Enjoy the beautiful Autumn foliage around Hokkaido

Hokkaido is renowned for its fiery coloured leaves in the Fall. In and around Sapporo city there are many places to take in natures beautiful climax.

One of Sapporo’s most popular spots is within the grounds of Hokkaido University. There are trees of various kinds, but the properties biggest drawcard is the Ginkgo Avenue. The leaves are expected to be at their most brilliant from November 2nd. We do hope you’ll find the time to drop by.

Besides the university, there are plenty of places to enjoy the foliage. Just a short car or bus ride from Sapporo is the onsen town of Jozankei. Here you can enjoy a walk beside the river or head further upstream to the Houheikyou Dam.

If you have a little more time on your hands, you can enjoy a canoe on the Jozankei river.

Finally, you don’t have to be in Sapporo to enjoy this wonderful time of the year. This incredible phenomenon is happening all over Hokkaido as you read this.