[Hokkaido] Hokkaido Sounkyo Gorge Autumn Foliage Day Trip: Sounkyo Onsen Town, Ginga & Ryusei Waterfalls, Mt. Kurodake Ropeway, and

Sounkyo Onsen Street | A Four-Season Mountain Hot Spring Hidden Realm Located at the foot of Daisetsuzan National Park, Sounkyo Onsen Street is one of Hokkaido's most representative destinations for autumn foliage and hot springs. Best foliage viewing period: late September to early October each year. It is one of the earliest areas in Hokkaido to see autumn leaves, as alpine foliage gradually paints the entire canyon in red, orange, and yellow, complementing the Ishikari River valley. In winter, it transforms into a silvery world, with snow covering the valley and hot spring street, creating a serene and dreamy snow-country landscape. Kurodake Ropeway | Daisetsuzan Autumn Foliage Panoramic View The Kurodake Ropeway is one of the most classic ways to enjoy the autumn foliage of Daisetsuzan. By taking the ropeway to the 5th Station observation deck at an elevation of about 1,320 meters, visitors can overlook the Sounkyo Gorge, expansive forests, and layers of stacked autumn mountain scenery along the way. On