Autumn Leaves in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Late October: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Sapporo (Hokkaido)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around October 28. For an October 21–31 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~67%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~97%.
67%chance of peak colorGood odds — you should catch them.
97% chance of catching at least some autumn color.
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Oct 10darker = peak colorNov 12
What you'll likely see
Still green · ~1.5 daysColours turning · ~5.5 daysPeak colour · ~3 daysFalling / past peak · ~1 day
Expect a mix of stages over these dates rather than one — which you see most depends on whether it's an early or a late year.
See Sapporo hotels for October 21–31 →
Peak-season rooms in Sapporo sell out months ahead.
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