Hokkaido maple viewing camping itinerary suggestions (7-day version)

⚠️There are also cabins in Figure 4.5. Only NT$1500 per night (depending on the season) ⚠️ Drive freely, follow the maple leaves all the way north and south, and experience the most beautiful autumn ⸻ Day 1: Arrive at New Chitose Airport → Sapporo • Arrive at New Chitose Airport and pick up your campervan • Stock up at a supermarket (LANDBRIAD Chitose Shopping Center is recommended) • Depart for Jozankei Onsen, a famous maple viewing hot spring area in Hokkaido Recommended camping sites: • Jozankei Natural Village (surrounded by forests, very atmospheric at night) ⸻ Day 2: Sapporo → Asahikawa → Daisetsuzan (Asahidake) • Drive to Daisetsuzan National Park (approximately 3.5 hours) • Take the Asahidake Ropeway to see the earliest autumn leaves in Hokkaido • You can choose to take a leisurely walk to the "Sujimi Pond" and take beautiful photos, which is super dreamy! Recommended camping sites: • Asahidake Youth Travel Village (basic facilities, convenient for mountain climbing) ⸻ Day 3: Daisetsuzan → Sounkyo • Short trip to Sounkyo • Enjoy the spectacular red leaves in the canyon, and see the Galaxy Falls and Meteor Falls • You can also relax in the Sounkyo Hot Springs Recommended camping sites: • Sounkyo Plateau Campground (extremely rich autumn colors) ⸻ Day 4: Sounkyo → Biei → Furano • Drive to the dreamy Biei Hills, with golden and orange rural scenery all the way • Pass by "Shikisai-no-Oka" and "Blue Pond" • There is also a small but beautiful maple leaf spot near Furano Recommended camping sites: • Hoshino TOMAMU Camping Ground (have the opportunity to see the beautiful starry sky) ⸻ Day 5: Furano → Lake Shikotsu • Go south to Lake Shikotsu, a lake with the highest transparency in Japan + surrounded by maple leaves • Canoeing and walking along the lake are great for slowing down your pace Recommended camping sites: • Meide Campground (camping site by the lake, super dreamy scenery) ⸻ Day 6: Lake Shikotsu → Lake Toya • Continue south to Lake Toya • Take a walk along the lake or take a sightseeing boat tour • You can also watch the Toyako Onsen Town fireworks at night (available until mid-October) Recommended camping sites: • Toya Water Village Campground (fully equipped and with great views) ⸻ Day 7: Lake Toya → New Chitose Airport • Pack up at your leisure and drive back to New Chitose Airport • Return the car, and end your perfect Hokkaido maple viewing camping trip! ⸻ Tips: • Late September to early October: Daisetsuzan and Sounkyo are the most beautiful • Mid-October: Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and Sapporo area turn red • Remember to bring heating equipment (parking heater in camper is a must!) • The temperature difference is large at night, so be sure to prepare warm clothes