Asahidake Ropeway
The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ, Asahidake Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート). The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.
During the summer months, the lift operates once every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes during the winter months. It takes 10 minutes to complete a one-way trip.
Stations
The two connecting stations at the foot and submit of the ropeway are:
Sanroku Station (Asahi-dake Station) 43°39′10.8″N 142°47′55.1″E / 43.653000°N 142.798639°E
- Altitude 1,100m
Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:
- Foothills shop
- Foothills dining room "Alpine Flora"
- Asahidake Onsen
Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) 43°39′43.0″N 142°49′30.5″E / 43.661944°N 142.825139°E
- Altitude 1,600m
Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:
- Mountain top shop (open only during the top season)
- Sugatami no Ike Pond (famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents)
- Alpine flora
- Access to the 5 observatories
- 1.7km hiking course
- Asahi-dake summit (elevation 2,290m)
Basic data
- Distance: 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
- Vertical interval: 489 m (1,604 ft)
See also
External links
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- (in English) Official website