| Approximate best season to see autumn leaves |
| Downtown areas: From late October to early November Famous places to see autumn leaves: From mid to late October (The best season in the Jozankei area is a little earlier than others) Since the autumn-leave season depends on the temperature, rainfall and climate, it varies every year. Please note that the autumn-leave season below is not exact. |
Mt. Maruyama, Mt. Moiwa Primeval Forest, Mt. Sankakuyama areas |
| Access | Walk or take a bus from the Maruyama koen Subway Station[T06] |
| Autumn-leave season | Usually mid and late October |
| Inquiries |  Green Promotion Department's Green Management Section (011-211-2536)* Thanks to well-arranged nature trails at Mt. Maruyama, Mt. Moiwa and Mt. Sankakuyama, autumn leaves can be enjoyed while hiking. |
Nopporo Forest Park |
| Address | Konopporo 53, Atsubetsu-cho, Atsubetsu-ku |
| Access |  Take the JR Bus from JR Chitose Line Shin-Sapporo Station, Shin Sapporo Subway Tozai Line Station[T19] or JR Hakodate Honsen Shinrinkoen Station to the "Kaitaku Kinenkan Iriguchi," "Nopporo Shinrinkoen" or "Kaitaku no Mura" bus stops |
| Autumn-leave season | Usually mid to late October is best, and it lasts until early November |
| Inquiries | Nopporo Forest Park Office (on the premises of the Historical Museum of Hokkaido) (011-898-0455) |
| URL | http://www.kaitaku.or.jp/nfpvc.htm |
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park |
| Address | Takino 247, Minami-ku |  |
| Access | Take the Chuo Bus (Minami 92) Takino sen from Makomanai Subway Station[N16] to Takino suzurankoen bus stop | |
| Autumn-leave season | Usually after October 13, 14 and 15 until early November. Areas around waterfalls (Ashiribetsu Falls and Masumi-no-taki Falls) are the best spots. | |
| Inquiries | Takino Park Information Center (general information) (011-592-3333) | |
| URL | http://www.takinopark.com/11_FOREIGN/ index_e.html |
Jozankei Trail (Hiking trails in hot spring resorts around Kappabuchi, Shirakaba Yuen, Futami Suspension Bridge) |
| Address | Jozankei, Minami-ku |
| Access |  Take the Jotetsu Bus Jozankei sen from JR Sapporo Station Bus Terminal or Makomanai Subway Station[N16] to the Jozankei bus stop, and walk approximately 10 minutes. |
| Autumn-leave season | Usually early October to around October 15 is the best time. In November, no autumn leaves can be seen. |
| Inquiries | Jozankei Tourist Association (011-598-2012) |
| URL | http://www.jyozankei.com/english |
Hoheikyo Dam Area |
| Address | Jozankei, Minami-ku (Drive on Route 230. Pass the Jozankei hot spring area and turn left when you see the sign for the dam. Approximately 8 minutes from the Jozankei hot spring area) |
| Access |  No public transportation, such as buses, is available. Take a taxi from Jozankei (approximately 2,000 yen from Jozankei hot spring)Free shuttle buses are operated only during autumn-leave season between the Jozankei hot spring area and the Hoheikyo Dam electric bus stop. |
| Autumn-leave season | Usually from early October to around October 10 is the best season. Although enjoyed until mid October, leaves often fall in late October |
| Inquiries | Hoheikyo electric bus (011-598-3452) * Rest House Hoheikyo (011-598-3261) * Electric vehicle fees: Adults 530 yen, children 320 yen |
| Hours | 8:45 – 16:00 |
| URL | http://www.houheikyou.jp/english |