2022 1st “Autumn Leaves Peak Forecast” Announced by the Japan Weather Association Coloring is the same as or later than normal (Weather Forecaster Masashi Tanaka September 29, 2022)-Japan Weather Association tenki.jp

2022 1st “Autumn Leaves Peak Forecast” Announced by the Japan Weather Association Colors will be the same or later than normal

The Japan Weather Association announced today the 1st “Autumn Leaves Peak Forecast” for 2022 on the 29th. Temperatures are expected to rise nationwide in the future, and the autumn leaves are likely to change color this year at the same level as in normal years or later.

Best time to see autumn leaves in Japan

The best time to see the autumn foliage is early if the temperature is low in autumn (September to November), and late if the temperature is high. Temperatures in September were above average nationwide. Temperatures are expected to remain above normal in eastern and western Japan through October, and northern Japan through November. It is expected that the time when the cold in the mornings and evenings will intensify will be delayed, and the best time to see the autumn leaves this year will be the same or later nationwide.

Northern Japan (Hokkaido/Tohoku)

The best time to see the autumn foliage in various places will be at the same level as in normal years or later. In the first half of October, it will get colder due to the cold weather, and the colors will finally start to change. Temperatures will then be warmer than normal through November.
As for the autumn leaves in various places, Sounkyo Momijidani in Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, and Mt. Jozankei in Sapporo City, Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture, and Mogami Gorge in Yamagata Prefecture are at their best in late October, Chusonji Temple in Iwate Prefecture and Takigawa Valley in Fukushima Prefecture are in early November, and Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is in late November. I expect to receive you.

Eastern Japan (Kanto/Koshin/Hokuriku/Tokai)

The best time to see the autumn foliage in various places will be at the same level as in normal years or later. The high temperature trend will continue for the time being, but from November onwards, the number of cold mornings and evenings will increase, especially in the inland areas and along the mountains, so the colors are expected to increase.
Mt. Norikura in Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Ropeway in Toyama Prefecture have already begun to turn colors, and the best time to see them will soon be reached. Nikko (Irohazaka) in Tochigi Prefecture and Kamikochi in Nagano Prefecture in late October, Showa Memorial Park in Tokyo, Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture, Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in early November, Mt. Takao and Fukui in Tokyo. Mantokuji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture and Sumata Gorge in Shizuoka Prefecture are expected to reach their peak in the second half of November.

Western Japan (Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu)

The best time to see the autumn leaves in various places will be about the same as the average year. Temperatures will continue to be higher than normal until the latter half of October, but are expected to return to normal from November onwards. In inland areas and along the mountains, the number of cold mornings and evenings is gradually increasing, and the autumn colors are gradually changing. As for the autumn leaves in various places, Okutsu Valley in Okayama Prefecture, Sandankyo Gorge in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Gokase Valley in Miyazaki Prefecture are expected to reach their peak in the second half of October. The precincts of Okuhiei and Enryakuji Temples in Shiga Prefecture, Nara Park in Nara Prefecture, and Mt.