Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway

Mt.Resort ASAHIDAKE
DAISETSUZAN
ASAHIDAKE ROPEWAY

Ropeway Operation status

Currently in service
※Service is subject to change due to the weather.

Ropeway operation hours for today2024/12/12

First run (upward-bound)	9:00am

Last run (downward-bound)	3:40pm

LIVE IMAGES OF MT.ASAHIDAKE

Image from the Summit station（Click to enlarge image）

All images are provided
by Photo Town Higashikawa

RIGHT NOW

Current Status of Mt.Asahidake Current Weather Conditions at Sugatami Station (altitude 1,600m) December 12, 2024 9:00 am
Weather	Snow
Temperature	-17℃
Wind Speed	14m/s
Visibility	Poor

About climbing the Daisetsuzan mountain range

While now it is the popular season to enjoy hiking in the Daisetsuzan Range,visitors are reminded to double check the mountain conditions before you leave to prevent accidents. It should be noted that the weather is unsteady and can change rapidly.Even if it is sunny when you start to climb the mountain, it is not unusual that the weather will suddenly change and the vision can become blurry. During hiking or climbing, if you think that "I do not know the route" or "I got lost" please call the police for help immediately as it is the sign of mountain distress. Please call 110 to report an accident to the police call center for rescue. Careful planning and adequate equipment for winter mountain climbing is required in order to prevent accidents. Always check the local weather and avalanche forecasts before you climb.

Asahidake Ropeway 大雪山旭岳ロープウェイ

SCHEDULE & PRICE

Fares (incl. consumption tax)

Fares for individuals	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)		Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)
Fares for individuals	Round-trip	One-way	Round-trip	One-way
Junior High School students and older	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)	2,600 yen	1,500 yen	Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)	3,500 yen	2,200 yen
Elementary students	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)	1,700 yen	1,100 yen	Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)	1,750 yen	1,100 yen

Other Fares

Fares for groups	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)		Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)
Fares for groups	Round-trip	One-way	Round-trip	One-way
Junior High School students and older (General)	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)	2,350 yen	1,350 yen	Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)	3,200 yen	2,000 yen
Elementary students (General)	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)	1,550 yen	1,000 yen	Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)	1,600 yen	1,000 yen

Special Fares for Disabled People (a disability certificate must be shown)	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)		Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)
	Round-trip	One-way	Round-trip	One-way
Junior High School students and older	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)	1,300 yen	750 yen	Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)	1,750 yen	1,100 yen
Elementary students	Regular season (Nov.1 to May.31)	850 yen	550 yen	Peak Season (Jun.1 to Oct.31)	900 yen	550 yen

Note:
※Children under elementary school age (infants and toddlers) are free of charge. (Limited to one child per adult.)
※Guides for individuals or groups will be charged as adults.
※In order to prevent mountain accidents, purchase of upward-bound one-way ticket (From Base station to Sugatami station) are not available after 4pm from June to August and after 3pm from the end of August to October. (The dates and times are subject to change.)
※Assistants to disabled people are eligible for the special fares for disabled people (one assistant per disabled person) if the disabled person’s certificate specifies that nurse care is required.
※An extra charge may be added for taking bigger size belongings onto the tram car. In some cases, taking the belongings in the tram car may be refused.
※Drivers for sightseeing taxi may ride free of charge if advance notice is provided. Those who do not provide advance notice will be charged.

Mt.Asahidake Ropeway Timetable

First run (upward-bound) 9:00am – Last run (downward-bound) 4:00pm
First run (upward-bound) 9:00am – Last run (downward-bound) 5:00pm
First run (upward-bound) 8:00am – Last run (downward-bound) 5:00pm
First run (upward-bound) 6:30am – Last run (downward-bound) 5:30pm

First run (upward-bound) 6:00am – Last run (downward-bound) 5:30pm
First run (upward-bound) 6:00am – Last run (downward-bound) 6:00pm
First run (upward-bound) 9:00am – Last run (downward-bound) 3:40pm
Temporarily closed

●Travel Time

Approximately 10 min. one-way

●Schedules of Ropeway Operation

From June 1 to October 20 : every15 min. at :00, :15, :30, :45
From October 21 to May 31 : every 20 min. at :00, :20, :40

Operating Schedule for November 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1 A	2 A
3 A	4 A	5 A	6 A	7 A	8 A	9 A
10 A	11 A	12 A	13 A	14 A	15 A	16 A
17 A	18 ×	19 ×	20 ×	21 ×	22 ×	23 ×
24 ×	25 ×	26 ×	27 ×	28 ×	29 ×	30 ×

Operating Schedule for December 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1 ×	2 ×	3 ×	4 ×	5 ×	6 ×	7 ×
8 ×	9 ×	10 ×	11 G	12 G	13 G	14 G
15 G	16 G	17 G	18 G	19 G	20 G	21 G
22 G	23 G	24 G	25 G	26 G	27 G	28 G
29 G	30 G	31 G

Operating Schedule for January 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			1 G	2 G	3 G	4 G
5 G	6 G	7 G	8 G	9 G	10 G	11 G
12 G	13 G	14 G	15 G	16 G	17 G	18 G
19 G	20 G	21 G	22 G	23 G	24 G	25 G
26 G	27 G	28 G	29 G	30 G	31 G

