While sakura may be at the forefront of Japan’s global botanical reputation, the autumn foliage season is another highly anticipated time that presents a breathtaking display of vibrant colors that should not be missed.

Here is when you can expect to see Japan’s stunning red and yellow foliage in 2025.

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Autumn Leaves Forecast for 2025

The Japan Meteorological Agency, considered the most reliable source for fall foliage news, released its first forecast of the season. The agency’s forecast has the estimated best viewing dates for both red maple trees and yellow ginkgo trees spanning from Hokkaido to Kagoshima. Here are some tentative dates to get a head start on your autumn itinerary.

Tokyo typically sees red leaves around the end of November, while Osaka and Kyoto lean more towards the first week of December. You can expect to see yellow ginkgo leaves in there cities earlier though, around November 23. 

Viewing Recommendations by Area

Here are some regional references and sightseeing recommendations to note down for the most stunning nature landscapes.

Please note that the actual autumn leaves may vary from the forecasts depending on the weather and conditions at each location.

Hokkaido/Tohoku 

Region Recommended Spots More Data
Iwate Prefecture Morioka Castle Site Park Late October – Mid November
Yamagata Prefecture Akashiba Dam Late October – Mid November
Hokkaido Jozankei Gensei Park Late October – Mid November
Iwate/Akita/Aomori Mt. Hachimantai Late October – Mid November

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Region Recommended Spots
Iwate Prefecture Morioka Castle Site Park
Yamagata Prefecture Akashiba Dam
Hokkaido Jozankei Gensei Park
Iwate/Akita/Aomori Mt. Hachimantai

 

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Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Chiba Prefecture Shimizu Park Late November – Early December
Ibaraki Prefecture Fukuroda Falls Early November – Mid November
Saitama Prefecture Nagatoro Iwadatami Early November – Late November
Tochigi Prefecture Lake Chuzenji Mid October – Late October
Kanagawa Prefecture Hakone Gora Park Early November – Late November
Tokyo Hamarikyu Gardens Late November – Early December
Tokyo Meiji Jingu Gaien Mid November – Early December
Tokyo Mt. Takao Mid November – Late November

Koshinetsu/Hokuriku

Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Nagano Prefecture Senjojiki Cirque Late September – Early October
Toyama Prefecture Toyama Municipal Folkcraft Village Late October – Mid November
Ishikawa Prefecture Natadera Temple Early November – Late November
Niigata Prefecture Lake Oku-Tadami Mid October – Early November
Yamanashi Prefecture Lake Kawaguchi Maple Corridor Early November – Late November
Nagano Prefecture Upper Togakushi Shrine Early October – Late October

Tokai

Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Aichi Prefecture Okazaki City Higashi Park Mid November – Early December
Aichi Prefecture Korankei Gorge Mid November – Late November
Gifu Prefecture Oyada Shrine Mid November – Late November
Gifu Prefecture Hakusan Shirakawago White Road Early October – Late October
Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Amagi Late October – Early December

Osaka Castle Park

Kansai

Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Temple Late November – Early December
Kyoto Yoshimine-dera Temple Mid November – Early December
Shiga Prefecture Ishiyama-dera Temple Mid November – Early December
Osaka Osaka Castle Park Early November – Mid December
Nara Prefecture Hasedera Temple Late November – Early December
Nara Prefecture Torimiyama Park Mid November – Late November
Japan Autumn Leaves Forecast 2025

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Chugoku

Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Yamaguchi Prefecture Tainei-ji Temple Mid November – Early December
Yamaguchi Prefecture Mori Garden Mid November – Early December
Hiroshima Prefecture Momijidani Park Mid November – Late November
Hiroshima Prefecture Saburonosuberi Falls Mid November
Okayama Prefecture Okayama Korakuen Mid November – Early December

Kankakei Gorge

Shikoku

Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Kagawa Prefecture Ritsurin Garden Mid November – Early December
Kagawa Prefecture Kankakei National Park Early November – Late November
Tokushima Prefecture Iya Valley Late October – Mid November
Tokushima Prefecture Konose Gorge Late October – Late November
Kochi Prefecture Befu Gorge Mid November – Late November
Ehime Prefecture Shirataki Park Early November – Late November

Mt. Kirishima

Kyushu

Region Recommended Spots Peak Time
Kagoshima Prefecture Soginotaki Park Mid November – Late November
Saga Prefecture Tozan Shrine Mid November – Early December
Saga Prefecture Mifuneyama Rakuen Mid November – Early December
Oita Prefecture Mt. Hiko Late October – Mid November
Miyazaki Prefecture Mt. Kirishima Late October – Late November

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Updated On October 22, 2025