Quick Tip: Timing Your Autumn Japan Trip

The Japan Travel Pros Podcast · Aug 25, 2026 · 6m

When does fall actually start in Japan?

You’ll see plenty of information out there describing September and October as autumn travel time in Japan. But if you’re picturing cool, crisp weather and fall colors, you may be surprised by what you actually find, especially in places like Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka.

In this Quick Tip, Ari talks about what we’ve been seeing in Japan in recent years, why long-term weather averages may not give you the full picture and why fall weather & autumn colors don’t necessarily arrive around the same time.

We’ll also look at how the timing changes depending on where…