We can’t quite put into words how beautiful Japan looks during autumn with the fall foliage but we can promise you that it’ll definitely be an experience you’ll want to have at least once in your lifetime!
P.S. Don’t forget to download the HHWT Travel Planner app, available on Google Play for Android andiTunes Store for iOS, to make your trip planning for Tokyo even easier! You can find attractions as well as halal food and prayer spaces near these attractions, so no worries on not being able to find halal food anymore!

Kyoto is one of the cities in Japan you have to visit to catch the breathtaking autumn foliage!
Check out our article for the top 5 spots you have to visit in Kyoto during autumn!
If you’re already planning your trip later this year, we have good news! The forecast for fall foliage in Japan is out
Region and Place | Estimated Viewing Time |
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Hokkaido | Late September to Late October |
Tohoku | Early October to Early November |
Kanto | Late October to Early December |
Chubu | Late October to Early December |
Kansai | Early November to Early December |
Chugoku | Early November to Late November |
Shikoku | Mid November to Early December |
Kyushu | Early November to Late November |
Iwate | Early October to Late October |
Miyagi | Late October to Early November |
Kamakura | Late November to Early December |
Nagoya | Late November to Early December |
Tokyo | Late November to Early Decmeber |
Kyoto | Mid November to Early December |
Nikko | Early October to Mid November |
Nara | Early November to Early December |
Osaka | Mid November to Early December |
Hakone | Early November to Late November |
Miyajima | Early November to Late November |
The forecasted period for autumn leaves starts as early as late September in Hokkaido and ends in early December in Osaka, which gives you some time to start planning your Japan autumn adventure
Credit: kyuhoshi
We’ll be updating once the estimated dates are released so do keep a look out!