The second autumn foliage forecast for Japan is here
When you see someone post a picture in a trench coat and order a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, you know fall has arrived. In places like Japan, a breathtaking foliage paints the landscapes brilliant red and gold around this time. If you want to experience this yourself, lucky for you, the forecast is officially out!
On Oct. 2, the Japan Meteorological Corporation released its second forecast for the start of the autumn foliage season.
Unlike the sakura that moves south to north, the autumn color change sweeps across Japan the opposite way, spanning from Hokkaido all the way to Kagoshima.
The JMC has estimated the best viewing dates for red leaves (maple trees) and yellow leaves (ginkgo trees) for approximately 700 popular viewing locations across the country.
Furthermore, the forecast also includes anticipated autumn foliage details for around 2,900 mountains across Japan, offering insights based on altitude.
To get the most detailed and up-to-date information, travelers can check the weather and disaster information site “Otenki Navigator,” which provides forecasts for viewing locations and mountains in four languages, including English.
Check out the forecast for red leaves viewing below:
- Sapporo - forecast forred leaves: November 9, average date forred leaves: November 9
- Aomori - forecast forred leaves: November 11, average date forred leaves: November 13
- Sendai - forecast forred leaves: November 27, average date forred leaves: November 21
- Tokyo - forecast forred leaves: November 28, average date forred leaves: December 1
- Kanazawa - forecast forred leaves: December 1, average date forred leaves: November 24
- Nagano - forecast forred leaves: November 24, average date forred leaves: November 12
- Nagoya - forecast forred leaves: December 3, average date forred leaves: November 28
- Kyoto - forecast forred leaves: December 12, average date forred leaves: December 5
- Osaka- forecast forred leaves: December 5, average date forred leaves: December 1
- Wakayama - forecast forred leaves: December 13, average date forred leaves: December 6
- Hiroshima - forecast forred leaves: November 29, average date forred leaves: November 22
- Kochi - forecast forred leaves: December 10, average date forred leaves: December 2
- Fukuoka - forecast forred leaves: December 9, average date forred leaves: December 1
- Kagoshima - forecast forred leaves: December 13, average date forred leaves: December 15
Check out the forecast for yellow leaves viewing below:
- Sapporo - forecast forred leaves: November 7, average date forred leaves: November 4
- Aomori - forecast forred leaves: November 7, average date forred leaves: November 2
- Sendai - forecast forred leaves: November 30, average date forred leaves: November 23
- Tokyo - forecast forred leaves: November 27, average date forred leaves: November 23
- Kanazawa - forecast forred leaves: November 12, average date forred leaves: November 10
- Nagano - forecast forred leaves: November 17, average date forred leaves: November 10
- Nagoya - forecast forred leaves: November 19, average date forred leaves: November 18
- Kyoto - forecast forred leaves: November 28, average date forred leaves: November 24
- Osaka- forecast forred leaves: November 24, average date forred leaves: November 22
- Wakayama - forecast forred leaves: November 27, average date forred leaves: November 23
- Hiroshima - forecast forred leaves: November 29, average date forred leaves: November 22
- Kochi - forecast forred leaves: November 17, average date forred leaves: November 15
- Fukuoka - forecast forred leaves: November 28, average date forred leaves: November 20
- Kagoshima - forecast forred leaves: November 29, average date forred leaves: November 25
