Autumn mountain road in Hokkaido, Japan

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Onsen towns, expressways and autumn color.

Self-drive Japan with left-side pacing — Hokkaido loops timed for foliage, toll roads and rural fuel stops.

Best season
September–October for Hokkaido color
Countries
Japan
Driving notes
Left-side driving. ETC toll systems common on expressways.

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Mountain road through autumn birch forest in Hokkaido

Japan · 12 days · ~1,800 km

Hokkaido Autumn Loop

Volcanoes, onsen towns and maple fire.

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