Japan Trip Tools

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%.

67% chance of peak color · 69% chance of catching at least some
usual color
this window
Oct 10darker = peak colorNov 18
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~1 dayPeak colour · ~3 daysFalling / past peak · ~6 days

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.

See Sapporo hotels for November 1–10 →
Peak-season rooms in Sapporo sell out months ahead.
Things to do in Sapporo →

Check your exact dates →

Nearby dates & cities

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

See all cities and dates →

Some links on this page earn us a commission from qualifying bookings, at no extra cost to you. About.