Autumn Leaves in Osaka in Early December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Osaka's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 22. For a December 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~30%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~30%.
30%chance of peak colorA coin-flip — worth a backup plan.
usual color
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Nov 4darker = peak colorDec 18
What you'll likely see
Peak colour · ~1 dayFalling / past peak · ~9 days
Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
This window is a stretch in Osaka — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Tokyo (84%) or Beppu (Oita) (83%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Tokyo · Beppu.
About these numbers: Famous viewing spots in Osaka typically peak about 9 days earlier than JMA's reference tree at the city observatory; these odds follow the spots' typical timing. Why?
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