Enjoy the Autumn leave and plan days out with the kids if you visit Hakodate in the Autumn season. You can roam around in the city and be imbued by the red maple leaf.
Hakodate is a city surrounded by the sea and mountains. You walk through the Motomachi area and explore the charm of Japanese style with a western touch sightseeings and maple leaves. And, these gourmet foods made with local ingredients are gorgeous.
Things Before You Visit
The temperature range is between 16°C to 23°C in a day. Please check the links below to understand the weather in Hokkaido and clothing tips for Autumn Hokkaido.
Hokkaido Weather – Climate And Temperature
Hokkaido Autumn Season Clothing Tips
Best Spots To Visit With Kids In Autumn Hakodate
With so many things to do with kids in the Autumn Hakodate, it can be daunting trying to decide what to do. I’ve curated my set of a top 11 list of my favorite children-friendly things to do in Autumn Hakodate. It snows at a different time every year. You may have a chance to see the red leaves with the first snow.
Hakodate Seibu Chiku BAR-GAI
September
This is a Spanish-style gourmet event. You can purchase 5 tickets and enjoy food and drink at your favorite store from the participating stores at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (western area). Held twice a year in spring and autumn, tickets are sold in advance for one month.
Hakodate Seibu Chiku BAR-GAI – Infuses Early September With The Flavours of Spain
Hakodate Gourmet Circus
Early-mid September
Hakodate’s largest food event. You can enjoy local gourmet foods from all over Japan and cities. It’s in the park and with chairs and tables for visitors. Great for travel families.
Hakodate Gourmet Circus – Gourmend Foods in Hakodate Event
Hakodate MOMI-G Festival (autumn leaves festival)
Mid-October – early November
MOMI-G festival is located at Miharashi Park, which is a famous spot for autumn leaves. During the festival, a row of maple trees of about 100 meters is illuminated by the light, which is fantastic.
Hakodate MOMI-G Festa – Autumn Leaves Festival
Goryokaku Tower & Goryokaku Park
Mid-October – early November
Fort Goryokaku is not only famous for Japanese blossoms but also Autumn leaves and snow views. Visit here from mid-October to early November to see the picturesque red maple leaf view.
Goryokaku Tower – The Famous Spot To See The First Western Fortress
Hachiman Zaka Slope
All year
A place of pilgrimage regarded by the visitors and feel that their visits would not be completed without a trip there. The shimmering sea and iconic Ferry Memorial Ship Mashu Maru can be seen straight down on the end of Hachiman Zaka slope’s wide boulevard.
Hachiman Zaka – The Best And Most Famous Picturesque Slope In Japan
The Autumn Leaves And Hokkaido Museum At Hakodate Park
Mid-October – early November
From the park, you can look up at the beautiful autumn leaves of Mt. Hakodate. There are maples on its path and a children’s playground. Good for travel families to visit. Recommend you visit Hakodate Park before or after visiting the Hachiman Zaka slope. Hakodate Park is close to the Hachiman Zaka slope.
Red Maple Leaves Viewing At Esan
Early November
Mt. Esan is famous for azalea bloom in spring. It is also worth seeing that it dyes the entire plateau with red and orange leaves in autumn. You can enjoy the view from all angles, such as the observatory and the hills of the walking path, and it shows a beautiful contrast with the blue sea and sky. Good for travel families to visit.
Mount Hakodate Observatory, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses & Hakodate Asaichi
All year
Although, there are no festivals at Mt. Hakodate, Kanemori red brick warehouse, and Hakodate Asaichi. There are must-see tourist attractions that you won’t miss out on.
Mount Hakodate Observatory – The Spectacular Night View In Hokkaido
