Autumn Leaves in Aomori (Tohoku) in Mid November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Aomori (Tohoku)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around November 13. For a November 11–20 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~85%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~95%.
Across November 11–20 in an average year, expect roughly 4 days of peak colour, and 3 days of colours turning. Peak colour — maples at their deepest reds. Gardens and temple grounds are at their best (and busiest).
Shift your dates in Aomori (Tohoku): Aomori (Tohoku) · Early November · 29% peak · Aomori (Tohoku) · Late November · 43% peak
Better odds for November 11–20 elsewhere: Nagano · Mid November · 82% peak · Niigata · Mid November · 71% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Mid November · 43% peak · Nara · Mid November · 43% peak
Some links on this page earn us a commission from qualifying bookings, at no extra cost to you. About.