A must-see for flower lovers! Climbing Daisetsuzan and Mt. Kurodake and walking in the garden for 2 days
Tour the spectacular scenery of nature and the gardens that represent the Hokkaido Garden Road
From the gorgeous flower fields that you can enjoy in the two gardens that represent Hokkaido gardens, and the alpine plants you can admire at the top of Mt. Kurodake (1,984m above sea level), which you climb by ropeway, it is a two-day full of the excitement of “all the flowers”! Explore the diverse floral scenery nurtured by the magnificent nature and recharge the energy of the earth with your whole body!
1 Day
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Asahikawa Station
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The journey begins at Asahikawa Station!
Major car rental companies are concentrated around the station, so you can rent a car and leave smoothly.
Once you’ve secured your means of transportation, it’s time to head to the Garden Road. -
About 30 minutes - around 10:30
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Ueno Farm
To a beautiful garden with rich colors nurtured in the climate of Hokkaido
It is a dreamy garden that combines British-style design with Hokkaido’s scenery.
Let’s also visit the “shooting mountain” that spreads out behind the garden! From the top of the mountain, you can see the peaceful countryside.
In addition, there are many cute photo spots that will make your trip memorable, such as doors that appear quietly in the forest and popular swings! -
About 10 minutes - around 12 o'clock
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Pizza House Kokopelli
Authentic Italian food in the forest of Toma Town
The red-roofed shop nestled in a small forest is a landmark.
We are proud of our mixed pizza with chewy dough baked in a stone oven! It is often crowded on weekends, so we recommend checking in advance. -
About 35 minutes (using the Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway) - around 14 o'clock
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Heavy snow forest garden
Daisetsuzan Mountain in front of you! To a healing garden where you can feel the breath of nature
It consists of three areas with different attractions.
The “Forest State Guest House” is a quiet space that takes advantage of the undulating terrain and forest, the “Forest Garden” is rich in colors of native species and alpine plants from Hokkaido, and the “Play Forest” surrounded by deep forests.
Enjoy different gardens in each area!The whole family can enjoy the “Forest Xylophone” and “Bird’s Eye Terrace” in the play forest.
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About 30 minutes - around 15:30
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Daisetsuzan National Park Sounkyo Visitor Center
Condense the charm of Daisetsuzan National Park
It is a fun spot to learn about natural history and the latest mountaineering information.
For the next day’s climb of Mt. Kurodake, it is perfect for not only the final check of the route and weather, but also to stock up on a little trivia!
Stop by and be fully prepared for your trip. -
Approx. 7 minutes (approx. 1 min. by car) - around 16:30
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Hotel Daisetsu ONSEN&CANYON RESORT
Reset the fatigue of your trip with a spectacular hot spring!
With its three large public baths and two large open-air baths, you can enjoy a hot spring tour to your heart’s content.
In particular, the view of the Daisetsu mountain range from the open-air bath is a masterpiece.
Whether you walked around the garden or the energy you want to climb Mt. Kurodake tomorrow, let’s recharge your batteries with the spectacular view and hot spring power! -
Day 1 is over! Get a good night's sleep in preparation for the next day's climb.
2 Day
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About 7 minutes from the hotel heavy snow (about 1 minute by car) - around 9 o'clock
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo / Kurodake Ropeway
The gateway to climbing Mt. Daisetsuzan “Kurodake” Depart for the flower field of alpine plants!
Take the ropeway and lift to the top of Mt. Kurodake at an altitude of 1,984 meters.
The full-fledged climb starts at the 7th station after getting off the lift. -
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes - around 11 o'clock
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Mt. Kurodake Summit
A 360-degree panorama surrounded by Daisetsuzan Mountains
On a sunny day, you can see the magnificent Daisetsuzan Mountains everywhere you look.
The wind blows away at the top of the mountain, so be sure to put on a jacket and regulate your body temperature when taking a break. -
About 25 minutes - around 12 o'clock
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Flower garden in Kumonodaira
A colony of Chinguruma that you want to see at least once
From the white flowers in summer to the autumn leaves in autumn, the Chinguruma, which delights the eyes of climbers for a long time, can be seen growing in groups in Unnodaira.
If you have time, we recommend extending your walk a little and heading to the Observatory of Observatory. -
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes - around 14 o'clock
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Descending the mountain towards the 7th station of Mt. Kurodake
You might even encounter rare wild animals!
Please pay attention to your surroundings while descending!
In the Daisetsuzan Mountains, there are many wild animals such as the “Ezo pika”, which is said to have survived the ice age, and the cute “Ezo chipmunk”.
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BLACK MOUNTAIN COFFEE
Coffee time to immerse yourself in the afterglow of your trip
The two days filled with magnificent scenery and flowers concluded with a visit to Columbia’s first café on the 3rd floor of the Kurodake Ropeway Sanroku Station Building.
With Sounkyo Gorge below, enjoy a fragrant coffee. Let’s immerse yourself in the wonderful memories of your trip while remembering the sense of accomplishment and healing time of climbing. -
Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes - around 16 o'clock
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Return the rental car at Asahikawa Station and the garden tour is over!
























