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5 scenic spots to enjoy in Jozankei, Sapporo, one of Hokkaido's most famous autumn foliage areas!
Jozankei, Sapporo's inner sanctum, continues to attract people with its untouched, rich nature and hot springs. It is a hot spring resort in a beautiful valley, about an hour's drive from central Sapporo. Here we introduce five areas with spectacular views of autumn leaves that can be enjoyed in Jozankei!
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Jozankei hot spring town
Jozankei Onsen town is dotted with bridges with beautiful names that offer views of the rich national forest and valley. The bright red Futami Tsuribashi Bridge, which spans the Futami Jozan Road, is a popular scenic spot and has become the symbol of the onsen town.
It is a luxurious experience to walk along the nature trail from the red Futami Suspension Bridge surrounded by autumn leaves. The autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water amid the murmuring of the river are magnificent.
■Address: 3-chome, Jozankei Onsen Higashi, Minami-ku, Sapporo See details of "Jozankei Onsen Town" on Domingo
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Hoheikyo Dam
Hoheikyo Dam is one of the best spots in Japan to see autumn leaves, and is popular with foreign tourists as well. You can see the magnificent natural scenery of Lake Jozan and Senjoiwa Rock, as well as the beautiful scenery of the largest arch dam in Hokkaido.
It is a scenic spot surrounded by steep rock slopes, and together with the spectacular tourist release of water from the dam, it forms a magnificent landscape. It has also been selected by the Forestry Agency as one of the "100 Best Water Source Forests" and "100 Best Dam Lakes."
■Address: 840 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo See details of "Hoheikyo Dam" on Domingo
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Sapporo International Ski Resort
A comprehensive ski resort close to Jozankei Onsen. The 8-seater gondola used for winter skiing becomes the "Autumn Leaves Gondola" in autumn, taking you to the mountaintop where you can get a panoramic view of Ishikari Bay.
The Autumn Taste Festival, which brings together foods from around Hokkaido, is also held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. You can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves and the flavors of Hokkaido's autumn.
■Operating period: September 23rd (Friday, national holiday) to October 16th (Sunday), 2022 9:30-15:30 (last upbound boarding at 15:00) ■Price: Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,200 yen / Elementary school students 600 yen / 65 years and older 1,080 yen *Free for preschool children ■Address: 937 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo See details of "Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort" on Domingo
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Okujozankei Kamui Forest <Jozankei Farm>
This is a fruit orchard in Sapporo where you can enjoy various fruit picking and fishing until early November. In autumn, it is also popular as a scenic spot surrounded by 360 degrees of autumn leaves.
In addition to fruit picking, you can enjoy a variety of other attractions, such as tree trekking, zip lining, and the orchard garden, where you can experience the seasonal combination of fruit trees and flowering trees with all your senses.
■Business period: Saturday, October 1, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 2022 9:00-16:00 (April 25th to September 30th 9:00-17:00) ■Closed on Wednesdays ■Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 600 yen / Children (4 years old and above) 500 yen / Infants (3 years old and under) Free *Fruit picking and other activity experiences are charged separately. ■Address: 832 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo See details of "Okujozankei Kamui no Mori <Jozankei Farm>" on Domingo
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Mount Hakken
Hakkenzan is covered with forests of deciduous broadleaf trees such as Japanese silverleaf, Japanese linden, and katsura, so many people visit in autumn to enjoy the autumn leaves. At the foot of the mountain, the Japanese elderberry also turns a deep red.
Fruit cultivation is thriving around Mt. Hakkenzan, and there are tourist farms where you can pick fruit and horseback riding facilities, so you can enjoy activities along with the autumn leaves.
■Address: Toyama, Minami-ku, Sapporo See details of "Hakkenzan" on Domingo
What do you think of the autumn leaves in Jozankei, which can be enjoyed in a variety of situations? There are bus services that allow you to conveniently visit the autumn foliage spots in Jozankei. Be sure to check them out and enjoy the short autumn foliage season.
Jozankei [by bus] Five major autumn foliage spots
Speaking of autumn leaves, Jozankei is the place to go. We have picked out five areas in Jozankei that offer spectacular views of autumn leaves, located in the national park. This fall, buses will run to each of these five major autumn foliage areas. There are also guided tour buses, so even those who come by car can make good use of them and enjoy the autumn leaves in season.
■Operating period: ①Jozankei Onsen area - October 21st (Friday) / ②Hoheikyo Dam - October 23rd (Sunday) / ③Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort - October 16th (Sunday) / ④Jozankei Farm, ⑤Hakkenzan area - October 31st (Monday) *Operating times vary depending on the destination, so please check the official website. ■Price: *Prices vary depending on your destination. Please check the official website. ■ Reception and boarding point: Jozankei Tourist Information Center (Jozankei Onsen Higashi 3-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo) See details of "Jozankei [by bus] Five Great Autumn Foliage Spots" on Domingo
*All information listed is current as of October 2022. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
