Question 1

Will I catch autumn leaves in Kanazawa in November 11–20?

Accepted Answer

In an average year, Kanazawa's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 24. For a November 11–20 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~21%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~88%.

Question 2

What will the trees actually look like in November 11–20?

Accepted Answer

Across November 11–20 in an average year, expect roughly 5.5 days of colours turning, and 4 days of still green. A mix: greens shifting to yellows and first reds, deepening daily.

Question 3

What if I miss peak color in Kanazawa?

Accepted Answer

This window is a stretch in Kanazawa — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds in Aomori (Tohoku) (85%) or Nagano (82%) instead. Or shift your own trip a few days later toward the peak (around November 24).

Autumn Leaves in Kanazawa in Mid November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)