[Hokkaido] Hokkaido Sounkyo Gorge Autumn Foliage Day Trip: Sounkyo Onsen Town, Ginga & Ryusei Waterfalls, Mt. Kurodake Ropeway, and Obako Gorge (Departing from Sapporo)

Sounkyo Onsen Town | Hokkaido's Earliest Autumn Foliage Spot Located at the foot of Daisetsuzan National Park, Sounkyo Onsen Town is one of Hokkaido's most representative autumn foliage and hot spring resorts. Every year, the autumn foliage season begins in mid-September and peaks around mid-October, making it one of the earliest areas in Hokkaido to see autumn leaves. The alpine autumn leaves gradually dye the entire gorge red, and the interwoven red, orange, and yellow mountain scenery complements the Ishikari River valley. Strolling through the onsen town, visitors can not only experience the strong mountain hot spring atmosphere but also enjoy the charming scenery unique to Hokkaido's autumn, making it a secret spot for many travelers to admire autumn leaves. Kurodake Ropeway | Panoramic View of Daisetsuzan's Autumn Foliage The Kurodake Ropeway is one of the most classic ways to enjoy the autumn foliage of Daisetsuzan. Taking the ropeway up to the 5th station observation deck, located at an altitude of a