What to do in Hokkaido in autumn?

Autumn scenery of Hokkaido - Niseko

Looking at the beautiful scenery along the red line, heading to Niseko

Raising white smoke and making a loud whistle, SL Steam Train Niseko This autumn we will also embark on a journey with passengers. The train runs along the mountain road from Otaru Station to Rangotsu Station. From the train window, you can look out at the scenery of the trees gradually turning red with the seasons. On a clear day, you can see the magnificent mountain scenery of Mt. Yotei from the train window near Sechian Station. Travelers who plan to visit Hokkaido in autumn are welcome to take a ride on the SL Steam Train Niseko!

Information along the route: Yoichi Nikka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery

The origin of this whiskey that represents Japan land. The park is lined with buildings that give you a sense of its long history, and is an important national cultural property. You can visit the factory and try famous whiskey, wine and juice in the tasting area.

Opening hours: 09:00～17:00

Closed days: December 26th to January 7th

Admission: Free< /p>

Transportation: 3 minutes walk from JR Yushi Station

Autumn scenery of Hokkaido-Asahidake

Tips:

Sapporo～Japanese: All The car is in the correct seat. Sapporo to Rango: All trains have free seats. The super popular SL steam train Niseko

has reserved seats on all trains from Sapporo to Sachian. It is often hard to find a seat, but from Sapporo to Sachian ~ All buses in the Lanyue section have free seats, so passengers don’t have to worry about not being able to get on without a seat. When using the Hokkaido Pass to ride in a designated seat, please go to the ticket window to reserve a seat in advance (free service).

Autumn scenery of Hokkaido - Jinsennuma Wetland

Spend a pleasant time in the vast wetland - Kushiro Wetland

From the wide windows of the Kushiro Wetlands local train, Breathe the cold autumn air and feel the beauty of Hokkaido’s vast and remote land. Let’s enjoy the autumn and beautiful scenery in Japan’s most vast wetland! Drive to Kawayu Hot Spring on October 10.

You can take a bath in a hot spring hotel to relax and enjoy your travel time.

Tips:

Kushiro Shigen Local Train Number October travel dates: From October 1st to 24th, travel to Kawayu Onsen.

The first and second carriages on this line have unreserved seats, and the rest have reserved seats. When using a rail pass to ride in a reserved seat, please go to the ticket window to reserve a seat in advance (free service).

Hokkaido Autumn Scenery - Potato Harvest

Furano & Biei - Painting of Harvest Scenery

During the harvest season, you can see brown rice fields everywhere. The scenery of piles of bean clips air-drying is a representative landscape of autumn. From the windows of Furano and Biei local trains, you can enjoy the pastoral scenery dyed in autumn colors. Press the shutter and collect the scenery that will amaze you!

Attractions along the way:

Goto Juno Art Museum: Displaying the representative modern Japanese painting master, Goto Juno About 130 works were created using natural rock painting tools such as pure gold and minerals.

Takushin Museum: Displays about 80 representative works of Mr. Maeda Shinzo, a landscape photographer who popularized the simple beauty of the hilly town Biei to the whole country.

Tips:

Car No. 1 on this line has reserved seats, and the rest have unreserved seats. When using a rail pass to ride in a reserved seat, please go to the ticket window to reserve a seat in advance (free service).