Autumn Leaves in Kanazawa in Early December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Kanazawa's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 24. For a December 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~48%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~50%.
48%chance of peak color · 50% chance of catching at least some
usual color
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Nov 6darker = peak colorDec 18
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~1 dayPeak colour · ~2 daysFalling / past peak · ~7 days
Across December 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 7 days of falling / past peak, and 2 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
This window is a stretch in Kanazawa — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Kochi (68%) or Osaka (68%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Kochi · Osaka.