Autumn in Japan: The weather is mild and pleasant in autumn in Japan. The beautiful autumn leaves are at their best. It is also known as "autumn of appetite" in Japan, a season of delicious seafood and mountain delicacies.

Autumn in Japan generally refers to the three-month period from September to November. 

As can be inferred from the Japanese words "autumn for appetite," "autumn for harvest," "autumn for sports," "autumn for reading," and "autumn for art," autumn is one of the four seasons in Japan that is particularly refreshing, pleasant, and has delicious food.

What is the weather like in autumn in Japan?

Autumn temperatures in Tokyo in September range from 23 to 28 degrees in the daytime and 18 to 21 degrees in the morning and evening; in October, daytime temperatures range from 19 to 23 degrees and morning and evening temperatures range from 14 to 18 degrees; in November, daytime temperatures range from 14 to 18 degrees and morning and evening temperatures range from 7 to 12 degrees.

Although typhoons sometimes occur in September and mid-October, the weather is relatively clear and pleasant. The air is fresh and the days are comfortable.

What to wear when sightseeing in Japan in autumn?


September still has many days of high temperatures due to the remnants of summer, and short-sleeved shirts are usually sufficient during the daytime. The mornings and evenings can be cool, so long-sleeved shirts are recommended.

In October, long-sleeved shirts are fine during sunny days, but on days with bad weather and during the morning and evening hours, it is chilly and a light sweater or hoodie is necessary.

Temperatures are cooler and chilly in November, so jackets and sweaters are necessary.

Japan is famous for its beautiful autumn leaves

Autumn in Japan is the time of year when the leaves of deciduous trees turn brilliant red and yellow. Because Japan is a long country stretching from north to south, the best time to view the leaves is gradually from the north to the south.

Autumn foliage in Japan begins in Hokkaido in the north around September and reaches its peak in Kyushu in the south around the end of November. It is fun to view temples, shrines, and Buddhist temples dyed in the colors of autumn leaves. Arashiyama and Higashiyama in Kyoto and Meiji Jingu Gaien and Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo are famous for their autumn foliage. Although there are other countries where autumn foliage can be seen, it is said that no other country has such a rich and colorful autumn foliage as Japan.

The best time to view the autumn leaves depends on the weather of the year, so the time of year varies slightly from year to year. On average, the best time to view the autumn leaves is from late September to mid-October in Hokkaido, mid-November in Tokyo, mid- to late-November in Osaka, and late November to early December in Kyoto.

Autumn in Japan is full of delicious food.

Autumn in Japan is also a season of delicious food. Fatty bonito and saury are in season, and grilled saury is a typical Japanese autumn dish.

In addition to fruits such as oysters, pears, and grapes, autumn is also the season for chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms, ginkgo nuts, and other ingredients used in traditional Japanese cooking.

In addition, rice just harvested in the fall is called "shinmai," or new rice, and is prized as a special "feast" among the many ingredients because of its much different aroma, luster, and sweetness. If you have a chance to taste it, I recommend you do so.

As the weather settles down and the harvest season approaches, autumn is full of delicious foods. Typical examples are chestnuts and matsutake mushrooms, which are high-class mushrooms. Inexpensive menus using these ingredients are served not only at high-class restaurants but also at convenience stores and family restaurants. In fish, saury and salmon will be in season. In addition, pears and grapes are in season, and you can enjoy pear and grape picking. The abundance of such delicious foods in autumn increases one's appetite, and it is also known as the "fall of appetite.


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