Autumn Leaves Tours

Hokkaido│Kurodake Ropeway, Asahiyama Zoo Autumn Leaves Tour

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Hokkaido│Kurodake Ropeway, Asahiyama Zoo Autumn Leaves Tour - Meeting the bus at ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo

The best part of this Hokkaido day trip is the jump from a gondola high above the autumn forest to close views of polar bears and penguins at Asahiyama Zoo. You get two very different sides of northern Japan in one outing, with a hot bowl of local ramen in between. I like that the … Read more

Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)

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Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet's go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo) - Three hours at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

The best part of this outing is the simple contrast: powder snow or autumn color at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, followed by a hot bath at Hoheikyo Onsen. You get mountain scenery without arranging several trains, buses, and rental-car details yourself. I like the private vehicle for a group of up to three, especially when … Read more