Japan november weather 2024

November Travel Overview

• November is peak sweater weather in much of Japan — the weather gets chilly, and you’ll want to make sure you have a warm jacket when heading out.
• Koyo, Japan’s beautiful foliage, is a must-see in November.

  See our autumn leaves forecast guide for the best times to catch the leaves.

• You can also catch early illuminations, autumn festivals or a sumo tournament. 
• Many gardens, temples and shrines attract large crowds in November, when the fall foliage is at its peak.

  Kyoto also garners even more visitors than usual during this time of year.

Japan prides itself on its four seasons, and one of the most vibrant months of the year is November, when many of Japan’s trees turn a rich crimson.

The climate in November is pleasant, as long as you don’t mind a little chill, especially towards the end of the month; November in Japan sees crisp, bright blue skies, enhancing the joys of biting into a roasted sweet potato or sipping a hot cup of green tea. 

Because the autumn leaves are so stunning, chronicled in historical poems to modern pop songs, f

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