Autumn Leaves in Yokohama in Late December: Will You Catch Them? (2026)
In an average year, Yokohama's autumn leaves reach peak color around December 14. For a December 21–31 trip, the chance of overlapping peak color is ~48%, and the chance of seeing at least some autumn color is ~50%.
48%chance of peak color · 50% chance of catching at least some
usual color
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Nov 26darker = peak colorDec 39
What you'll likely see
Colours turning · ~1 dayPeak colour · ~2 daysFalling / past peak · ~8 days
Across December 21–31 in an average year, expect roughly 8 days of falling / past peak, and 2 days of peak colour. Past peak — colours fading and leaves coming down. Gingko carpets can still be striking.
This window is a stretch in Yokohama — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of autumn leaves in Kagoshima (53%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Kagoshima.