Japan Weather in October

There might be one or a few typhoons hitting the shore of Japan in early, then the typhoon season would be over totally. After that, Japan weather in October turns to be quite pleasant. It gets mildly cool at an average temperature of 15-23℃ (59-73.4℉). For the typhoon season has been past, rainfall are highly decreased in October, but it still reaches 128mm (5in) or so averagely. Since the middle of October, Japan steps into a peak season of travelling, as the colorful autumn leaves can be admired in an agreeable weather on mountains or in the northeastern part.

  The northeast of Japan is cooler than the southern places in Japan, as well as on high mountains. Thus, when the warmer large cities like Tokyo and Osaka have no autumn leaves in October, you can enjoy the wonderful fall foliage in the northeast or on mountains, especially in the second half of October. Hokkaido, Akita in the northeast of Honshu, and Japanese Alps, etc. are the best places to see the autumn scenery.
 Long shirt, thin hoodie, blouse, casual pants, thin sweatpants, jeans, sneakers, etc. are all appropriate to wear in October in Japan. To the second half of this month, you may add a thin outerwear on the top, such as a jacket, baseball jacket, and sports coat. If you go to the cooler northeast or hike on mountains, it’s also necessary to wear an outerwear.
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It comes into a peak season since mid-October, for the fall foliage season arrives in Japan, particularly the northeastern Japan. Meanwhile, Japan weather in October becomes mild and pleasant for travelling.
 

Osaka Castle

October is great to enjoy stunning scenery of autumn leaves around Japan, and the northeast including Hokkaido and northeastern Honshu is the best region of fall foliage in October. Maruyama Park in Sapporo, Kakunodate and Dakigaeri Gorge in Akita, etc. are most-visited with the most beautiful autumn leaves in the region. For the high altitude, Mt. Fuji is also popular to see red leaves by Lake Kawaguchi or other Fuji Five Lakes.

As for the rest parts of Honshu, you could see the autumn leaves until early November or even later. Apart from the red leaves, chrysanthemum, cosmos and more autumnal flowers are also charming around Japan.
 Japan weather in October is very suitable for cycling, hiking and even more outdoor activities. It’s pretty to stroll by sea, on a mountain, or in a valley, with the autumnal beauty all around you. Shimanami Kaido, east to Hiroshima downtown and stretching to Onomichi, is the most welcomed cycling route in Japan, where you could see fascinating Seto Inland Sea while cycling. Besides, Nakasendo, the section between Tsumago and Magome, is also sought after for hiking across Japanese Alps.
 As Halloween is coming, many places in Japan, such as Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan, indulge in the festive atmosphere. Thus, you could experience an exotic Halloween in Japan in October. Tokyo Disney Resort is the best spot for family tour to spend a memorable Halloween, as taking part in the party of Mickey and his friends. Moreover, you may also run across the bizarre parade in downtown places.

Besides, Jidai Matsuri is also a highlight in Kyoto in October. You could see the local people play roles of various past ages in the procession of festival parade. It is interesting to witness the grand scenes and learn about Japanese history.

  In the second half of October, you can see autumn leaves in Hokkaido, northeastern Honshu, and mountains like Mt. Fuji. The autumn leave season has not come in big cities in October. If you wouldn’t like go to the cities, you may put off your journey so as to see the autumn landscapes. You could also watch the weather forecast of Japan, which will issue the red leaves forecast of all parts across the country. In this way, you could easily find the right time for fall foliage in your destination.