Autumn Leaves in Kyoto in Late November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Kyoto's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 25. For a November 21–30 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~79%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~97%.
79%chance of peak colorGood odds — you should catch them.
97% chance of catching at least some autumn color.
usual color
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Nov 7darker = peak colorDec 10
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~4 daysPeak colour · ~4 daysFalling / past peak · ~1.5 days
Expect a mix of stages over these dates rather than one — which you see most depends on whether it's an early or a late year.
See Kyoto hotels for November 21–30 →
Peak-season rooms in Kyoto sell out months ahead.
Things to do in Kyoto →About these numbers: Famous viewing spots in Kyoto typically peak about 10 days earlier than JMA's reference tree at the city observatory; these odds follow the spots' typical timing. Why?
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