Immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s heritage at Lake Akan with captivating ancient dances and mystical digital storytelling. Don't miss the nightly torchlight march through the kotan, surrounded by serene lakeside forests.
Every single September evening, boats cruise across Lake Toya launching dazzling fireworks bursts into the starry sky. Watch the colorful reflections while soaking in open-air onsen baths along the shore.
Paddle across Japan’s clearest caldera lake in clear-bottom canoes with mirror-smooth crystal water! The surrounding caldera rims glow with autumn colors, offering peaceful lakeside trekking and onsen baths.
Cruise along UNESCO World Heritage sea cliffs where brown bears feed on spawning salmon along the shore! Experience dramatic volcanic coastlines and spot soaring white-tailed eagles amid wild autumn majesty.
Stroll through Hokkaido's only designated National Place of Scenic Beauty cultural garden as hundreds of Japanese maples are illuminated at night. Enjoy mini concerts, tea ceremonies, and glowing moss paths in this peaceful historic retreat.
Wander down a mesmerizing 380-meter golden tunnel formed by 70 grand ginkgo trees blazing in brilliant yellow. The avenue is closed to vehicle traffic for spectacular nighttime illumination, student brass bands, and street food stalls.
Produced by creative studio NAKED, this magical light show transforms the riverside walking trails of Jozankei into a glowing fantasy forest. Walk across the suspension bridge illuminated with interactive digital river ripples and glowing tree canopies.
Immerse yourself in indigenous Ainu culture on the shores of Lake Poroto. Witness sacred kamuy-nomi thanksgiving prayers, captivating mukkuri mouth-harp and tonkori zither melodies, and traditional attus elm-bark weaving demonstrations.
At dusk, footlights resembling mythical demon flames illuminate the wooden walkways leading deep into the steaming volcanic abyss of Hell Valley. The eerie mist, boiling geothermal vents, and mystical lantern glow create an unforgettable evening spectacle.
Watch tens of thousands of wild chum salmon battle upstream in the crystal-clear Chitose River! Marvel at the historic wooden Indian waterwheel scooping leaping salmon from the river, and explore underwater observation rooms looking directly into the riverbed.
Hokkaido's largest and most prestigious floral competition! Over 800 exquisite displays fill the underground promenade and TV Tower, featuring monumental cascading chrysanthemums, delicate bonsai specimens, and intricate living floral sculptures cultivated by master horticulturists.
A grand autumn tradition in Tokachi! Admire elaborate flower walls and thousands of blooming chrysanthemums, traditional Japanese tea ceremony services, and local farm booths selling freshly harvested Tokachi red beans and Obihiro butadon pork bowls.
Romantic evenings along the historic Otaru Canal as 63 vintage gas lamps flicker to life, reflecting on the tranquil waters beside red-brick stone warehouses. Street violinists perform while riverside stalls showcase handmade glass lanterns and local craft beer.
Witness one of nature's greatest spectacles in Eastern Hokkaido! Watch powerful wild salmon leaping up fish ladders through glass viewing tanks submerged directly in the Shibetsu River. Taste freshly smoked salmon, homemade sujiko and ikura rice bowls, and salmon jerky.
Designed by world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi, this 189-hectare landscape sculpture turns into a masterwork of golden autumn larch foliage. Climb Mount Moere for 360-degree views across the Sapporo plain, watch the massive Sea Fountain water shoots, and explore the shimmering Glass Pyramid.
Hokkaido’s largest Halloween celebration! Thousands of creative cosplayers and costumed revelers gather under the covered glass roof of the 150-year-old Tanukikoji Arcade and Susukino entertainment quarter. Enjoy parades, live music stages, and seasonal autumn dessert specials.