Seasonal Festivals
Daisetsuzan National Park Autumn Foliage
Sep 10 – Oct 20 · Daisetsuzan National Park, Shintoku · Hokkaido
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Dates
- Sep 10 – Oct 20, 2026
About this event
SummaryExperience the earliest autumn foliage in Japan at Daisetsuzan, renowned for its vibrant rowan and maple trees.
Highlights
• Witness the earliest autumn colors in Japan
• Enjoy a one-month gradient of foliage changing from Daisetsuzan to Souunkyo
• View stunning rowan and maple tree transformations
• Ideal for early autumn visitors seeking natural beauty
Details
Daisetsuzan is celebrated as the premier location for viewing the first autumn leaves in Japan. The seasonal transition begins here, with the colors of rowan and maple trees gradually descending to Souunkyo over approximately one month. This natural phenomenon allows visitors to observe the gradual shift in foliage hues. By late August, shorter days and dropping temperatures signal the start of the season. Visitors are advised to prepare with warm clothing to fully enjoy the experience of the year's earliest autumn colors.
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