Autumn Leaves in Tokyo in Early December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Tokyo's autumn leaves reach peak color around November 28. For a December 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~84%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~84%.
Across December 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 5.5 days of falling / past peak, and 4 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
Shift your dates in Tokyo: Tokyo · Late November · 69% peak · Tokyo · Mid December · 7% peak
Better odds for December 1–10 elsewhere: Osaka · Early December · 95% peak · Kobe · Early December · 85% peak · Kyoto · Early December · 79% peak · Kochi · Early December · 78% peak
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