~Enjoy the earliest and most beautiful autumn leaves in Japan~

The best time to see the autumn leaves on Mount Asahi, Mt. Kurodake, and Sounkyo Gorge area at the base of Mt. Kurodake is usually from mid-Sep. to mid-Oct..
The ropeway to Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido, is a 10-minute aerial stroll from the base station at an altitude of about 1,100m to Sugatami Station at about 1,600m. In the autumn foliage season, the mountainside is gradually colored with trees such as Rowan or Acanthus orientalis, and a carpet of vibrant yellow and red leaves decorates the mountainside. The best viewing spot is the hiking trail with a good view, which takes about an hour to go around from Sugatami Station, the fifth station of Asahidake, the end point of the ropeway, and is an easy course even for beginners to walk. You can enjoy the ever-changing and majestic scenery, such as Mt. Asahi reflected in Sugatami Pond and Meoto Pond, which were created at the remains of a crater, and the fumaroles emitting white smoke.

~Endless hills of autumn leaves~

Hokkaido, Biei, is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan "Rengo. Momiji of Biei, where Daichi is dyed Gold 360 degrees, is breathtakingly beautiful. Before harvest, the hills where larch trees are lined up in a row with golden apperance of  wheat swaying on the slopes of the wheat fields in front, creating a scene unique to autumn in Biei.

~Golden ginkgo tree lined streets~

Hokkaido University has a vast, lush campus in the center of Sapporo, and the ginkgo Namiki line the grounds. The yellow leaves stretch for about 380 meters from east to west, making this a popular spot for viewing Momiji leaves among Sapporo residents! The view of the continuous yellow tunnel is a spectacular sight that can only be seen during the Momiji season.

~The only nationally designated cultural property garden in Hokkaido~

Kosetsuen Garden, located in Miharashi Park, is the only garden Michiuchi designated as a national cultural property and is the "former Iwafune family garden." One of the highlights is the unique old architecture built during the Meiji and Taisho periods. In autumn, the garden is Kachiji in Hakodate City for Momiji Momiji, with around 150 species of trees, mainly maples, turning red in autumn. Manaka, an event is also held to light up Momiji at night.

~A quasi-national Park with beautiful scenery created by the majestic Mt. Komagatake and lakes and marshes~

When smelt fishing, a seasonal autumn feature of Lake Onuma, gets into full swing, the lakeside areas of Lake Onuma, Lake Konuma, and Junsai Numa begin to take on vibrant colors.
Every year from mid- to late Oct., the autumn leaves of maples, Japanese maples, beeches, oaks, and other trees reach their peak, adding an extra layer of color to the scenery overlooking the lake and Mt. Komagatake.
In addition, on Oct. 19th and 20th, there will be a private Cruise event on Lake Onuma, complete with fireworks!

~A mysterious swamp surrounded by virgin forest~

Experience autumn in the northernmost part of Japan with a nature guide.
Rishiri Island is symbolized by the magnificent mountain Mt. Rishiri, also known as "Rishiri Fuji." Himenuma Pond is a small, mysterious pond surrounded by many virgin forests at the foot of the mountain. This scenic spot is famous for being able to see the beautiful "upside-down Rishiri Fuji" when the weather is good, and there is a boardwalk that allows you to walk around the pond. Take this opportunity to visit Rishiri Island and Rebun Island, the floating islands at the end of the world where breathtaking scenery awaits. (The best time to see the autumn leaves is usually from late Sep. to early Oct..)