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

In an average year, Sendai (Tohoku)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around November 21. For a November 21–30 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~80%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~87%.

80% chance of peak color · 87% chance of catching at least some
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What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~2.5 daysPeak colour · ~4 daysFalling / past peak · ~3.5 days

Across November 21–30 in an average year, expect roughly 4 days of peak colour, and 3.5 days of falling / past peak. Peak colour — maples at their deepest reds. Gardens and temple grounds are at their best (and busiest).

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Shift your dates in Sendai (Tohoku): Sendai (Tohoku) · Mid November · 43% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Early December · 31% peak

Better odds for November 21–30 elsewhere: Hiroshima · Late November · 95% peak · Kanazawa · Late November · 86% peak · Takamatsu · Late November · 72% peak · Tokyo · Late November · 69% peak

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