Autumn Leaves in Nagano in Early November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Nagano's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 12. For a November 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~37%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~91%.
37%chance of peak colorA coin-flip — worth a backup plan.
91% chance of catching at least some autumn color.
usual color
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Oct 24darker = peak colorNov 27
What you'll likely see
Still green · ~3 daysColours turning · ~5.5 daysPeak colour · ~1.5 days
A mix: greens shifting to yellows and first reds, deepening daily.
This window is a stretch in Nagano — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Sapporo (Hokkaido) (67%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Sapporo.
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