{"id":1591,"date":"2025-09-15T11:58:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1591"},"modified":"2025-09-16T03:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:44:45","slug":"best-places-to-see-autumn-leaves-in-hokkaido","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/hokkaido\/best-places-to-see-autumn-leaves-in-hokkaido\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Hokkaido\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hokkaido is Japan\u2019s earliest and most dramatic stage for autumn color. Thanks to its northern latitude and high mountains, fall starts weeks before Honshu: alpine zones in <strong>Daisetsuzan National Park<\/strong> can begin turning by mid-September, with colors cascading to towns and lakes into late October. Expect broad views; volcanoes, gorges, caldera lakes, and easy add-ons like ropeways and hot springs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1591_24fb3e-95 alignnone 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has-text-align-center\"><strong>When is the Best Time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall window:<\/strong> mid-September to late October (earliest in the mountains; later at lower elevations and in southern Hokkaido).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earliest color:<\/strong> <strong>Asahidake<\/strong> (Daisetsuzan) is famous as Japan\u2019s first place to display autumn colors; the peak at higher stations typically occurs in mid-September in a typical year, with annual variations.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov-online.go.jp\/eng\/publicity\/book\/hlj\/html\/202209\/202209_02_en.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Hokkaido (e.g., Hakodate\/Onuma):<\/strong> usually <strong>mid-October to early November<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Mountain weather shifts quickly. Ropeways sometimes publish foliage updates; local tourism boards and seasonal \u201ckoyo reports\u201d are reliable week-by-week reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Top Places to See Autumn Leaves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) Daisetsuzan National Park (Asahidake, Ginsendai, Kurodake)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_c4cacc-1f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_c4cacc-1f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3687\" height=\"2765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Kamikawa_Daisetsuzan-National-Park_Kurodake-Ropeway_shutterstock_1503760910-1.jpg\" alt=\"Japan_Hokkaido_Kamikawa_Daisetsuzan National Park_Kurodake Ropeway\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1594\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s <strong>earliest<\/strong> autumn colors sweep down from the volcanoes of Daisetsuzan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/sapporo\/a\/157235?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">Take the <strong>Asahidake Ropeway<\/strong><\/a> to alpine walking trails around Sugatami Pond, or head to <strong>Ginsendai<\/strong>\/<strong>Kurodake<\/strong> for carpets of red dwarf shrubs and birch on the slopes. Typical high-elevation colors arrive in <strong>mid- to late September<\/strong>. Why go? Big-sky vistas, photogenic steam vents, and accessible lifts balanced with serious hiking options.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) S\u014dunky\u014d Gorge (Daisetsuzan\u2019s north side)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_f4e8a2-8d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_f4e8a2-8d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Kamikawa_Sounkyo-Gorge_Autumn_shutterstock_703135528.jpg\" alt=\"Japan_Hokkaido_Kamikawa_Sounkyo Gorge_Autumn_shutterstock_703135528\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1596\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dramatic columnar cliffs and waterfalls (Ginga &amp; Ryusei) are framed by blazing maples. The <strong>Kurodake Ropeway<\/strong> and chairlift give quick access to views; foliage generally peaks <strong>late September to early October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Noboribetsu Onsen &amp; Jigokudani (Hell Valley)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_3e5b67-63 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_3e5b67-63\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Shikotsu-Toya-National-Park_Noribetsu-Jigokudani_shutterstock_1088439347.jpg\" alt=\"Japan_Hokkaido_Shikotsu-Toya National Park_Noribetsu Jigokudani_shutterstock_1088439347\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1597\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Billowing steam over sulfurous terrain meets brilliant reds and golds\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/niseko\/a\/120396?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">one of Hokkaido\u2019s most distinctive koyo scenes<\/a>. <strong>Best viewing is in October<\/strong>, often mid-month, and you can pair leaf-peeping with an onsen soak.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) J\u014dzankei Onsen (near Sapporo)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_4f37d1-1d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_4f37d1-1d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Sapporo_Jozankei-Hot-Spring.jpg\" alt=\"Sapporo_Jozankei Hot Spring\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1599\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/sapporo\/a\/121971?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">day trip<\/a> (about 1 hour from central Sapporo), J\u014dzankei\u2019s ravines explode with color; the local association even runs seasonal buses to <strong>five classic viewpoints<\/strong>. Peak typically falls in <strong>mid- to late October,<\/strong> depending on the year.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5) Lake T\u014dya &amp; Mount Usu (Shikotsu-T\u014dya National Park)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_f04eeb-5c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_f04eeb-5c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Shikotsu-Toya-National-Park_shutterstock_132302879.jpg\" alt=\"Japan_Hokkaido_Shikotsu-Toya National Park_shutterstock_132302879\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1600\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/sapporo\/a\/189846?