Hakkai San Autumn Colors and Seasonal Produce

This is a beautiful season to visit Snow Country. The surrounding mountains are covered in different types of trees and the changing of the colors in this area is stunning, with each variety having different hues at different times. Down on the valley floor the rice is ready to harvest and the delicious new rice and other produce is a source of local pride. The are lots of great ways to see the autumn colors and one of the best is to hop on one of the bus tours.

A great option is the autumn tour leaving from Muikamachi Station, running from October 8th to November 6th. It drives along the scenic Skyline road which has stunning view down the valley and across the local peaks. It then arrives at Hakkai San Ropeway which will whisk you up to the lookout for more great views and a close up of the autumn colors. They are also offering freshly prepared rice balls from newly harvested koshihikari rice and the famous local mushroom soup. Once back down, there is a stop at the Tomioka White Museum for some more stylized landscapes before heading back to the station.

This tour has a bit of everything to let you capture the very essence of Snow Country - local produce, natural beauty and unique culture.