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Hoheikyo Dam and Jozankei: Autumn Colours, Buffet Lunch and Outlet Shopping in Sapporo

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A classic full-day tour from Sapporo taking in the autumn colours of Hoheikyo Dam and Jozankei Onsen, a buffet lunch, a stroll through Takino Park and shopping at Mitsui Outlet.

Highlights

  • Admire striking fall foliage and lake views at Hoheikyo Dam
  • Visit the hot-spring town of Jozankei in the same river valley
  • Buffet lunch of regional food at a resort spa
  • Free time to stroll Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
  • Shopping stop at Mitsui Outlet before returning
  • Round trip from Sapporo Station with everything timed for you

Hoheikyo Dam and Jozankei: Autumn Colours, Buffet Lunch and Outlet Shopping: Key Facts

PriceFrom $119.48 per person
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

Autumn is the season Hokkaido locals themselves look forward to, and this full-day tour puts you in the middle of it without leaving the Sapporo city limits for most of the day. The first and longest stop is Hoheikyo Dam, deep in the valley south of the city, where the reservoir sits below steep wooded slopes that turn every shade of red and orange in the second half of the season. An hour and a half here gives you time to walk, take photographs and hear from your guide rather than simply pausing for a picture. From the dam the route moves to Jozankei, the hot-spring town in the same river valley, where lunch is a buffet of regional food at a resort spa, a proper sit-down break in the middle of a long day. The afternoon continues at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, a large landscaped park where eighty minutes of free time is enough for a real walk among the trees and the scenic views along the way. The day closes with a stop at Mitsui Outlet, which is where Sapporo residents do their shopping and a useful last stop if you want to pick something up before heading home. The tour starts and finishes at Sapporo Station, and the whole route is designed as a classic circuit of the city's best autumn scenery with the driving and the timing handled for you.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

8:00 AM

Depart Sapporo Station

Meet your guide at the station and head south into the river valley.

9:30 AM

Hoheikyo Dam

An hour and a half at the dam for the autumn colours, lake views and a guided walk.

11:30 AM

Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa

Sit down to a buffet lunch of regional food in the hot-spring town.

1:00 PM

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park

Eighty minutes of free time to stroll the park and its scenic views.

3:00 PM

Mitsui Outlet

A shopping stop before the drive back into the city.

6:00 PM

Arrive back at Sapporo Station

The tour finishes where it began.

Detailed Itinerary

8:00 AM - Depart Sapporo Station: Meet your guide at the station and head south into the river valley.

9:30 AM - Hoheikyo Dam: An hour and a half at the dam for the autumn colours, lake views and a guided walk.

11:30 AM - Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa: Sit down to a buffet lunch of regional food in the hot-spring town.

1:00 PM - Takino Suzuran Hillside Park: Eighty minutes of free time to stroll the park and its scenic views.

3:00 PM - Mitsui Outlet: A shopping stop before the drive back into the city.

6:00 PM - Arrive back at Sapporo Station: The tour finishes where it began.

Includes

  • Professional local guide, all fees mentioned in the itinerary, buffet lunch

Excludes

  • Personal expenses, meals unless specified, gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

Sapporo (details confirmed with operator on booking)

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A buffet of regional food at a resort spa in Jozankei is included in the price, along with your professional guide and all fees mentioned in the itinerary. Personal expenses, anything you buy at the outlet and gratuities are not included.
It is built around autumn, the season Hokkaido locals themselves look forward to. The wooded slopes above the reservoir at Hoheikyo Dam turn every shade of red and orange in the second half of the season, which is when the route is at its best.
An hour and a half at Hoheikyo Dam in the valley south of Sapporo, then Jozankei for the buffet lunch, eighty minutes of free time at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, and a shopping stop at Mitsui Outlet before the return. It is a round trip from Sapporo Station, so you never leave the city limits for most of the day.
Enough to be worth wearing comfortable shoes. Both Hoheikyo Dam and Takino Suzuran Hillside Park are designed for walking rather than photo stops, with eighty minutes of free time at the park for a real walk among the trees. The pace is unhurried and the ground is manageable.
Yes, Mitsui Outlet is a scheduled stop late in the day and is where Sapporo residents do their shopping, so it is a useful last stop if you want to pick something up before heading home. The tour finishes back at Sapporo Station.
Professional local guide, all fees mentioned in the itinerary, buffet lunch
The duration of the Hoheikyo Dam and Jozankei: Autumn Colours, Buffet Lunch and Outlet Shopping is typically 10 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
February for deep snow and the Snow Festival, or late June to mid-July for Furano's lavender. Note that Sapporo's cumulative snowfall of 4.7–5 m is often misread — actual ground depth peaks around 80–100 cm in February. Full month-by-month detail in our best time to visit Sapporo guide.
The 2027 festival runs 4–11 February across Odori, Susukino and Tsudome, and entry to all three sites is free. Hotels sell out 6–9 months ahead and rates run 2–3× normal — our Snow Festival guide covers whether that premium is worth paying.
The subway covers most of the city at ¥210–380 a ride, and the weekend Donichika pass is just ¥520 — far better value than the ¥830 weekday version. The airport train is ¥1,230 (33–37 min). See getting around Sapporo.
Yes — it's 30 minutes and ¥800 by JR, making it the easiest day trip in Hokkaido. The canal, glassworks and sushi street fill a comfortable day. Timing tips and the Snow Light Path dates are in our Otaru day trip guide.
Miso ramen (invented here around 1954), jingisukan lamb BBQ, soup curry, and Nijo Market seafood. Bowls run ¥900–1,500. Where locals actually eat — and which famous spots to skip — is in our Sapporo food guide.
Niseko has the deepest snow (~15 m a season) but the highest prices — a 2026-27 peak day pass is ¥13,500. Rusutsu, Kiroro and Sapporo Teine (¥8,400 online) offer similar powder for less. Honest comparison in our Niseko and Hokkaido ski guide.
Three days works well: one for the city, one for Otaru, and one for a day trip or ski day. Our Sapporo 3-day itinerary has winter and summer variants with realistic timings.
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