{"id":1648,"date":"2021-09-10T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:17:43","slug":"japan-autumn-leaves-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-autumn-leaves-forecast","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Season in Japan in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many travelers often consider autumn in Japan to be the <strong>most beautiful time to visit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As temperatures dip after the scorching summer, the colors of the leaves change into vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. This natural phenomenon is called <strong>koyo or momiji (meaning red leaves)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Japanese fall foliage is a magnificent sight that has <strong>inspired artists and poets for centuries<\/strong>, and travelers come from all over the world to view it.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains what autumn in Japan is like and when to expect the country\u2019s <strong>fall foliage in 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#When_is_Autumn_in_Japan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> When is Autumn in Japan?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Fall_foliage_forecast_for_2026\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Fall foliage forecast for 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Momijigari_Red_leaf_hunting\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Momijigari: Red leaf hunting<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The_history_of_Momijigari\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> The history of Momijigari<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_cultural_significance_of_maple_leaves\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> The cultural significance of maple leaves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Planning_an_autumn_trip_to_Japan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Planning an autumn trip to Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"When_is_Autumn_in_Japan\">When is Autumn in Japan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fall in Japan generally spans <strong>from September through early December<\/strong>, with the timing of fall colors depending heavily on the region.<\/p>\n<p>The season typically <strong>begins in Hokkaido around mid-September,<\/strong> when cooler air arrives earlier due to its northern location.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-871\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sagano-train-autumn-e1485856337992.jpg\" alt=\"Sagano Scenic Railway\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sagano-train-autumn-e1485856337992.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sagano-train-autumn-e1485856337992-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sagano Scenic Railway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 16px;\">The colors then sweep southward, reaching central Japan between mid-October and late November, and <strong>continuing into December<\/strong> in the milder southern areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The period is commonly referred to as the <strong>maple leaf season<\/strong>, or momiji season, because the brilliant red hues of Japanese maple trees are the most iconic autumn sight.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Fall_foliage_forecast_for_2026\">Fall foliage forecast for 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The turning of the leaves in Japan varies due to temperature, elevation, and latitude, and the best time to experience it <strong>differs every year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In general, the autumn foliage season<strong> begins in the northern and mountainous areas<\/strong> of Japan before gradually moving south and to lower elevations.<\/p>\n<p>For 2026, warmer-than-average autumn temperatures are expected across much of Japan. As a result, the best viewing period for red and yellow leaves is forecast to be <strong>around average or later than average<\/strong> in many areas.<\/p>\n<p>According to the first official 2026 forecast, released on September 2, red leaves are expected to <strong>reach their best viewing around<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>November 7 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sapporo-travel-guide\">Sapporo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>November 29 in Tokyo<\/li>\n<li>December 11 in Kyoto<\/li>\n<li>December 7 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Fukuoka<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the typical timing of autumn color changes and<strong> peak viewing periods<\/strong> across key regions of Japan:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<td><strong>Region \/ city<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Typical start of color change<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Peak viewing period<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hokkaido <\/strong>(Daisetsuzan, Sapporo, Hakodate)<\/td>\n<td>Mid\u2013September<\/td>\n<td>Late September \u2013 Early October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tohoku<\/strong> (Aomori, Nikko, Sendai)<\/td>\n<td>Late September<\/td>\n<td>Early \u2013 Mid October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nagano &amp; Japanese Alps <\/strong>(Kamikochi, Tateyama)<\/td>\n<td>Late September<\/td>\n<td>Early \u2013 Mid October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kanto<\/strong> (Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone)<\/td>\n<td>Mid\u2013October<\/td>\n<td>Late October \u2013 Mid November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kansai<\/strong> (Kyoto, Osaka, Nara)<\/td>\n<td>Mid\u2013October<\/td>\n<td>Mid November \u2013 Early