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">A broad caldera lake reflects slopes of gold and scarlet<\/a>. Ride the <strong>Usuzan Ropeway<\/strong> for panoramas of the lake and nearby cones, then unwind in a lakeside onsen. Colors are usually best <strong>early to mid-October<\/strong> at elevation, trending later at the lake level.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) Shiretoko National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_bd85c5-d8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_bd85c5-d8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Shiretoko_Pixta_Cape_Puyuni_pixta_93460077_M.jpg\" alt=\"Japan_Hokkaido_Shiretoko_Pixta_Cape_Puyuni_pixta_93460077_M\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1601\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/shiretoko\/a\/183267?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">A UNESCO-listed peninsula of wild coasts and forests<\/a>. Around the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/shiretoko\/a\/118625?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">Shiretoko Five Lakes<\/a><\/strong> and passes, expect color <strong>late September to mid-October<\/strong> (weather-dependent). Wildlife viewing (deer, eagles) adds to the allure on clear, crisp days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7) \u014cnuma Quasi-National Park (near Hakodate)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1591_7c0c65-24 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1591_7c0c65-24\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Japan_Hokkaido_Onuma_Quasi-National-Park_shutterstock_1112667290.jpg\" alt=\"Japan_Hokkaido_Onuma_Quasi National Park_shutterstock_1112667290\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1602\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Islet-studded lakes with <strong>Mt. Komagatake<\/strong> as a backdrop make classic Hokkaido postcards. It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/hakodate\/a\/129362?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">one of South Hokkaido\u2019s best koyo bases<\/a>, typically <strong>mid-October onward<\/strong>; easy access from Hakodate by train.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Scenic Drives &amp; Leaf-viewing Routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Furano &amp; Biei (Panorama Road \/ Patchwork Road):<\/strong> gentle hills, farm mosaics, and riverside groves shine in <strong>October<\/strong>; drives link viewpoints and caf\u00e9s, with nearby <strong>Tokachidake<\/strong> for higher-elevation color.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.furanolofts.com\/blog\/enjoy-the-essence-of-hokkaido-driving-the-panorama-and-patchwork-roads-the-famous-blue-pond?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shikotsu-T\u014dya National Park loop:<\/strong> connect <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/sapporo\/ctg\/197517?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\">Lake Shikotsu<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/hokkaido\/sapporo\/a\/183977?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_BestPlacestoSeeAutumnLeavesinHokkaido\"><strong>J\u014dzankei<\/strong>, <strong>Noboribetsu<\/strong><\/a>, and <strong>Lake T\u014dya<\/strong> for a volcanic-scenery circuit packed with koyo and hot springs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Practical Tips for Autumn in Hokkaido<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> Public transport reaches the major towns and some ropeways, but <strong>car rental<\/strong> gives far more flexibility for chasing peak color and linking parks in a single day. (Roads are well signed; keep an eye on the weather at altitude.)<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gaijinpot.com\/autumn-leaves-2023\/the-best-spots-to-see-autumn-leaves-in-hokkaido\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to pack:<\/strong> Layers are essential\u2014mountain areas can drop below <strong>10 \u00b0C even in September<\/strong>; bring a windproof shell, gloves, and warm base layers.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myeasternhokkaido.com\/autumn-itinerary\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book early:<\/strong> Onsen towns (J\u014dzankei, Noboribetsu, T\u014dyako) and popular trailheads near peak sell out; reserve inns and ropeway-adjacent hotels in advance, especially for late September Daisetsuzan trips.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/blog\/koyo24\/240924_daisetsuzan.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety &amp; etiquette:<\/strong> Trails can be icy after cold snaps; check local advisories. In wildlife areas like Shiretoko, follow posted guidance and keep distances from animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sample 3\u20135-day Koyo Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early season (mid- to late Sept):<\/strong> Asahikawa \u2192 <strong>Asahidake\/Ginsendai<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>S\u014dunky\u014d<\/strong> \u2192 onsen night. Optional day-hike if the weather cooperates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid-season (early to mid-Oct):<\/strong> <strong>Lake T\u014dya &amp; Mt. Usu<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Noboribetsu<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Lake Shikotsu\/J\u014dzankei<\/strong> scenic loop.<a href=\"https:\/\/toya-colors.com\/en\/routes\/autumn?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late season (mid-Oct to early Nov):<\/strong> <strong>Hakodate<\/strong> base for <strong>\u014cnuma<\/strong> and city parks (e.g., K\u014dsetsuen), with warm evenings in a retro onsen town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Leaf It to Hokkaido<\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>Japan\u2019s earliest reds on Asahidake<\/strong> to mirror-calm lakes near Hakodate weeks later, Hokkaido\u2019s autumn lets you pick your perfect week and backdrop\u2014peaks, gorges, or hot-spring towns. 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