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Data source: Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) ‹ 11/09/2026 Forecasts available: 2025, 2026 Today › Nov 16 Yellow ginkgo in Niigata 3 days later than normal Nov 21 Red maple in Niigata 6 days later than normal Oct 20 Earliest viewing spot peak Sasagamine Highland Nov 20 Latest viewing spot peak Mt. Kunikami The first two dates are the JMC forecast for the Niigata observation station in the city, compared with its normal year. The 17 viewing spots below include mountain and lakeside locations, which usually peak weeks before the city. Interactive map showing 17 autumn leaf viewing spots in Niigata, color-coded by peak status. 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Kunikami ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%9B%BD%E4%B8%8A%E5%B1%B1)国上山 Peak: 2026-11-20 Peak Window: 2026-11-15 - 2026-11-28 | Spot | Japanese | Peak Window | Peak | |---|---|---|---| | [ Sasagamine Highland ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E7%AC%B9%E3%83%B6%E5%B3%B0%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F) | 笹ヶ峰高原 | 2026-10-16 - 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-20 | | [ Otagiri Valley ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%A4%A7%E7%94%B0%E5%88%87%E6%B8%93%E8%B0%B7) | 大田切渓谷 | 2026-10-26 - 2026-11-07 | 2026-10-31 | | [ Yuzawa Kogen Panorama Park (Ropeway Alp no Sato) ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E6%B9%AF%E6%B2%A2%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F%E3%83%91%E3%83%8E%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9E%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%28%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%97%E3%81%AE%E9%87%8C%29) | 湯沢高原パノラマパーク(ロープウェイ・アルプの里) | 2026-10-28 - 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-03 | | [ Osado Skyline ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%A4%A7%E4%BD%90%E6%B8%A1%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3) | 大佐渡スカイライン | 2026-11-02 - 2026-11-13 | 2026-11-06 | | [ Happodai Ikoi Forest ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%85%AB%E6%96%B9%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%84%E3%81%93%E3%81%84%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE) | 八方台いこいの森 | 2026-11-03 - 2026-11-16 | 2026-11-08 | | [ Kiyotsu Gorge ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E6%B8%85%E6%B4%A5%E5%B3%A1) | 清津峡 | 2026-11-03 - 2026-11-16 | 2026-11-09 | | [ Otani Dam ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%A4%A7%E8%B0%B7%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0) | 大谷ダム | 2026-11-05 - 2026-11-17 | 2026-11-10 | | [ Arakawa Gorge Momiji Line ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E8%8D%92%E5%B7%9D%E5%B3%A1%E3%82%82%E3%81%BF%E3%81%98%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3) | 荒川峡もみじライン | 2026-11-06 - 2026-11-17 | 2026-11-10 | | [ Omineyama ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%A4%A7%E5%B3%B0%E5%B1%B1) | 大峰山 | 2026-11-06 - 2026-11-18 | 2026-11-11 | | [ Agano River Line Pleasure Boat ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E9%98%BF%E8%B3%80%E9%87%8E%E5%B7%9D%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E9%81%8A%E8%A6%A7%E8%88%B9) | 阿賀野川ライン遊覧船 | 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-19 | 2026-11-13 | | [ Yagigahana ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%85%AB%E6%9C%A8%E3%83%B6%E9%BC%BB) | 八木ヶ鼻 | 2026-11-09 - 2026-11-20 | 2026-11-13 | | [ Kushigata Mountains ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E6%AB%9B%E5%BD%A2%E5%B1%B1%E8%84%88) | 櫛形山脈 | 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-20 | 2026-11-13 | | [ Momijien Maple Garden ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E3%82%82%E3%81%BF%E3%81%98%E5%9C%92) | もみじ園 | 2026-11-11 - 2026-11-22 | 2026-11-15 | | [ Yahiko Park (Momiji Valley) ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%BC%A5%E5%BD%A6%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92%28%E3%82%82%E3%81%BF%E3%81%98%E8%B0%B7%29) | 弥彦公園(もみじ谷) | 2026-11-12 - 2026-11-23 | 2026-11-16 | | [ Shoun-Sanso ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E6%9D%BE%E9%9B%B2%E5%B1%B1%E8%8D%98) | 松雲山荘 | 2026-11-14 - 2026-11-24 | 2026-11-18 | | [ Kamoyama Park ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%8A%A0%E8%8C%82%E5%B1%B1%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92) | 加茂山公園 | 2026-11-15 - 2026-11-24 | 2026-11-19 | | [ Mt. Kunikami ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Niigata+%E5%9B%BD%E4%B8%8A%E5%B1%B1) | 国上山 | 2026-11-15 - 2026-11-28 | 2026-11-20 | More Prefectures in Hokuriku Region ----------------------------------- [ Toyama Nov 30 ](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo/toyama) [ Ishikawa Nov 30 ](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo/ishikawa) [ Fukui Dec 6 ](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo/fukui) Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- When do autumn leaves peak in Niigata in 2026? In 2026, autumn foliage in Niigata is forecast to peak between Oct 20 and Nov 20, with most viewing spots reaching their best color in that window. How long does the autumn leaves season last in Niigata? The koyo season in Niigata lasts about 38 days, from the earliest spots peaking around Oct 20 to the latest spots around Nov 20. When is the best time to visit Niigata for autumn leaves in 2026? The best time to see autumn colors in Niigata in 2026 is between Oct 20 and Nov 20, when most viewing spots reach their peak. [ Back to Japan Autumn Leaves Map ](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo)