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Hakodate, Nanae, and Yakumo Suburban Areas: 10 Autumn Foliage Spots Recommended for 2024! Exotic Autumn Patterns in Port Towns
Autumn foliage viewing season in the southern Hokkaido area: October 25 to mid-November (as of September 6)
- Onuma National Park (Nanae Town), where the surface and shore of the lake turn red
- Autumn scenery at a ranch and the night view behind Hakodate "Jotai Ranch" (Nanae Town)
- Goryokaku Park, Hakodate's cherry blossom viewing spot, turning red and yellow (Hakodate)
- Kumagari Valley (Setonamachi), where the entire mountain stream is dyed in the colors of autumn leaves
- Torisaki Hakkei, a healing spot of autumn leaves and mountain streams (Mori Town)
- Miharu Park Kosetsuen, a garden where visitors can enjoy the autumn colors of approximately 150 different types of garden trees (Hakodate)
- Hakodate Park, a collaboration of Mount Hakodate and autumn leaves (Hakodate City)
- Unsekikyo" (Yakumo Town), a place selected as one of the eight scenic spots in southern Hokkaido
- Umemura Garden" (Yakumo Town), a Japanese-style autumnal pattern seen in a garden
- Kotaki-no-Sawa Meeting Falls" (Hokuto City), a mountain stream waterfall surrounded by vivid autumn leaves
1 Lake surface and lakeside dyed in red "Onuma National Park" (Nanae Town)
In Onuma National Park, the lakeside areas of Onuma, Konuma and Junsai-numa turn bright red in autumn. Komagatake, whose foothills turn bright red, and the lakes and marshes create a spectacular view that should not be missed. You can appreciate the autumn leaves in various ways, such as cycling around the lakeside, canoeing or boating on the lake, or climbing Nipporiyama, from which you can view the entire lakeside area.
Address: Aza Onuma-cho, Nanae-cho, Kameda-gun
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2 Autumn scenery at a ranch and the night view behind Hakodate "Jotai Ranch" (Nanae Town)
With Komagatake to the north, Mount Hakodate to the south, and the Ono Plain below to the southwest, Jotai Pasture is a spot where visitors can view the nightscape behind Hakodate. During the fall foliage season, the Jotai Skyline that runs through the ranch turns bright red, and the view from the top is spectacular. Visitors can enjoy different views depending on the time of day, from the autumn leaves and beautiful nature during the daytime to the jewel-like night view of Hakodate at night.
Open Days
Indoor observation deck: Mid-May to mid-October, 10:00-16:00
Jotai Skyline: Early May to early November
Address: 564 Kamifujo, Nanae-cho, Kameda-gun
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3 Goryokaku Park (Goryokaku Park), Hakodate's cherry blossom viewing spot, turns red and yellow.
Goryokaku Park is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and as a winter illumination spot. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the autumn colors of the cherry blossoms and azaleas inside the fortress. The "sea of autumn leaves" seen from the adjacent Goryokaku Tower is magnificent. The outer perimeter of the moat is a promenade, so visitors can enjoy the autumn colors while jogging or walking.
Opening hours: April - October 5:00 - 19:00 / November - March 5:00 - 18:00
Address: 44-2 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate
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4 Kumagari Valley (Setonamachi), a spectacular place where the entire mountain stream is dyed in the colors of autumn leaves.
Located upstream from Highway 345, which runs parallel to the Makomanai River, this is a spot full of unexplored beauty with a clear stream flowing through a deep valley. The autumn leaves turning red and yellow throughout the valley in fall are truly spectacular, and the view from the suspension bridge is said to be particularly beautiful. It is also popular for hiking and mountain stream fishing, and is recommended to be enjoyed together with outdoor activities.
Closed: Makomanai Forest Road leading to the valley is closed during the winter season.
Address: Ogurayama, Kitahiyama-ward, Kusonagun, Setona-machi
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5 "Torisaki Hakkei" (eight views of Torisaki), a healing spot of autumn leaves and mountain streams (Mori Town)
A healing spot where the mysterious mountain stream soothes the soul. The valley upstream from the Torisaki River, which flows into Eruption Bay, is called "Torisaki Valley" for its beauty, and particularly scenic spots are named "Torisaki Valley Eight Views". It is also a popular place for beautiful autumn foliage and mountain stream fishing.
Address: Aza Kasumidai, Mori-machi, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido
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6 Miharu Park Kosetsuen (Hakodate City), a garden where visitors can enjoy the autumn foliage of about 150 varieties of garden trees.
Kosetsuen is a landscape garden located in Miharake Park on a hill near the Yunokawa hot spring resort area. The garden is home to about 150 varieties of garden trees, mainly maple trees, and is visited by many people as a scenic spot for autumn foliage. Visitors can also experience nature in each of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms including Someiyoshino in spring and fireflies flying around a clear stream in summer.
Address: 56 Miharicho, Hakodate City
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7 Collaboration of Mt. Hakodate and autumn leaves "Hakodate Park" (Hakodate City)
Hakodate Park is located at the foot of Mt. Hakodate. Known as a cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, the park offers a spectacular view in autumn when cherry blossoms, azaleas and maples turn beautiful autumn colors in collaboration with the colorful Mount Hakodate. The park also has a mini amusement park, animal breeding facilities, a fountain plaza, and a museum, where both adults and children can relax and have fun.
Address: 17-6 Aoyanagi-cho, Hakodate City
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8 Unsekikyo Gorge (Yakumo Town), selected as one of the eight scenic spots in southern Hokkaido for its beautiful autumn leaves.
Unsekikyo Gorge is located on Route 277, which connects the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The gorge is considered one of the eight scenic spots in southern Hokkaido, offering a panoramic view of the brilliantly colored autumn leaves and Mt. The location along the national highway makes it a perfect spot for enjoying the autumn foliage while driving.
Address:Kumaishimihicho, Yakumo-cho, Niumi-gun
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9 Umemura Garden (Yakumo Town), a Japanese-style autumnal pattern seen in a garden
Umemura Garden is a pond garden with a pond filled with spring water in the center, and is famous for its autumn foliage. The garden is planted with a variety of trees and flowers, including azaleas, cherry blossoms, violets, and narcissus, and attracts many visitors each year for its seasonal scenery. The garden also includes Baiun-tei, a rest facility, and the former Umemura Residence's detached house and storehouse.
Address: 151 Suehiro-cho, Yakumo-cho, Futakai-gun
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10 Kotaki-no-Sawa Meeting Falls, a mountain stream waterfall surrounded by bright autumn leaves (Hokuto City)
National Route 227, where Kotaki-no-Sawa is located, has long been an important road for the exchange of people and goods between Hakodate and Esashi. Kotaki-no-Sawa Meeting Waterfall is 12 meters high and 7 meters wide. Although it appears dimly lit in the shadows of trees, visitors can enjoy the beautiful mountain stream waterfall in vivid colors during the fall foliage season.
Address: Nakayama, Hokuto City Kotaki-no-zawa
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