Question 1

Will I catch autumn leaves in Sendai (Tohoku) in November 1–10?

Accepted Answer

In an average year, Sendai (Tohoku)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around November 21. For a November 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~4%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~43%.

Question 2

What will the trees actually look like in November 1–10?

Accepted Answer

Across November 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 8 days of still green, and 2 days of colours turning. Leaves still mostly green — colour hasn't reached this city yet in most years.

Question 3

What if I miss peak color in Sendai (Tohoku)?

Accepted Answer

This window is a stretch in Sendai (Tohoku) — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds in Sapporo (Hokkaido) (67%) instead. Or shift your own trip a few days later toward the peak (around November 21).

Autumn Leaves in Sendai (Tohoku) in Early November: Will You Catch Them? (2026)