Good news for those who missed the autumn leaves this year or whose local fall foliage season has already ended! We're introducing some fantastic events where you can still enjoy the beautiful autumn colors to the fullest.

(Photo courtesy of Hakodate City Tourism Department)

The Hakodate MOMI-G Festa is a light-up event held at Kosetsuen (within Miharashi Park), Hakodate's most famous spot for autumn leaves. The vast grounds are home to about 150 types of trees, including Yama-momiji and Iroha-kaede Japanese maples. An approximately 100-meter-long avenue of maple trees is illuminated every night, enveloping the area in a magical atmosphere.

(Photo courtesy of Hakodate City Housing and Urban Facilities Public Corporation)

Along the illuminated path, you'll find plenty of other attractions, such as a precious brick greenhouse and the Entei, a garden pavilion built in the shoin-zukuri style incorporating tea house aesthetics. You can also tour the inside of the Entei, allowing you to leisurely admire the autumn leaves from indoors.

(Image courtesy of Hokuto City Tourism Association)

At the Hokuto Koyo Kairo, you can enjoy a magical scene as the illuminated autumn leaves reflect like a mirror on the surface of the pond. The venue, Hachironuma Park, spans a vast 11 hectares and is home to about 2,000 trees, including maples, azaleas, and cherry trees, which typically show their autumn colors from mid-October to early November.

(Image courtesy of Hokuto City Tourism Association)

While the sight of the deciduous trees like maples around the pond changing color during the day is beautiful, the illuminated night view offers a magical and romantic experience. Furthermore, food stalls are open from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, allowing you to enjoy delicious local Hokuto cuisine while admiring the autumn leaves.

(Photo courtesy of Be my BIEI (Oka no machi Biei DMO))

The "Let's Take a Refreshing Walk! Biei Patchwork Hill Walk" is a mini walking tour where you can stroll through the Patchwork Hills while taking deep, refreshing breaths. A local guide will lead the way, so even if you're unsure where to walk, you can relax and enjoy the colorful hill scenery.

(Photo courtesy of Be my BIEI (Oka no machi Biei DMO))

You can enjoy taking photos while soaking in the spectacular views of the Tokachi Mountain Range and vast pastures. While driving through the Patchwork Hills is nice, seeing the landscape on a leisurely walk is also charming, allowing you to make small discoveries along the way.

Hokkaido is dotted with numerous spots where you can enjoy not only autumn leaves but also activities, gourmet food, and hot springs, making it perfect for a sightseeing trip.

There are still other autumn foliage events you can make it to and spots that are about to reach their peak viewing season, so be sure to enjoy this unique seasonal scenery!