Hokkaido's ultimate autumn photography spots, 5 legendary locations in Furano

In autumn, Furano and Biei await photography enthusiasts with breathtaking scenery. Around Sanai Hill in Biei Town, yellow rapeseed flower fields spread like golden velvet, extending from Biei to Furano. Strolling through them, the joy of exploring the flower fields is endless. After an evening rain, you might encounter the rare sight of a rainbow arching over the fields. When shooting, try standing in the slightly wet flower fields after the rain and wait quietly for the sunlight to shine through. Rainbows often appear on the east side in the afternoon, so choosing your spot in advance makes capturing them easier. Around Bieizawa in Biei Town, the golden larch trees shine brilliantly, contrasting beautifully with the distant snow-capped mountains, creating a vivid picture of late autumn blending into winter. It’s recommended to shoot from the east side near Bieizawa, using the snow mountains as a backdrop to capture the golden larch forest in full view—truly stunning. In late autumn, Hokkaido’s small animals become active; the northern fox sports fluffy winter fur, and squirrels are agile and adorable. They often pause on branches for a few seconds, offering perfect photo opportunities. Using a super telephoto lens around 400mm will help capture these lively moments even better. Come to Furano and Biei and use your lens to record the spectacular autumn scenery!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Oct 24, 2025