Autumn Leaves in Nara in Late November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Nara's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 21. For a November 21–30 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~64%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~78%.
Across November 21–30 in an average year, expect roughly 4 days of falling / past peak, and 3 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
Shift your dates in Nara: Nara · Mid November · 43% peak · Nara · Early December · 35% peak
Better odds for November 21–30 elsewhere: Hiroshima · Late November · 95% peak · Kanazawa · Late November · 86% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Late November · 80% peak · Takamatsu · Late November · 72% peak
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