Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026 (Released September 2)

 

 

 

Japan Meteorological Corporation announced its first autumn foliage forecast for 2026 on September 2.

 

It predicts the peak viewing times for red leaves (momiji/maple) and yellow leaves (ginkgo) this year across various cities from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, as well as approximately 700 autumn foliage spots nationwide. Furthermore, it provides elevation-specific peak viewing predictions for about 3,000 mountains across the country. (The next update is scheduled for early October.)

 

 

Northern Japan 

Temperatures in September are expected to be significantly higher than average, while temperatures from October to November are expected to be higher than average. The red leaf season will likely be around average. Peak viewing times are expected to range from early October to mid-November in mountainous areas, and from mid-October to late November in flatland areas. The yellow leaf season will likely be average or later than average. In flatland areas, peak viewing is expected from early November to late November.

 

 

Eastern Japan

Temperatures from September to November are expected to be higher than average. The red leaf season will likely be average or later than average. Peak viewing times are expected to range from late October to early December in mountainous areas, and from late November to mid-December in flatland areas. The yellow leaf season will likely be average or later than average. In flatland areas, peak viewing is expected from early November to early December.

 

 

Western Japan 

Temperatures from September to October are expected to be higher than average, and temperatures in November are expected to be average or slightly higher than average. The red leaf season will likely be around average. Peak viewing times are expected to range from late October to early December in mountainous areas, and from late November to mid-December in flatland areas. The yellow leaf season will likely be around average. In flatland areas, peak viewing is expected from mid-November to early December.

 

 

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