When I woke up in the morning, it was snowing heavily and visibility was really bad. I was worried the ropeway would be closed, but luckily I got to ride it. Once I reached the fifth station, I got to see the real beauty of nature.
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway
Hop on the cable car and lift. Enjoy hiking Mt.Daisetsu in your casual wear.
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Located at the center of Hokkaido, Daisetsuzan, a mountain range of eight volcanos, is called the ‘’god’s playground.” One of them is Mt.Kurodake, rising 1,984m above sea level. A nature hike along alpine plants and Ezo chipmunks in spring and summer, gorgeous fall foliage in autumn, and ski or snowshoe hike in winter. Daisetsuzan is fun to visit throughout the year.
Catch Sounkyo/Kurodake Ropeway and Kurodake pair Lift at the mountain foot of Sounkyo Gorge’s hot spring resort, and you can climb up to the 7th station on Kurodake. You can come in relatively light attire. Novice climbers and tourists love it here.
For the winter attraction, skiing, the season is long from early November through mid May, allowing you to ski for more than half the year. During the beginning of the season from November to December and the spring mountain ski season from March to May, the weather is mild and great for pleasant skiing.
After having fun hiking and skiing, we recommend you stop by at Sounkyo Onsen.
Highlights
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Climb up to the 7th station on Kurodake on the ropeway and lift. You can visit in light attire during spring and summer.
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Enjoy unforgettable sceneries throughout the year.
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Slope is famous for the grand view of Daisetuszan and quality snow.
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After enjoying a hike or ski, stop by at Sounkyo Onsen.
Photos
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Kurodake Ropeway’s gondola over a sea of clouds
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Gondola and fall foliage
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Ropeway station at the foot of mountains and fall foliage
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Fall colors at Kurodake in early September
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Station at the mountain top
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Kurodake pair lift
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Enjoy skiing for more than half the year
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Snowshoe tour
Reviews
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I specifically booked a night at Sounkyo Onsen, but the next morning the ropeway was closed due to heavy snow and wind. That was a bit disappointing. 😭
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 大雪山層雲峡・黒岳ロープウェイ
- Postal Code
- 078-1701
- Address
- Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 01658-5-3031
- Admission
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Ropeway round ticket: Adult (Middle schooler and older) 3,000 yen, Child (Elementary child) 1,500 yen
Paired lift for skiers, 1 ride: Adult (Middle schooler and older) 800 yen, Child (Elementary child) 400 yen
*Check the official website for details. - Closed
- Ropeway maintenance period in January. Call for details.
- Hours
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8:00am - 4:00pm
*Depends on seasons. Check the official website for details. - Directions
- From JR Kamikawa Station, ride Dohoku Bus, Sounkyo/Kamikawa Line for 30 min. Get off at Sounkyo and walk 5 min.
- Official Website
- Official Website(Japanese)