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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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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 / 43.653000; 142.798639

  • Altitude 1,100m

Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:

Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) 43°39′43.0″N 142°49′30.5″E / 43.661944°N 142.825139°E / 43.661944; 142.825139

  • 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

Sanroku Station
Sugatami Station

See also

43°39′28″N 142°48′44.3″E / 43.65778°N 142.812306°E / 43.65778; 142.812306