Autumn Spots: Hokkaido
As Hokkaido tends to have cooler temperatures, you'll find the autumn hues of yellows, reds and oranges appear first in this area of Japan.
Read till the end for an iconic Gingko spot!
Where to Find Them
Jozankai Onsen
How to get there:
Daisetsuzan National Park
How to get there:
Mikuni Pass
How to get there:
By car: Approximately 2 hours from Asahikawa Airport or 3 hours from Sapporo Station
Best time to visit: Late September
Although beautiful at any time of the year, if you're driving through Hokkaido in autumn, the Mikuni pass can't be missed!
Enjoy vibrant autumn leaves of every colour, 1,139 metres above the air
Hiraoka Jugei Center
How to get there:
Best time to visit: Mid October to early November
You may have heard of sakura tunnels, but what about momiji tunnels?
Walk through a sea and sky of red leaves in this hidden suburban spot in Sapporo
Miharashi Park
How to get there:
Best time to visit: Late October to early November
Slip back in time with this gorgeous landscape Japanese garden in Hakodate
Originally a luxury escape for a wealthy Japanese merchant, this garden is now open to the public to enjoy the dreamy autumn landscape along with the traditional architecture
From October 17 to November 3, the Hakodate MOMI-G Festa at Kosetsuen (inside Miharashi Park) sees the traditional buildings lit up in all sorts of different dreamy colours
Sapporo University Gingko Pathway
How to get there:
Best time to visit: Late October to early November
No mention of fall foliage in Hokkaido will be complete without this iconic spot in the middle of Sapporo City
Popular with locals, students and tourists alike, this historic spot captures the last of autumn before the Hokkaido chill starts to set in
When leaves are at their peak, on the last weekend of October, the students hold a festival with lights and stalls which is open to the general public!
