27 |
Chūbu autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Nagoya autumn leaves | December 9 | November 16 |
Kanazawa autumn leaves | December 4 | November 10 |
Nagano autumn leaves | December 2 | November 25 |
Shikoku and Chūgoku autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Hiroshima autumn leaves | December 4 | November 25 |
Kochi autumn leaves | December 15 | November 25 |
Kyūshū autumn forecast 2024
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
Fukuoka autumn leaves | December 15 | December 3 |
Kagoshima autumn leaves | December 21 | December 4 |
If you’re in the Tokyo area, be sure to check out our Tokyo autumn leaves viewing guide.
Also read:
- Japan Autumn Leaves: Top Spots and How to Get There
- Japanese Fall Foods To Try
- Autumn Flowers in Japan
Japan autumn leaves forecast dates sourced from the Japan Meteorological Corporation. Post last updated on December 2, 2024.
