SPOT
Daisetsuzan National Park is home to a number of 2,000-meter-high mountains, each with its own unique charm, making it an endlessly fascinating mountain range for climbers.
■ Kurodake Ski Resort
Kurodake Ski Resort, located at the top of the Kurodake Ropeway from Sounkyo Onsen Town, is renowned for its magnificent views of Mount Daisetsu and high-quality snow.
The season is long, from early November to mid-May, meaning you can ski for more than half the year. Spring skiing is especially popular, from the beginning of the season in November and December, and from March through Golden Week in May. Along with skiing, you can also enjoy the hot springs of Sounkyo.
Business Hours
[Ropeway (2025-2026)]
<2025>
June 21st (Sat) - September 30th (Tue) 6:00-18:00
October 1st (Wednesday) - October 15th (Wednesday) 7:00 - 17:00
October 16th (Thurs) - November 9th (Sun) 8:00-16:00
November 10th (Monday) to November 30th (Sunday) - No service for maintenance
December 1st (Monday) - December 31st (Wednesday) 8:00 - 16:00
<2026>
January 1st (Monday) - March 1st (Sunday) 8:00-16:00
Monday, March 2nd to Thursday, March 19th: No service for maintenance
March 20th (Friday) - May 30th (Saturday) 8:00-16:00
[Lift (Summer 2025)]
June 1st (Sun) - June 20th (Fri) 8:30am - 3:30pm
June 21st (Sat) - September 30th (Tue) 6:30-17:30
October 1st (Wednesday) - October 15th (Wednesday) 7:30-16:30
[Kurodake Ski Resort (2025-2026 season)]
December 1st (Monday) (scheduled) - March 1st (Sunday) 9:00-15:20
Monday, March 2nd to Thursday, March 19th: No service for maintenance
Friday, March 20th to Wednesday, May 6th, 9:00am-3:20pm (scheduled)
regular closing day
Maintenance suspension: November 10th (Mon) to November 30th (Sun), 2025, March 2nd (Mon) to March 19th (Thu), 2025
Fee
[Ropeway] Round trip: Adults 3,000 yen / Elementary school students 1,500 yen
[Lift] Round trip: Adults 1,200 yen / Elementary school students 600 yen
[Ropeway + Lift Set] Round trip: Adults 3,900 yen / Elementary school students 1,950 yen
[Ski resort 1-day ticket] Adults 5,200 yen / Elementary school students 2,600 yen
*Other ticket types available
*Prices are subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
parking lot
Available (free)
Location
Kamikawa Town Sounkyo Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway
Access
・Approximately 3 hours from Sapporo city
・Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Asahikawa
・Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Kitami
・5 minutes walk from the Sounkyo bus stop
*The information listed is current as of August 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
