[Autumn Exclusive Tour] Hokkaido 2-day maple viewing tour | Top 10 maple viewing sites | Biei, Kamui Kotan, Shikisai no Oka, Kurodake, Ginga Falls, Naitai Plateau Ranch (departing from Sapporo)

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

- Attractions-

[Kamui Kotan]

The creaking sound of the wooden bridge over the Ishikari River is surprising. Standing on the bridge, swaying with the flow of people, you feel the slight excitement. Every autumn (late September to early October), this place is a popular spot for red leaves. The gorgeous red and yellow colors on the hillside are so beautiful.

【Biei Shrine】

Biei Shrine was established in the early Meiji period. It is famous for its red torii gate and heart-shaped decoration. It is said that looking for the heart-shaped mark on the torii gate will increase your luck in love. Therefore, it is very popular with tourists from all over the world as a power attraction to realize love.

【Shikisai-no-Oka】

Shikisai-no-Oka is a tourist garden located in Biei Town, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, Japan. The garden is located on a hill on Biei's "Landscape Road" and covers an area of ​​15 hectares. About 30 types of flowers and plants, such as lavender, lupine, cosmos, and sunflowers, are planted throughout the year, keeping the entire hill colorful at all times.

【Tokachidake Observatory】

Tokachidake is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. Observatory is located in the middle of it, at an altitude of 930 meters. You can overlook the entire mountain landscape including the top of the mountain. On a clear day, you can enjoy the magnificent view from Asahidake and Biei Mountain to Biei City and Kamifurano Town from the viewing platform. In addition to the spectacular natural scenery, observatory also retains the lava flow from the eruption of Mt. Tokachi, allowing people to experience the power of nature, which is also its charm. There are rugged stones scattered on the ground. It is said that if you build a stone of your own on observatory, your wish will come true.

【Shirasu Falls】

Shirasu Falls has a height of 30 meters and an altitude of 600 meters. It is located in the Shirogane Hot Spring Village of Biei Town. It is named "White Beard Falls" because of the white beard-like water pouring down from the cracks in the rocks. The water gushing from the ground beat against the rocks and stirred up blue waves.

【Aoike Pond】

This secret place is only a 5-minute drive from Shirogane Onsen in Biei. Its charm has also been recognized by Apple and made into a computer wallpaper.

【Kuroodake Ropeway】

The "Kurodake Ropeway" has been in operation since 1967. It only takes 7 minutes to reach Kurodake Station from Sounkyo Station at an altitude of 670 meters at the foot of the mountain to Kurodake Station at an altitude of 1,300 meters. From halfway up the mountain, you can take the Kurodake pairlift to go between the mountainside and the top of the mountain. But if you want to enjoy the unobstructed view from the top of the mountain with an altitude of 1,984 meters, you need to continue climbing for about an hour and a half to get there. At the end of the half-mountain cable car route and at the end of the two-person chairlift route from the mid-mountain to the summit, there are walking paths available. Even if you don't climb to the top, you can enjoy alpine plants and forests in summer, vibrant autumn foliage in fall, and the spectacular snow scenery in winter.

【Ginga・Ryusei Falls】

The cliffs stretch for 24 kilometers along the Ishikari River. Of the several waterfalls cascading down the cliffs, two are the most beautiful. The "Ginga Falls" flows down like a thin white line, while the "Ryusei Falls" is like a thick and powerful waterfall. The view from the parking lot of this famous waterfall, selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, is majestic and a masterpiece.

【Mikuni Pass】

Mikuni Pass is a famous mountain viewing spot in Hokkaido, located in the center of the Daisetsuzan Mountains. It is about 1,139 meters above sea level and is the main thoroughfare connecting Kamikawa and Tokachi areas. Mikuni Pass is famous for its spectacular mountain scenery and fresh air. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the four distinct seasons here, especially in autumn, when the mountains are covered with red leaves and the scenery is picturesque.

[Naitai plateau pasture]

Naitai Plateau Ranch is a plateau ranch in Hokkaido, located in a hilly area with a beautiful environment. There are vast meadows and pastures where visitors can get up close and personal with a variety of livestock, such as cows and sheep. Visitors can also taste fresh dairy products and pasture-made delicacies, making it an ideal place for families and nature lovers. Especially in autumn and winter, the pasture scenery is even more charming, like a fairy tale world.