Japan Autumn Leaves 2025: Peak Forecast Map and Best Dates by Region [ Home ](https://isfujivisible.com) | [ Weather ](https://isfujivisible.com/mt-fuji-weather) | [ Live Cams ](https://isfujivisible.com/mt-fuji-live-cams) | [ Viewspots ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots) | [ Sakura ](https://isfujivisible.com/sakura) | [ Koyo ](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo) | [ Plan ](https://isfujivisible.com/plan-your-trip) | [ Visibility by Month ](https://isfujivisible.com/visibility-by-month/2026) | [ Blog ](https://isfujivisible.com/blog) Japan Autumn Leaves 2025: Peak Forecast Map and Best Dates by Region ==================================================================== September 13, 2025 *Updated September 13, 2025* > **TL;DR** > > - Open our **[Autumn Leaves Map](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo)** and pick a **date** using the date picker to see expected coverage for that day. > - Use the **Yellow or Red** toggle to switch between ginkgo-type yellow and maple-heavy red coverage. > - Follow the legend to read **Pre-turn, Patchy, Turning, Peak, Past peak** at a glance. --- How to use our Koyo Map ----------------------- 1. Pick a **date** on the calendar at the top of the map. 2. Use the **Yellow** or **Red** toggle to choose the leaf color family you care about. 3. Tap a prefecture on the map to see the **forecasted peak coverage date**. 4. Recheck as your trip approaches. The map updates through the season. **Legend on the map** - **Pre-turn** - mostly green with early hints of color - **Patchy** - scattered trees have turned, good for scouting - **Turning** - strong color across many spots, rising photo odds - **Peak** - most trees are in color and still holding leaves - **Past peak** - color fading or leaves dropping --- Plan by windows, not single days -------------------------------- Foliage shifts across **multi-week windows**, not overnight. The date picker shows day-by-day detail so you can see the progression, but treat any given area as a **range**. If you have flexibility, target places that show **Turning** or **Peak** for a **stretch of days** around your travel dates. If your dates are fixed, scan the map north or south to find regions aligned with your timeframe. **Yellow vs red** - **Yellow** coverage often lights up city avenues and riverside walks earlier in a region. - **Red** coverage tends to define classic temple gardens and mountain valleys. Use the toggle to match your taste and route. Quick answers ------------- **How often do you update the map?** We refresh the model during the season as new information comes in. **What if my dates are fixed?** Pivot regions. If your target city shows **Patchy**, look for nearby highlands or a different latitude showing **Turning** or **Peak** on the same date. **Why can one city feel like it has multiple peaks?** Microclimates. Shaded temple valleys can peak later than sunny avenues. The map reflects the broader pattern for each area. --- Booking and on-the-ground tips ------------------------------ - Popular gardens and night light-ups can sell out. 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