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First Fall Foliage Forecast Announced for 2025

First Fall Foliage Forecast Announced for 2025


The first fall-foliage forecast for Japan is out! The Japan Meteorological Corporation released its predictions for peak autumn-leaf viewing, or kōyō, on September 2nd, covering more than 3,500 locations across the country.

While the intense heat of summer will mean that some areas see the colorful leaves later than usual, in Tokyo the best time to see fall foliage is expected to be around November 30th this year, which is pretty normal.

Autumn leaves forecast 2025 for Japan
Best dates for the maple leaves. | Photo by Japan Meteorological Corporation

Best dates for red foliage in 2025

  • Tokyo: November 30th
  • Nagoya: December 3rd
  • Osaka: December 4th
  • Fukuoka: December 9th
  • Sapporo: November 7th
  • Sendai: November 26th
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Best dates for yellow foliage in 2025

  • Tokyo: November 26th
  • Nagoya: November 18th
  • Osaka: November 24th
  • Fukuoka: November 28th
  • Sapporo: November 6th
  • Sendai: November 29th
Yellow foliage forecast map for Japan 2025
The best dates for the ginkgo trees. | Photo by Japan Meteorological Corporation

The Japan Meteorological Corporation releases forecasts for autumn leaves (and spring cherry blossoms) every year, updating them regularly as more data becomes available. Their fall-foliage forecasts cover approximately 700 kōyō spots and 2,900 mountains around the country.

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