December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chubu <\/strong>(Takayama, Kanazawa, Mt. Fuji area)<\/td>\n<td>Mid\u2013October<\/td>\n<td>Early \u2013 Mid November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chugoku <\/strong>(Hiroshima, Okayama)<\/td>\n<td>Late October<\/td>\n<td>Mid \u2013 Late November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shikoku<\/strong> (Matsuyama, Iya Valley)<\/td>\n<td>Late October<\/td>\n<td>Mid \u2013 Late November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kyushu<\/strong> (Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki)<\/td>\n<td>Early November<\/td>\n<td>Mid November \u2013 Early December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These Momiji forecasts are to be used as a guide only. Foliage displays can change <strong>depending on temperatures and weather conditions<\/strong> during the autumn season.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22528\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/autumn-japan-2026-fall-foliage-forecast.webp\" alt=\"japan fall foliage forecast 2026\" width=\"800\" height=\"1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/autumn-japan-2026-fall-foliage-forecast.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/autumn-japan-2026-fall-foliage-forecast-221x300.webp 221w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/autumn-japan-2026-fall-foliage-forecast-590x800.webp 590w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/autumn-japan-2026-fall-foliage-forecast-768x1042.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/s.n-kishou.co.jp\/w\/sp\/koyo\/koyo_top\">Japan Meteorological Agency<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Momijigari_Red_leaf_hunting\">Momijigari: Red leaf hunting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Autumn in Japan is known as Aki (\u79cb) and the fall foliage is commonly described using 2 terms: <strong>Koyo (\u7d05\u8449) and Momiji (\u7d05\u8449)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Koyo describes red and yellow fall colors, while <strong>Momiji specifically applies to the intensely red maple leaves<\/strong> that are particularly notable during the season.<\/p>\n<p>The activity of searching for the most striking shades of red fall leaves is known as <strong>Momijigari (red leaf hunting)<\/strong>. It has been popular in Japan for centuries and is now a major draw for tourists.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy your JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited train travel in Japan<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy your JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The JR Pass gives you unlimited access to transportation all around Japan for 7, 14, or 21 days, including Shinkansen.<\/p>\n<p>A single ticket, huge savings.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your JR Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"The_history_of_Momijigari\">The history of Momijigari<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The tradition of Momijigari has had a profound influence on Japanese culture <strong>since the Heian period (794-1195)<\/strong>, with hunting for maples particularly popular across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Momijigari <strong>features heavily in eighth-century Manyoshu poetry<\/strong>, and the classical Heian Period novel \u2018The Tale of the Genji\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>For Buddhists, it&#8217;s a moment that&#8217;s<strong> important both spiritually and symbolically<\/strong>, as it reminds us that life is passing.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_cultural_significance_of_maple_leaves\">The cultural significance of maple leaves<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The maple leaf <strong>symbolizes fall in Japanese culture<\/strong>, and features widely in seasonal traditions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1634\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1634 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/japanese-autumn-maple-leaf-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Maple red leaves during the autumn\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maple red leaves during the autumn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Maple-shaped cakes are typical during the fall, and the leaves themselves are <strong>often eaten as tempura<\/strong>. There are various varieties of maple leaf tempura served throughout the country during the season, often accompanied by a cup of Japanese tea.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Planning_an_autumn_trip_to_Japan\">Planning an autumn trip to Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to experience Momijigari in Japan, it\u2019s advisable to start planning your trip <strong>around 6 months in advance<\/strong>, particularly if you wish to visit the most popular locations.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>For Momijigari trip inspiration, see our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-places-autumn-leaves-japan\">best places to see autumn leaves in Japan<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast\">cherry blossom<\/a> season in the spring, accommodation in Tokyo and Kyoto can fill up quickly for the fall foliage season, soyou\u2019re recommended to <strong>make reservations as soon as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s always a good idea to <strong>check the annual fall foliage forecast <\/strong>as soon as it&#8217;s available, as the exact dates for the best time to see autumn leaves in Japan can vary by year and region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many travelers often consider autumn in Japan to be the most beautiful time to visit. 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