When is the best time to see autumn leaves in 2025? Will it be early or late this year?
Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025 (Reiwa 7)
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Introducing predictions on whether the best time to see autumn leaves will be earlier or later than usual.
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Hokkaido ・ Tohoku ・ Kanto ・ Koshin ・ Hokuriku ・ Tokai ・ Kansai ・ China ・ Shikoku ・ Kyushu Such, Best time to see autumn leaves in each area I will also tell you!
Autumn leaves are easily affected by the weather, so please check the latest local information when visiting autumn leaf viewing spots.
table of contents
- 1 Hokkaido and Tohoku: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
- 2 Kanto, Koshin, Hokuriku, and Tokai: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
- 3 Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
- 4 Summary of best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
- 5 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Hokkaido and Tohoku: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
Hokkaido or Tohoku The best time to see the autumn leaves is " Average or slower than average ” is expected.
In 2025, high temperatures are expected to continue until October.
By mid-October, the temperature difference between day and night will become greater, and many places are expected to reach their peak viewing season. .
| Hokkaido x autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sounkyo (Souunkyo) |
Mid-October | Early October to mid-October | Average year |
|
Jozankei Onsen (Jouzan Keionsen) |
Mid-October | Early October to mid-October | Average year |
|
Onuma Park (Oonuma Koen) |
Late October | Mid-October to early November | slow |
*The forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves is based on Iroha maple. However, in Hokkaido, depending on the location, the predictions include mountain maple, large maple, and itaya maple.
| Tohoku x autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oirase Gorge | Late October | Mid-October to early November | Average year |
| Naruko Gorge | Late October | Mid-October to early November | Average year |
| Urabandai | Late October | Mid-October to late October | Average year |
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Kanto, Koshin, Hokuriku, and Tokai: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
Kanto ・ Koshin ・ Hokuriku ・ Tokai The best time to see the autumn leaves is " Same as or slower than normal ” is the prediction.
From early to mid-October, there will be many days of bad weather and temperatures will tend to be higher than average.
It is only in November that morning and evening temperatures drop below 10 degrees.
It is expected to be
In places where the best time to see the flowers is usually from early to mid-October,
The best time to see the flowers is slightly late
It is expected that...
Towards the end of the month, mornings and evenings can feel cooler.
As the number of days with morning temperatures lower than average increases, the leaves are expected to change color smoothly.
| Kanto/Koshin×Autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko/Kinugawa | Mid-October | Early October to late October | slow |
|
Mt. Takao (Takao) |
Late November | Mid-November to early December | Average year |
|
Kamikochi (Kamikochi) |
Mid-October | Early October to late November | slow |
| Hokuriku × Autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahiko Park | Early November | Late October to mid-November | slow |
| Tokai x autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirakawa-go | Late October | Mid-October to mid-November | Average year |
|
Chausuyama Plateau (Chausuyama Kogen) |
Late October | Early October to early November | Average year |
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Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
The best time to see the autumn leaves is "Generally normal" That's my prediction.
Temperatures are expected to be above average through October.
As we move into November, the high temperatures are expected to ease. As the number of mornings with cooler temperatures increases, the leaves begin to change color. .
| Kansai x autumn leaves spot |
Forecast of the best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto/Arashiyama | mid november | Mid-November to early December | Average year |
| China x autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyajima | Late November | Mid-November to late November | Average year |
|
Daisen (Daisen) |
Early November | Late October to early November | slow |
| Shikoku x autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kankakei Gorge (Kankakei) |
mid november | Early November to late November | Average year |
| Kyushu x autumn leaves spot | Estimated best time to see autumn leaves (2025) |
Best time to see autumn leaves Season (normal year) |
than normal late or early |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fukayabakei (Shinyabakei) |
mid november | Early November to late November | Average year |
|
Takachiho Gorge (Takachi Hokyo) |
mid november | Mid-November to late November | Average year |
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Summary of best time to see autumn leaves in 2025
Generally speaking, the best time to see autumn leaves in autumn (September to November) is earlier when the temperature is low, and delayed when the temperature is high.
In 2025 (Reiwa 7), high temperatures are expected to continue across the country until October, but temperatures are expected to ease from November onwards.
The best time to see the autumn leaves is Northern and Eastern Japan will be at or later than normal, while Western Japan will be roughly at normal levels. It is expected that...
The autumn leaves season is a gorgeous time of the year. Please refer to the forecast in the article and look forward to the autumn leaves!
*The content of this article is current as of September 2025.
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