Written by Alexandra Ziminski
Researched by Jane Pipkin
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 far away.
Japan fall foliage forecast 2025
The third — and latest — Japan autumn leaves prediction came out on November 4. We have updated our tables below.
The first forecast was released on September 2, with a second forecast released on October 2. The dates have shifted slightly since then.
Hokkaidō autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo autumn leaves | November 5 | November 5 |
Tōhoku autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai autumn leaves | November 27 | November 30 |
| Aomori autumn leaves | November 15 | November 5 |
Kanto autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo autumn leaves | December 2 | November 27 |
Kansai autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto autumn leaves | December 15 | November 30 |
| Osaka autumn leaves | December 7 | November 26 |
Chūbu autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya autumn leaves | December 5 | November 20 |
| Kanazawa autumn leaves | December 2 | November 4 |
| Nagano autumn leaves | November 25 | November 17 |
Shikoku and Chūgoku autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima autumn leaves | November 30 | November 22 |
| Kochi autumn leaves | December 13 | November 19 |
Kyūshū autumn forecast 2025
| City | Red leaves | Yellow leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka autumn leaves | December 12 | December 1 |
| Kagoshima autumn leaves | December 16 | December 2 |
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 November 5, 2025, by Carey Finn.
