When do the leaves change color in Kushiro?
In Kushiro (Hokkaido), maple leaves typically turn red around October 16 (Japan Meteorological Agency 1991–2020 normals).
| Japanese maple | Ginkgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical color change | October 16 | — |
| Typical leaf fall | October 24 | — |
| Earliest color change on record | Sep 27 (1973) | — |
| Latest color change on record | Oct 26 (2005) | — |
The best viewing period is usually between the color change and the leaf fall dates above.
Over the last 10 years, the maple color change has come about 6 days later than the 1961–1990 average.
Color change dates by year
● Maple turned red▲ Ginkgo turned yellow┄ 1991–2020 normal
Recent years
| Season | Maple red | Maple fall | Ginkgo yellow | Ginkgo fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | Oct 28 | — | — |
| 2024 | Oct 19 | Oct 24 | — | — |
| 2023 | Oct 23 | Oct 28 | — | — |
| 2022 | Oct 18 | Oct 23 | — | — |
| 2021 | Oct 20 | Oct 28 | — | — |
| 2020 | Oct 17 | Oct 24 | — | — |
| 2019 | Oct 17 | Oct 26 | — | — |
| 2018 | Oct 14 | Oct 25 | — | — |
| 2017 | Oct 13 | Oct 18 | — | — |
| 2016 | Oct 15 | Oct 31 | — | — |
| 2015 | Oct 9 | Oct 14 | — | — |
| 2014 | Oct 10 | Oct 19 | — | — |
| 2013 | Oct 22 | Oct 26 | — | — |
| 2012 | Oct 21 | Oct 29 | — | — |
| 2011 | Oct 15 | Oct 24 | — | — |
Planning a trip?
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Other cities in Hokkaido
- Obihiro — maple color around Oct 20
- Asahikawa — maple color around Oct 23
- Sapporo — maple color around Oct 28
- Hakodate — maple color around Nov 2
- Muroran — maple color around Nov 7
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). These are historical records and averages, not a forecast. About the data