Autumn Leaves in Kyoto in Mid November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Kyoto's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 25. For a November 11–20 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~19%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~81%.
19%chance of peak colorLikely to miss the peak here.
81% chance of catching at least some autumn color.
usual color
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Nov 3darker = peak colorDec 10
What you'll likely see
Still green · ~4.5 daysColours turning · ~4.5 daysPeak colour · ~0.5 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.
This window is a stretch in Kyoto — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Aomori (Tohoku) (85%) or Nagano (82%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Aomori · Nagano.
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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