Written by Carey Finn
Researched by Hitomi Kuroda
The first fall-foliage forecast for Japan is out! The Japan Meteorological Corporation released its predictions for peak autumn-leaf viewing, or kōyō, on September 2nd, covering more than 3,500 locations across the country.
While the intense heat of summer will mean that some areas see the colorful leaves later than usual, in Tokyo the best time to see fall foliage is expected to be around November 30th this year, which is pretty normal.
Best dates for red foliage in 2025
- Tokyo: November 30th
- Nagoya: December 3rd
- Osaka: December 4th
- Fukuoka: December 9th
- Sapporo: November 7th
- Sendai: November 26th
Best dates for yellow foliage in 2025
- Tokyo: November 26th
- Nagoya: November 18th
- Osaka: November 24th
- Fukuoka: November 28th
- Sapporo: November 6th
- Sendai: November 29th
The Japan Meteorological Corporation releases forecasts for autumn leaves (and spring cherry blossoms) every year, updating them regularly as more data becomes available. Their fall-foliage forecasts cover approximately 700 kōyō spots and 2,900 mountains around the country.
Top fall reads
Get ready for autumn with our guides:
- 19 Places To See Autumn Leaves in Tokyo
- 9 Best Autumn Day Trips
- 8 Most Amazing Autumn Trees Around Tokyo
While we do our best to ensure it’s correct, information is subject to change.
