A must-visit for autumn viewing in Hokkaido! Sounkyo Onsen + Blue Pond Wonderland, stunning beyond words!

Recommended check-in route:
① Sounkyo Onsen
Located in Sounkyo, Kamikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido
A secret hot spring spot amidst autumn red leaves♨️
Soaking in the hot spring while watching maple leaves, truly a heavenly experience~

② Mount Kurodake in Daisetsuzan National Park
Sounkyo, Kamikawa Town
In autumn, you can take the ropeway🚡
Overlooking the magnificent scenery of mountains covered in red leaves

③ Blue Pond
Shirogane, Biei Town, Hokkaido
A dreamy blue like a spilled palette💧
Reflecting the white birch forest, every shot looks like a masterpiece!

④ Furano
Central Hokkaido
Golden wheat fields meet the blue sky
Feels like stepping into a Studio Ghibli animation~

📸 Photo Tips:
- Arrive at Blue Pond before 8 AM
The light is softest and the water surface is calm🔮
- Bring a wide-angle lens for majestic mountain views
- Wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos stand out~

💡 Tips:
October is the best time to enjoy the autumn leaves
Remember to bring a thick jacket due to big temperature differences between morning and night🧥

Post by MILES RIOS | Oct 21, 2025