Question 1

Will I catch autumn leaves in Shizuoka (Fuji area) in December 1–10?

Accepted Answer

In an average year, Shizuoka (Fuji area)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around December 9. For a December 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~55%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~94%.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Across December 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 5 days of colours turning, and 2.5 days of peak colour. A mix: greens shifting to yellows and first reds, deepening daily.

Question 3

What if I miss peak color in Shizuoka (Fuji area)?

Accepted Answer

This window is a stretch in Shizuoka (Fuji area) — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds in Osaka (95%) or Kobe (85%) instead. Or shift your own trip a few days later toward the peak (around December 9).

Autumn Leaves in Shizuoka (Fuji area) in Early December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)