Osaka skyline and river at dusk

Osaka in November

Autumn foliage arrives

The short answer

November is one of the best months to visit Osaka.

Autumn foliage peaks mid-to-late month — Minoh’s maple trail is spectacular.

7/10 overall10–19°CVery High crowds€€€€€
Weather8/10
Crowds3/10
Prices3/10
Events7/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
10–19°C
Cool, crisp and increasingly dry, with autumn colors peaking during the middle and later part of the month.
Crowds
Very High
Visitor numbers rise sharply around peak foliage, especially at popular scenic spots.
Prices
€€€€€
Hotel prices can jump significantly around peak foliage dates.

+Autumn foliage peaks mid-to-late month — Minoh’s maple trail is spectacular.

–Second price and crowd spike of the year; book ahead.

My tip for November

Visit popular foliage locations early in the morning to avoid the worst crowds.

  • Autumn colors
  • Photography
  • Gardens
  • Day trips

How November compares

Against the other eleven months

3rd of 12 overall in Osaka, 3rd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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Autumn foliage peaks mid-to-late month — Minoh’s maple trail is spectacular.

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