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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%.

85% chance of peak color · 95% chance of catching at least some
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Oct 26darker = peak colorNov 28
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~3 daysPeak colour · ~4 daysFalling / past peak · ~2.5 days

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).

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Peak-season rooms in Aomori sell out months ahead.
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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

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