By / Edited and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Scenic Spots Lifestyle Network
The first 2015 autumn foliage front forecast is here fresh off the press ! According to the foliage prediction released by Japan’s Weathernews Inc., this year’s optimal viewing time in northern Japan is expected to be similar to last year’s. In particular, you can already enjoy the foliage at Daisetsuzan Asahidake starting today. Meanwhile, eastern and western Japan are slightly later than last year due to temperature influences.
The fiery red maple leaves at Tofuku-ji Temple make autumn Kyoto exceptionally lively. (Photo provided / Monokuro Editorial Department)
Due to the weakening of the Pacific high-pressure system,since late August,temperatures across Japan have been lower than usual, which is why parts of Hokkaido such as Daisetsuzan Asahidake already have foliage to view. In the plains of northern Japan and the mountainous regions of eastern and western Japan, temperatures until October remain similar to those of last year, so the optimal viewing period is also expected to be about the same as in previous years. However, in the plains of eastern and western Japan and the mountainous areas of Kyushu, a weakening of cold air currents is expected after November, leading to higher temperatures and a delay in the foliage viewing period.
Japanese autumn foliage front forecast. (Image source / WeatherNews)
2015 Autumn Foliage Information Across Japan as follows:
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Region |
Park Name |
Optimal Viewing Start Date |
Typical Optimal Viewing Period |
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North |
Daisetsuzan Asahidake |
Already at optimal viewing |
Mid-September to early October |
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Shiretoko Five Lakes |
Around October 11th |
Late September to mid-October |
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Lake Onuma Park |
Around October 21st |
Mid-October to late October |
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East |
Aomori |
Towada Lake shore (Kosaka Town) |
Starting around October 21 |
Mid-October to late October |
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Iwate |
S take advantage of Li |
Starting around October 28 |
Mid-October to early November |
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Akita |
Rice field ⒑? Hui?/p> |
Starting around October 19 |
Mid-October |
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Miyagi |
Naruko Gorge |
Starting around October 21 |
Late October to early November |
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Yamagata |
Yamagata King |
Starting around October 2 |
Early to mid-October |
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Fukushima |
Bandai-Azuma Skyline |
Starting around October 3 |
Early to mid-October |
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关 |
Ibaraki |
Pocket Valley’s waterfall/p> |
Starting around November 5 |
Early to mid-November |
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Tochigi |
Irohazaka Slope |
October 18th onwards |
Mid-October to early November |
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Gunma Prefecture |
Mount Tanigawa |
October 5th onwards |
Mid-October to late October |
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W?ning |
Moon Stone Maple Park (Kamianou) |
November 14th onwards |
Mid-November to late November |
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Chiba Prefecture |
Yoro Valley |
November 28th onwards |
Late November to early December |
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Tokyo Metropolis |
Mount Takao |
November 13th onwards |
Mid-November to early December |
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Kanagawa Prefecture |
Lake Ashi |
November 9th onwards |
Early to mid-November |
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中 |
Yamanashi Prefecture |
Mt. Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge |
November 7th onwards |
Early to mid-November |
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Nagano Prefecture |
Kamikochi (near Kappa Bridge) |
October 11th onwards |
Mid-October to late October |
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New o_w |
Miyagino Park Momiji Valley |
Around November 5th |
Mid-October to mid-November |
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Toyama |
? Valley Gorge |
Around October 26th |
Mid-October to mid-November |
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Ishikawa |
Hakusan Shirakawa White Road Cedar |
Around October 8th |
Early October to early November |
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Fukui |
Kuzuryu Valley Mist |
Around November 4th |
Early November to late November |
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Shizuoka |
Sunamata Gorge |
Around November 15th |
Mid-November |
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Aichi |
Koran |
Around November 20th |
Late November |
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Gifu |
Shirakawa |
Around October 26th |
Early October to early November |
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Mie w |
Mount Yokodake |
Around October 18 |
Mid-October to late November |
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Near |
Shiga w |
(Entry details not fully displayed) |
Around November 7 |
Mid-October to mid-November |
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Kyoto Prefecture |
Arashiyama |
Around November 20 |
Mid-November to early December |
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Osaka Prefecture |
Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park |
Around November 23 |
Mid-November to early December |
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Hyogo w |
Suma Rikyu Park (Kobe City) |
Around November 25 |
Late November to early December |
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Nara w |
Nara Park |
Around November 20 |
Mid-November to early December |
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Wakayama w |
Mount Koya |
Around October 31 |
Late October to early November |
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|
China |
Okanawa |
Miyama Park |
From around November 10 |
From late October to late November |
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^?coral |
Miyajima |
From around November 15 |
From mid-November to late November |
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Tottori |
Daisen Mountain |
From around October 25 |
From late October to early November |
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Shimane |
Tachikue Gorge |
From around November 11 |
From early November to mid-November |
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Yamaguchi |
Nagato Gorge |
From around November 10 |
From early November to mid-November |
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|
_Mountain Coral |
Misen Park |
From around November 25 |
Early December |
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Kagawa |
Specially designated scenic spot, Ritsurin Garden |
From around November 21 |
Mid-November to early December |
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Ehime w |
Odawara X Kekkun no tochū/p> |
From around November 25 |
Mid-November to early December |
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Kochi w |
Beppu Gorge |
From around November 5 |
Early October to mid-November |
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九 |
Fukuoka w |
Akizuki Castle Ruins |
From around November 25 |
Mid-November to late November |
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Saga w |
Kyuunen-an |
From around November 16 |
Mid-November to late November |
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Nagasaki w |
Unzen (Nita Crater) |
From around November 2 |
Late October to mid-November |
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Oita w |
Fukiji Valley |
From around November 13 |
Early November to mid-November |
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Kumamoto w |
Kikuchi Valley |
From around November 12 |
Late October to mid-November |
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Miyazaki |
Kirishima Gorge |
Around November 18 |
Mid-November to late November |
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Kyushu Island |
Mt. Kirishima |
Around October 30 |
Late October to mid-November |
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