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.
