Colorful leaves (koyo) are to the Japanese autumn what cherry blossoms are to spring. The viewing of autumn leaves has been a popular activity among the Japanese for centuries and today still draws large numbers of viewers to famous spots.
Each year, starting in late September, the “koyo front” is slowly moving southernwards from the northern island of Hokkaido until it reaches the lower elevations of central and southern Japan towards the end of November.
Below is a list showing the approximate autumn leaf season for various regions of Japan. Caution: the schedule can differ from year to year depending on the weather:
| Hokkaido | mid September to late October |
| Tohoku | early October to early November |
| Kanto | early October to early December |
| Tokyo | mid November to early December |
| Nikko | mid October to mid November |
| Hakone | early to mid November |
| Fuji Five Lakes | late October to early November |
| Kansai | mid October to early December |
| Kyoto | mid to late November |
| Shikoku | mid October to late November |
| Kyushu | mid October to early December |
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