autumn leaves in Japan for 2024autumn leaves in Japan for 2024

On October 1, 2024, the Japan Meteorological Corporation released its first forecast for this year’s autumn leaves conditions in Japan.

They estimated the best viewing times for autumn leaves (maple trees) and ginkgo leaves from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, covering about 700 scenic spots. Additionally, forecasts for the best viewing times of autumn leaves at different elevations for approximately 2,700 mountains across Japan were also provided.

The next forecast is expected to be updated in lately October.

Japan Meteorological Corporation official website: https://n-kishou.com/corp/

Foliage & Ginkgo forecast URL (in English): https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/autumn/?lang=en

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(All images in this article, unless otherwise noted, are from the Japan Meteorological Corporation website, with the header image sourced from photo-ac)

You may also want to read: 2024 Japanese Foliage Season: Where to See Maples in Autumn?

【20241001】2nd Forecast of the Best Viewing Times for Autumn and Ginkgo Leaves in 2024

Forecast map for viewing red leaves

Forecast map for viewing yellow leaves

【Released on October 1, 2024】

This autumn, higher-than-normal temperatures are forecasted across Japan. The best viewing times for autumn leaves will be around the average or slightly later nationwide. In western Japan, the best viewing times for ginkgo leaves are expected to be around the average, while in northern and eastern Japan, they may also be around the average or slightly later.

In Tokyo, the best viewing period for autumn leaves is expected around December 1, and in Osaka, around December 4, both in line with average forecasts. In some areas like Sapporo and Nagano, the best viewing times for autumn leaves will be more than 10 days later than average.

Best Viewing Times for Japan Autumn Leaves Forecast

[Released October 1, 2024]

Forecast for red leaves viewing dates

CityExpected Leaf Color DateDifference from AverageAverage Leaf Color DateVariety
Sapporo11/710 days (later than average)10/28Japanese mountain maple
Aomori11/152 days (average)11/13Japanese Iroha maple
Sendai11/287 days (later than average)11/21Japanese Iroha maple
Tokyo12/13 days (average)11/28Japanese Iroha maple
Kanazawa12/17 days (later than average)11/24Japanese Iroha maple
Nagano11/2513 days (later than average)11/12Japanese Iroha maple
Nagoya12/46 days (average)11/28Japanese Iroha maple
Kyoto12/127 days (later than average)12/5Japanese Iroha maple
Osaka12/43 days (average)12/1Japanese Iroha maple
Wakayama12/137 days (later than average)12/6Japanese Iroha maple
Hiroshima11/297 days (later than average)11/22Japanese Iroha maple
Kochi12/108 days (later than average)12/2Japanese Iroha maple
Fukuoka12/109 days (later than average)12/1Japanese Iroha maple
Kagoshima12/150 days (average)12/15Japanese Iroha maple

Expected Best Viewing Period for Yellow Leaves

CityExpected Yellow Leaf DateDifference from AverageAverage Yellow Leaf DateVariety
Sapporo11/40 days (average)11/4Ginkgo
Aomori11/75 days (average)11/2Ginkgo
Sendai11/307 days (later than average)11/23Ginkgo
Tokyo11/263 days (average)11/23Ginkgo
Kanazawa11/122 days (average)11/10Ginkgo
Nagano11/177 days (later than average)11/10Ginkgo
Nagoya11/191 day (average)11/18Ginkgo
Kyoto11/284 days (average)11/24Ginkgo
Osaka11/242 days (average)11/22Ginkgo
Wakayama11/274 days (average)11/23Ginkgo
Hiroshima11/216 days (average)11/15Ginkgo
Kochi11/172 days (average)11/15Ginkgo
Fukuoka11/288 days (later than average)11/20Ginkgo
Kagoshima11/294 days (average)11/25Ginkgo

Viewing Peak Forecast Map

山の紅葉見頃予想

Left: Daisetsuzan & Asahidake (Hokkaido)
Right: Takaosan (Tokyo)

With autumn quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning your trips to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage across Japan!

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