All Reviews of Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway

When visiting Daisetsuzan in Hokkaido, I recommend taking the Kurodake Ropeway up the mountain! Instead of making a strenuous climb, you can ride the ropeway up and then transfer to the chairlift to easily ascend Kurodake, taking in magnificent views of the mountains, forests, and Sounkyo along the way.

It's really accessible for people who don't hike often, letting you enjoy the alpine scenery of Daisetsuzan with hardly any effort.

The most delightful surprise was the ride up on the ropeway and chairlift—the journey itself was a feast for the eyes.

Hokkaido's mountain scenery is truly beautiful. Looking out over Sounkyo from above, the vast and spectacular views made me want to keep taking photos.

You can easily get close to nature without testing your stamina, so this spot is well worth adding to your Hokkaido itinerary!

Sounkyo is one of the most popular spots in Daisetsuzan, Hokkaido. I was originally looking forward to taking the ropeway and looking out over the snowy mountain scenery, but unfortunately it was closed that day due to the weather. That was a little disappointing.

Still, seeing Sounkyo from another angle was beautiful, too. In the falling snow, it looked like a fairy-tale world, with the mountains and forests covered in white. Every quick photo looked like a postcard.

That’s how travel goes sometimes. Even though there was a small regret, I also got to enjoy a different kind of winter-only romance. I’m looking forward to coming back next time and finally experiencing the ropeway!

As soon as you go up, the temperature drops by a few degrees right away, so make sure you’ve got a warm enough jacket.

If the weather’s good, the view down over Sounkyo Gorge is seriously breathtaking.

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.

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. 😭