SPOT
Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
Asahidake Ropeway is a popular sightseeing spot where you can easily visit the highest mountain in Hokkaido, Asahidake, and enjoy a 10-minute aerial walk. The ropeway operates throughout the year (with inspection periods) and takes you to the dynamic four seasons of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. Up to 101 people can ride at a time, and the panoramic view of the Daisetsuzan Mountains from the train window can be appreciated.
From July to August, a variety of alpine plants bloom and climbers enjoy trekking in the cool weather. In winter, rare natural phenomena such as diamond dust and sun pillars sometimes appear, and many photographers are eager to catch a glimpse of them.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Asahidake is known for its white powder snow and its white world, attracting skiers and snowboarders from all over the world who enjoy mountain skiing. The Asahidake ropeway is in operation during the winter and takes skiers up to 1,600 meters instead of ski lifts.
In midwinter, temperatures can drop to minus 20 degrees Celsius, and despite the harsh weather conditions, this is a place where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the light, fluffy snow and beautiful nature, such as diamond dust and sun pillars, immensely.
Business Hours
*Asahidake ropeway operating hours vary depending on the time of year, so please check the official website.
【Ski season 2024-2025】
Usually scheduled from December to May of the following year.
regular closing day
The ropeway will be out of service from May 13 to May 24, 2024 and from November 18 to December 10, 2024 due to maintenance checks.
*Restaurants and stores will also be closed during the shutdown period.
Fee
■Season (Nov. 1 - May 31)
Junior high school students and older: round trip 2,400 yen / one-way 1,400 yen
Child: 1,600 yen round trip / 1,000 yen one way
■Top Season (June 1 - October 31)
Junior high school students and older: 3,200 yen round trip / 2,000 yen one way
Child: 1,600 yen round trip / 1,000 yen one way
■Skiing and Snowboarding
【Lift 1 day pass (2024-2025 season)】
Junior high school students and older: 6,200 yen / Child: 4,200 yen
*From March 16, 2012: Junior high school students and older: 5,600 yen / Child: 3,900 yen
*Fees are subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
parking lot
Yes (charged)
・Regular cars and motorcycles (except 8-plate camper): 500 yen
・Medium-sized cars and over (other than standard passenger cars): 2,000 yen
*Free of charge from November to May.
Location
Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
・Three-hour drive from Sapporo City
・Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station / 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
・Approximately 40 min. by car from Biei Town
*Information is current as of November 2024.
*Please check the official website for details.