Sapporo Hill of the Buddha & Takino Autumn Cosmos & Mt. Hakkengenzan Genghis Khan BBQ & Jozankei Hoheikyo Autumn Leaves Day Trip
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What to expect
★ Ample time at each attraction, allowing you to slowly appreciate each scenic spot. Our enthusiastic tour leader will provide explanations throughout the tour and help you capture memorable photos!
★ First stop: Step into a colorful fairy tale world! Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park in autumn offers various flower fields, including cosmos fields in pink, purple, white and more, plus purple salvia and sunflowers! There are also cute Kochia bushes, which are expected to turn from green to vibrant red in October!
★ Second stop: Visit the unique and architecturally stunning “Hill of the Buddha” Designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, you can only see the top of the Buddha statue from the outside, creating a sense of mystery and adding a solemn atmosphere. Cross the path to take photos by the water garden and feel the breath of nature. Continue on to the interior of the Buddha Hall to admire the peaceful expression of the Great Buddha, which will help you temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the world. At the entrance, a row of Moai statues welcomes you, offering a great photo opportunity up close.
★ Third stop: Enjoy Hokkaido’s specialty, Genghis Khan BBQ, amidst the autumn colors of Mt. Hakkenzan Valley We’ll take you to a distinctive BBQ farm restaurant at Mt. Hakkenzan to savor selected lamb with fresh vegetables grown on the farm. For those who cannot eat lamb, beef, pork, or chicken BBQ is available as an alternative. If the weather is good, we will eat outdoors; if it rains, we will move indoors. After the meal, you can stroll through the valley farm and by the pond, enjoying the autumn afternoon scenery and interacting with small animals!
★ Fourth stop: We'll take you to see the most beautiful autumn colors at Hoheikyo Dam. Walk across the arched dam, over a hundred meters high, and admire the Senjo Rock interwoven with a myriad of autumn colors, Lake Jozankei beneath the golden valley, and even have the chance to witness the spectacular release of water from the dam!
★ Fifth stop: Jozankei Dam and Lake Sapporo Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sapporo, which is stunning in all seasons. Although not as famous as Hoheikyo Dam, it is a hidden gem, with red, yellow, and green natural landscapes reflecting on the lake, making it even more breathtaking.



























Reviews
I joined the tour on October 27, 2026, with a group of about 20 people. The tour bus was spacious and comfortable, and seats were assigned based on the order of registration. The time spent visiting the attractions was very ample, and the yakiniku lunch provided at noon was of high quality, which also included a drink. The scenery around the restaurant was beautiful, and it is totally fine even if you join the tour solo. This travel agency truly puts effort into planning, and there are no shopping stops. On the way back, the tour leader even gave everyone a postcard of Hokkaido scenery. I highly recommend this travel agency and their tours.
I joined the LOVE NIPPON TOUR on October 6th: Hokkaido Takino Cosmos and Kochia, Mt. Hakkaku BBQ, and Jozankei Hoheikyo Autumn Leaves Day Tour. Our tour guide for the day was Habi. The itinerary was comfortable, and the scenery of the Kochia and the Great Buddha was beautiful. The dining environment for the BBQ at Mt. Hakkaku was lovely. I got to see the stunning autumn foliage at Hoheikyo! Thank you to Habi and the company for organizing this trip.
Tour guide Kalong is super nice, extremely professional, and competent. Surprisingly, he can speak four languages: Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and English! I never expected to find a Cantonese-speaking guide when joining a one-day tour in Japan, which felt very welcoming. All the itineraries had plenty of time arranged, and every spot was very comfortable. Something that definitely deserves praise is that Kalong proactively took photos for the tour members, and his angles were very professional. This exceeded expectations—not every tour has a guide like this! Finally, he thoughtfully gave everyone a custom-designed postcard as a souvenir. If I have the chance to visit Hokkaido again, I hope to use this same provider, Passionate Travel Agency (Love Nippon Tour). Thank you, Kalong, and hope to see you again!
Participated in the October 26th tour. The tour guide was professional, introducing each attraction in three languages, and was very enthusiastic about helping us take photos. They even provided a recommended list of Sapporo food spots at the end, making for a great overall experience! Although the season had passed and we couldn't see the autumn leaves at Jozankei and Hoheikyo, Takino Suzuran Hillside Park turned out to be unexpectedly great for photos, and the Head Buddha hill park brought a sense of peace. The lavender soft-serve ice cream recommended by the guide is definitely worth trying! Thanks to the tour guide and the driver, and thanks to good weather from above—the trip went very smoothly!
I was very satisfied with this day tour. The tour guide Habi provided detailed explanations, and the itinerary was arranged very smoothly. There was plenty of time at each attraction, and the park with the Kochia bushes even had a slide, which was very thrilling. The weather was cool, and we could dine outdoors, which was great. For lunch, I chose the mutton and mixed grill, which was delicious and included a drink. Highly recommended.
This is the second time I've joined a tour organized by this supplier, and this time it was to see the fall foliage. I really appreciate their dedication and thoughtfulness. The visiting time was ample, and the meal arrangements were also very good. I will definitely look for you guys again when I go to Hokkaido next time!
That was a really nice day trip! The timing for each spot was perfect, and the Genghis Khan BBQ lunch was great. Plus, the tour guide was super helpful and took some awesome photos.
This day trip was very satisfying. The tour guide Habi provided detailed introductions, the itinerary was arranged very smoothly, and there was enough time at each stop. For lunch, we chose the lamb and mixed grill, which tasted great. Dining outdoors was very enjoyable, and it is definitely recommended.
It was a great tour overall! our guide was great and helped to take photos! the food spot was iconic and scenery there was unreal truly the star of the tour! Bus is a bit cramped but it’s okay! keep in mind this specific tour is basically a whole day (8 hours) so it is a bit exhausting! everyone was knocked out by the end of the tour lol’ we also wish we had more time at jozenkai! overall we had a good time! :)
You can visit quite a few attractions in a single day, and it's much more convenient than taking public transportation yourself. The amount of time spent at each stop is just right, making for a comfortable and relaxed itinerary! The only issue was that we hit traffic on the way back to Sapporo, delaying us by nearly 45 minutes past the scheduled time, and we almost didn't make it to our subsequently reserved restaurant!
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