Daisetsuzan Sounkyo / Kurodake Ropeway Lift - 北海道まんなか観光ナビ

The Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway Lift is a ropeway and lift that connects to the 7th station of Mt. Kurodake at an altitude of 1,984 meters. It is a spectacular spot where you can enjoy the magnificent nature of Daisetsuzan throughout the four seasons.

In spring, as the snow melts, alpine plants such as Chinguruma begin to appear, creating a contrast between the white of the remaining snow and the fresh greenery that has begun to sprout. In summer, alpine plants are in full bloom, and on the way from the 7th station to the summit, a flower garden suitable for the “garden of the gods plays” spreads out. Autumn is known as the earliest autumn foliage spot in Japan, and the red of rowan and the yellow of the maple dye the mountain surface. From the windows of the ropeway, you can see a carpet of colors that look like paintings below. In winter, fans from all over the world come to visit for the finest powder snow. You can enjoy skiing and snowshoeing in the fantastic scenery created by tree ice and frost.

No matter what season you visit, the impressive scenery that can only be seen here awaits you.

Basic Info

Location: 〒078-1701
上川町層雲峡
Business hours: Varies depending on the season
Closed: Suspended due to weather and maintenance
Telephone number: 01658-5-3031 (Operated by: Rinyu Kanko)
Fee: toll
Parking lot: Yes 60 cars (free)
Access: By
car, about 90 minutes
from JR Asahikawa Station, about 70 minutes

from Asahikawa Airport If
you are coming by bus, get off at the Sounkyo bus stop on the Hokkaido Bus No. 81 Sounkyo/Kamikawa Line
, and walk for about 5 minutes.
Remarks: Mt. Kurodake is a mountain that can be climbed relatively easily. As long as the equipment is solid, even beginners are fine. It takes about 1 hour and a half ~ 2 hours from the 7th station mountaineering office to the summit of Mt. Kurodake. Why don't you try mountain climbing while enjoying the scenery and flowers? After climbing, we took our time at Sounkyo Onsen at the foot of the mountain.
Related Links: 【Official HP】Daisetsuzan Sounkyo / Kurodake Ropeway 【Official Instagram】Daisetsuzan Sounkyo / Kurodake Ropeway