Autumn Leaves in Fukuoka in Early December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Fukuoka's autumn leaves reach peak color around December 3. For a December 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~71%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~87%.
Across December 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 3.5 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 Fukuoka: Fukuoka · Late November · 34% peak · Fukuoka · Mid December · 44% peak
Better odds for December 1–10 elsewhere: Osaka · Early December · 95% peak · Kobe · Early December · 85% peak · Tokyo · Early December · 84% peak · Kyoto · Early December · 79% peak
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