Operating Schedule for February 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
						1 G
2 G	3 G	4 G	5 G	6 G	7 G	8 G
9 G	10 G	11 G	12 G	13 G	14 G	15 G
16 G	17 G	18 G	19 G	20 G	21 G	22 G
23 G	24 G	25 G	26 G	27 G	28 G

Operating Schedule for March 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
						1 A
2 A	3 A	4 A	5 A	6 A	7 A	8 A
9 A	10 A	11 A	12 A	13 A	14 A	15 A
16 B	17 B	18 B	19 B	20 B	21 B	22 B
23 B	24 B	25 B	26 B	27 B	28 B	29 B
30 B	31 B

Operating Schedule for April 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1 B	2 B	3 B	4 B	5 B
6 B	7 B	8 B	9 B	10 B	11 B	12 B
13 B	14 B	15 B	16 B	17 B	18 B	19 B
20 B	21 B	22 B	23 B	24 B	25 B	26 B
27 B	28 B	29 B	30 B

Note:
※One-way requires approximately 10 min. The capacity of the tram car is 100 passengers
※Reservations are not available.
※Operating hours and schedules are subject to change. (Please be aware of our hours and schedule if you are using other modes of transportations such as Ideyugo, airplane flights and JR trains, etc.)
※Pets are not allowed on the tram car. Service dogs are an exception.
※Unmanned vehicles such as drones and radio-controlled cars are not allowed on the tram car. The use of unmanned vehicles is not allowed without permits from relevant government agencies.
※Weekends and national holidays during mid-September are crowded because of the autumn foliage season.
※Passengers holding one-way upward-bound ticket may be prevented from riding the tram car depending on the time of sunset.
※There have been cases on people missing the last downward run according to reports from the police of mountain accidents.

GALLERY

SPRING

After the long winter, skunk cabbages and Ezonoryukinka (Caltha palustris var. barthei) bloom around the foot of Asahidake, proclaimed the arrival of spring.

SUMMER

There is a path leading to Sugatami Pond and a climbing trail to the summit of the mountain. You can see outstanding view of the alpine meadow spreading out around Sugatami Pond.

AUTUMN

When fall comes, the colors of the trees change in succession just like the mountain is being painted from top to bottom. The contrast between colorful Erman’s birch trees and mountain ash is truly a masterpiece.

WINTER

You can experience Japan’s best powder snow in Asahidake. Under certain weather conditions, phenomena such as diamond dust or sun pillars and other natural occurrences such as rime ice and wind ripple can also be observed.

TOUR COURSE
[July to mid-October]

In July, snow is still melting since June along with alpine plants are scattered everywhere and this scene gives us the realization that spring has finally come to Daisetsuzan. This time of the season is very special because the spring landscape transforms into a summer landscape all at once. Naturally, this transition can only be enjoyed for a limited time. The walking course shows the beauty of Daisetsuzan’s full-length. The Ainu people called the mountaintop of Daisetsuzan KAMUIMINTARA, which means the garden where Gods play. It takes approximately 1 hour to walk all the way around Sugatami Pond. We hope that you will enjoy this special walking trail.

Time required / distance	Approximately 1 hour around the pond※ / approximately 1.7km (1mile) The time taken to walk the course can vary greatly depending on weather conditions and personal fitness. Please note the time above is only for reference.
Mountain gear	Mountain shoes or shoes with thick soles, waterproof outfits or long- sleeved jacket, etc. ※Boot rentals are available at Summit station. For more information, please feel free to ask the staff.

Time required / distance

Approximately 1 hour around the pond※ / approximately 1.7km (1mile)

The time taken to walk the course can vary greatly depending on weather conditions and personal fitness. Please note the time above is only for reference.

Mountain gear

Mountain shoes or shoes with thick soles, waterproof outfits or long- sleeved jacket, etc.

※Boot rentals are available at Summit station. For more information, please feel free to ask the staff.

ACCESS

Location	Asahidake Onsen Higashikawa-cho, kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 071-1472 796 861 007*30
Inquiries by phone	TEL：0166-68-9111

Self-drive tourists

Travel Time By Car From The Followings

Hokkaido Expressway Exit
Asahikawatakasu IC(Interchange)	1 hour 30 min.
Asahikawakita IC(Interchange)	1 hour 20 min.

JR Train Station
JR Asahikawa Station	1 hour 10 min.
JR Sapporo Station	3 hours

Asahikawa Airport
Asahikawa Airport	60 min.

Zoo
Asahiyama Zoo	60 min.

Golf Course
Cote Asahikawa Country Club	50 min.

Pond
Blue Pond (Aoiike)	60 min.

Area/City/Town
Higashikawa “Michikusakan”	40 min.
Biei	40 min.
Furano	1 hour 30 min.

Onsen (Hot Spring/Spa)
Shirogane Onsen	1 hour 10 min.
Sounkyo Onsen	2 hour 30 min.

Asahikawa Ropeway Parking Rates (Tax included)