Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) 1 hr 26
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake (19 min) Contemporary ski resort with modern facilities, a casual eatery & a chairlift for summer hiking. Asahi-dake (1 hr 54) Extinct stratovolcano mountaintop providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Daisetsu Kogen Onsen (1 hr 15) Tranquil, secluded hot spring hotel with a simple restaurant, plus indoor & open-air soaking pools. Mamiyadake (21 min) Cascade tumbling from a towering rock face, framed by trees popular for their golden fall foliage. Mount Hakuun (1 hr 16) Mountaineering, autumn leaf color, and mountain Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway (18 min) Mile-long cable lift offering scenic views of Mount Kurodake, plus access to trails & ski slopes. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (1 hr 54) Autumn leaf color and mountaineering Mount Tomuraushi (3 hr 58) Revered mountain in a remote setting known for fields of blooming flowers & strenuous climbs. Mt. Akadake (55 min) Rocky ridge accessed by trekking routes for all abilities, noted for summit views of Mount Fuji. Mount Hokkai (1 hr 16) Mountaineering, autumn leaf color, and mountain Ryusei Waterfalls (21 min) Famed waterfall cascading down the mountains in a wilderness area, partner to Ginga Waterfall. |