Mountain & highlandAutumn Leaves · Hokkaido
Tokachidake Onsen
Tokachidake, KamifuranoHot spring town🍁 Typical peak: Late Sep – Early Oct
Overview
Overview
Hokkaido’s highest hot spring area, on the slopes of the Tokachidake range near the tree line at 1,280 m. About 30 min by car from central Kamifurano, it lets you see mountain autumn leaves up close.
- Address
- Tokachidake Onsen, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours for the hot springs and nearby views
- Official website
- https://www.kamifurano.jp/
Area weather
FuranoWeather and what to wear in Furano →Tours & tickets for this areaPR
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually late September to early October
September
October
November
December
The colors start around early September. In late October the first snow may create a scene of snow and autumn leaves
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
From around the Ryounkaku inn you get a grand panorama of the colored mountains. The first snow falls in late October, and you may see a scene where autumn leaves and snow mingle.
📷 Best views
Around Ryounkaku
A grand panoramic view of the Tokachidake range. The scenery when autumn leaves and snow mingle is also a highlight
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓From the open-air baths you can see seas of clouds and starry skies. Even on a day trip, watch out for icy roads on the way back
Access
Getting there
- From major stations & airports
- JR Kamifurano Station: Bus (About 45 min)
- Asahikawa Airport: Car (About 55 min)
Weather
Temperature & what to wear
- Typical temperatures
- October normals for Furano: high 14.9°C, low 4.1°C (Japan Meteorological Agency). Tokachidake Onsen is at 1,280 m and even colder
- What to wear & bring
- Expect near-winter cold and bring a down jacket, gloves and a hat. The first snow is possible, so drivers should watch road conditions
Where to Stay · Agoda
Places to Stay near Tokachidake OnsenPR
PR8.5十勝岳温泉 カミホロ荘
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PR8.6凌雲閣
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Last checked: 2026-10-05
