Autumn Leaves in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Early November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Sapporo (Hokkaido)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around October 28. For a November 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~67%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~69%.
Across November 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 6 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido): Sapporo (Hokkaido) · Late October · 67% peak · Sapporo (Hokkaido) · Mid November · 13% peak
Better odds for November 1–10 elsewhere: Nagano · Early November · 37% peak · Aomori (Tohoku) · Early November · 29% peak · Niigata · Early November · 23% peak · Nara · Early November · 10% peak
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