Where is the most beautiful place in autumn during National Day—an introduction to maple viewing in Hokkaido, Japan

Autumn is a good time to appreciate the red leaves. The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday is coming. Which place has the most beautiful autumn colors during National Day? Everyone on earth knows that to see the maple leaves, you have to go to Canada and Japan. Today, the editor brings you a maple viewing guide in Hokkaido.

More and more Chinese are traveling to Japan, and Hokkaido is one of the popular tourist destinations. Although Hokkaido has its own unique charm in each season, Hokkaido is the most charming in autumn. Many people know that Hokkaido is a ski resort in winter, but they don't know that. I had no idea Hokkaido had some of the earliest autumn colors in Japan. Don’t wait until late autumn to see the maple leaves. Autumn in Japan begins in Hokkaido. This National Day, go to Hokkaido to learn about Japan’s autumn colors! The 7-day National Day holiday is just enough time to visit Hokkaido!

Maple leaf viewing time in Hokkaido, Japan

The first place where the red leaves in Hokkaido change color is around the Daisetsuzan Mountains, so the Daisetsuzan Mountains in Hokkaido are also regarded as the front line of Japan's red leaves. Here I will share some knowledge with you. Hongyedo does not necessarily refer to maple leaves. The leaves of many herbaceous plants will turn red.

The red leaves in the Daisetsuzan area of ??Hokkaido begin to change color as soon as the end of August, and the red leaves in the Daisetsuzan area end in early October. Then, at lower elevations and further south, the forest will gradually become tinted. Generally, the last place in Hokkaido to change color is the center of Sapporo, and there is even a chance to see red leaves in early November.

The timing of the red leaves is as predictable as the timing of the spring cherry blossoms. And every year during the cherry blossom season or red leaf season, Japanese officials will release viewing maps. The first snow in Hokkaido in 2008 has already fallen, and the temperature in Hokkaido in October has generally dropped to the previous temperature. According to predictions, the red leaf season in Hokkaido may come earlier than before this year. Now that we know the maple viewing time in Hokkaido, Japan, let us find out how to travel to Hokkaido during the National Day.

How to travel to Hokkaido during National Day

Every autumn and winter, Hokkaido, Japan welcomes tourists from all over the world. So how about traveling to Hokkaido during National Day?

1. Take the cable car to enjoy the red leaves of Sounkyo.

Unkyo is the first maple viewing place in Hokkaido, and can also be said to be the most beautiful maple viewing place in Japan. Summer-like red leaves dye Sounkyo red, kicking off the red leaf season. The endless red leaves of the forest and the waterfalls and flowing water of Sounkyo Gorge seem to form an oil painting. Sitting on the cable car from top to bottom, you feel as if you have entered the world of painting.

2. Soak in Dingshanxi Hot Spring to enjoy the red leaves.

In early autumn, the maple leaves of Jozan Creek gradually dye the valley red. Chozankei Hot Spring is located in the suburbs of Sapporo. It was originally called Meiquan Tsunezan and was later renamed Chozankei Hot Spring which was discovered in 1866. Pingchuan flows through Ding Valley, and there are many hot spring hotels on both sides of the valley. In autumn, this is also a famous red foliage spot. There are 56 hot springs here, and the water temperature is generally 60-80 degrees. In the cool autumn, make an appointment with a few friends and go to a hot spring together. When you soak in the spring water, you can immediately feel the warmth reaching your heart. Walking along the stream, the colorful red leaves make the mountain scenery around the hot spring town colorful and beautiful. Enjoy the red leaves at Shanxi Hot Spring and travel to Japan during the National Day. Two major itineraries can be solved at once.

3. Take a boat ride on Lake Toya to enjoy the red leaves.

When you go to Lake Toya, you can take a sightseeing boat to enjoy the beautiful red leaves on the lake. Standing on the deck of the top of the cruise ship, blowing the cool breeze from the lake and looking at the red leaves on the lake, it is very pleasant to think about it. There are four small islands in Yehu, and the cruise ship will dock at one of them - Zhongdao Island. At this time, you might as well get off the boat and take a walk. The uninhabited island is full of autumn red leaves, as if you have entered an uninhabited land. It is worth mentioning that from April 28 to October 31 every year, 350 fireworks will bloom over Lake Toya every night. For those who missed the fireworks display, you might as well watch the fireworks display with the red leaves here

In Hakodate, Hokkaido, there is a Sunshine Park with a Japanese-style garden called Old Iwafune Garden. Laoyanchuan Garden is also called Xiangxue Garden. There are approximately 510 cherry and maple trees in the garden. The antique buildings, flowers and trees complement each other beautifully, especially the red leaves in autumn, which is so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. Wearing a kimono, walking on the red leaf path covered with red leaves, stopping once, and looking back at the capital are all beautiful and romantic memories. It is also a good place to appreciate the night maples. At night, bright lights illuminate the red leaves. In the dappled light and shadow, you may see the most beautiful red leaves in the world.

What kind of beauty will a kimono, maple leaves, and a garden present at the same time?

5. Appreciate the red leaves at the hotel

The best way to enjoy the red leaves on the island is to enjoy the maple leaves in the hotel's hot springs. The open-air wind on the roof allows you to lie by the pool, facing the lake, admiring the red leaves on the mountain, and enjoying the comfort of bathing. In autumn, I believe you can see the charming red leaves from many hotels in Hokkaido.

This is the maple viewing guide in Hokkaido, Japan mentioned by the editor above. Which place has the most beautiful autumn colors during National Day? I think Hokkaido, Japan should not be ranked high. The beauty of Hokkaido should be visited carefully all year round. Hokkaido in autumn is no exception. The red leaves all over the mountains and plains are gorgeous and charming. So before the long winter comes, go to Hokkaido!