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Come to Hokkaido to see Japan's earliest autumn leaves

From mid-October to mid-November, Hokkaido leads the way into the "autumn leaves peak" season! 📸 Check-in list: 1️⃣ Sounkyo Gorge (Kamikawa Town) Canyon + waterfalls + hot spring town, night maple light-up + helicopter views, an 11-second video can go viral! 2️⃣ Noboribetsu Jigokudani + Oyunuma Autumn leaves × volcano × sulfur steam, every shot looks like a "hell on earth" filter, wallpaper guaranteed 3️⃣ Lake Toya circuit + Usuzan Ropeway 360° lake views + Hokkaido’s best autumn leaf reflections, the ropeway summit offers snow mountains + autumn leaves + volcanic crater all in one shot, 9 photos aren’t enough for your social feed! 4️⃣ Jozankei (30 min from Sapporo) The city’s closest "back garden," hike the valley by day, soak in autumn leaf hot springs by night, trip that feels like Switzerland 5️⃣ Lake Shikotsu + Mitakedai Japan’s clearest autumn leaf lake water, rent a bike to circle the lake, every snap looks like a scene from a Japanese drama. ⚠️ Key dates: 10.20–11.5 Sounkyo peak 10.25–11.10 Lake Toya/Noboribetsu peak 11.1–11.15 Jozankei peak 🧥 Outfit tip: Mornings and evenings below 5℃, prepare down jackets + scarves in advance; for autumn leaf colors, wear cream white/navy blue to stand out!
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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