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 first forecast was released on September 2, with a second forecast released on October 2. The dates have shifted slightly. Hokkaidō autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Sapporo autumn leaves November 9 November 7 Tōhoku autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Sendai autumn leaves November 27 November 30 Aomori autumn leaves November 15 November 7 Kanto autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Tokyo autumn leaves December 1 November 27 Kansai autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Kyoto autumn leaves December 12 November 28 Osaka autumn leaves December 5 November 24 Chūbu autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Nagoya autumn leaves December 3 November 19 Kanazawa autumn leaves December 1 November 12 Nagano autumn leaves November 24 November 17 Shikoku and Chūgoku autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Hiroshima autumn leaves November 29 November 21 Kochi autumn leaves December 10 November 17 Kyūshū autumn forecast 2025 City Red leaves Yellow leaves Fukuoka autumn leaves December 9 November 28 Kagoshima autumn leaves December 13 November 29 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 October 2, 2025, by Jane Pipkin.
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel