Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
Flowers in the mountains, including “Japan's latest blooming cherry blossom,” are a sight to behold.
Asahidake, the highest mountain in Hokkaido at 2,291 meters above sea level, and the ropeway connects the foot station (1,100 meters above sea level) to the Sugatami station (1,600 meters above sea level). Asahidake and other 2,000-meter-high mountains can be viewed from the ropeway. Alpine flora blooming around the Sugatami Station delight the eyes of visitors. Usually in mid-June, the Chishimazakura cherry trees bloom in the parking lot parkland as “Japan's late blooming cherry trees. Autumn also comes early, with red and yellow leaves covering the mountainside like a carpet from late August to late September.
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- Category
- With friends
- Ropeways, lifts
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Mountain climbing, trekking
- Experiences, tours
- Visit mountains and forests
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒071-1472
- Address
- 北海道上川郡東川町旭岳温泉
- Telephone Number
- 0166-68-9111
- Open
- 9:00-17:00 (Depends on season)
- Closed
- Open all year round
- Prices
- Seasonal variations. See official website.
- Car Park
- Parking fees apply
- Directions
- ●By car: About 60 minutes from Asahikawa Airport
●By car: About 70 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station
●By car: About 90 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Asahikawa Takasu IC - Website
- Remarks
- *Please check the Asahidake Ropeway website for detailed timetable information.
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.