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Autumn Leaves in Nagoya in Early December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)

In an average year, Nagoya's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 28. For a December 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~72%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~74%.

72% chance of peak color · 74% chance of catching at least some
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Nov 10darker = peak colorDec 18
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~1.5 daysPeak colour · ~3.5 daysFalling / past peak · ~5.5 days

Across December 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 5.5 days of falling / past peak, and 3.5 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.

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Shift your dates in Nagoya: Nagoya · Late November · 62% peak · Nagoya · Mid December · 16% peak

Better odds for December 1–10 elsewhere: Osaka · Early December · 95% peak · Kobe · Early December · 85% peak · Tokyo · Early December · 84% peak · Kyoto · Early December · 79% peak

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