Autumn Leaves in Nagano in Late November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Nagano's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 12. For a November 21–30 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~39%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~40%.
39%chance of peak color · 40% chance of catching at least some
usual color
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Oct 25darker = peak colorDec 8
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~0.5 daysPeak colour · ~1.5 daysFalling / past peak · ~8 days
Across November 21–30 in an average year, expect roughly 8 days of falling / past peak, and 1.5 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
This window is a stretch in Nagano — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Hiroshima (68%) or Sendai (Tohoku) (68%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Hiroshima · Sendai.