Autumn Leaves in Shizuoka (Fuji area) in Mid December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Shizuoka (Fuji area)'s autumn leaves reach peak color around December 9. For a December 11–20 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~72%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~77%.
Across December 11–20 in an average year, expect roughly 4.5 days of falling / past peak, and 3.5 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
Shift your dates in Shizuoka (Fuji area): Shizuoka (Fuji area) · Early December · 55% peak · Shizuoka (Fuji area) · Late December · 23% peak
Better odds for December 11–20 elsewhere: Yokohama · Mid December · 77% peak · Kyoto · Mid December · 57% peak · Kagoshima · Mid December · 47% peak · Fukuoka · Mid December · 44% peak
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