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Autumn Leaves in Fukuoka in Late October: Will You Catch Them? (2026)

In an average year, Fukuoka's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 22. For an October 21–31 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~0%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~5%.

0% chance of peak color · 5% chance of catching at least some
usual color
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Oct 13darker = peak colorDec 7

Famous viewing spots in Fukuoka typically peak about 9 days earlier than JMA's reference tree at the city observatory; these odds follow the spots' typical timing.

What you'll likely see
Still green · ~11 days

Across October 21–31 in an average year, expect roughly 11 days of still green. Leaves still mostly green — colour hasn't reached this city yet in most years.

This window is a stretch in Fukuoka — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Sapporo (Hokkaido) (67%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Sapporo.
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Shift your dates in Fukuoka: Fukuoka · Early November · 5% peak

Better odds for October 21–31 elsewhere: Sapporo (Hokkaido) · Late October · 67% peak · Nagano · Late October · 2% peak · Niigata · Late October · 1% peak · Aomori (Tohoku) · Late October · 1% peak

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