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Autumn Leaves in Hiroshima in Late November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)

In an average year, Hiroshima's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 22. For a November 21–30 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~95%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~97%.

95% chance of peak color · 97% chance of catching at least some
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What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~2.5 daysPeak colour · ~5 daysFalling / past peak · ~2.5 days

Across November 21–30 in an average year, expect roughly 5 days of peak colour, and 2.5 days of falling / past peak. Peak colour — maples at their deepest reds. Gardens and temple grounds are at their best (and busiest).

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Shift your dates in Hiroshima: Hiroshima · Mid November · 31% peak · Hiroshima · Early December · 31% peak

Better odds for November 21–30 elsewhere: Kanazawa · Late November · 86% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Late November · 80% peak · Takamatsu · Late November · 72% peak · Tokyo · Late November · 69% peak

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