Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway
An aerial walk up Daisetsuzan to Station 5 of Mt. Kurodake at 1,300m elevation
A ropeway connecting Sounkyo Onsen town to Station 5 of Mt. Kurodake at 1,300m elevation, with a pair lift continuing to Station 7.
The ropeway gondola ascends smoothly through the air while overlooking the gorges and forests spreading below. Upon arriving at Station 5, an observation deck (Takamatsu-dai) with views of Mt. Kurodake's summit and walking trails are maintained, with lovely alpine plants blooming at your feet. In spring, the pale pink of Chishima cherry blossoms, in summer colorful alpine plants, and in autumn blazing autumn foliage deliver the charms of each season. You can walk through the great outdoors while feeling the cool air characteristic of high mountains and the presence of wild animals.
Continuing on the pair lift to Station 7, the elevation rises further, and a different high mountain landscape unfolds from Station 5. Below the lift, the landscape woven by Mt. Kurodake's rugged rock faces and alpine plants changes, and you can feel the increasingly powerful presence of Mt. Kurodake up close. Wind blows through, and in the distance a magnificent panorama unfolds with mountains of the Daisetsuzan range stretching out. It's cherished by many climbers as the starting point for climbing to Mt. Kurodake's 1,984m summit.
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- Category
- With friends
- Ropeways, lifts
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Mountain, ridge, plateau, marshland, canyon
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Mountain climbing, trekking
- Experiences, tours
- Visit mountains and forests
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Adventure Travel
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒078-1701
- Address
- 北海道上川町層雲峡
- Telephone Number
- 01658-5-3031（Rinyu Kanko）
- Open
- 6:00-18:00（Varies depending on the season）
- Closed
- Open every day (Closed for maintenance or due to weather conditions)
- Prices
- paid
- Car Park
- 60 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 30 minutes from JR Kamikawa Station, get off at “Sounkyo” and walk About 5 minutes
●By car: About 25 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expwy Kamikawa Sounkyo IC - Website
- Remarks
- Kurodake is a relatively easy mountain to climb. As long as you're properly equipped, even beginners can handle it. From the seventh station's mountain office, it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the summit. Why not take on the challenge while enjoying the scenery and flowers? After your hike, you can relax at the Sounkyo hot springs at the foot of the mountain.
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
