Kurodake Ropeway

黒岳ロープウェイ

4.3Est. 120Sounkyo, Hokkaido

Overview

Aerial tramway to Mount Kurodake with Japan's earliest autumn color and backcountry skiing.

An aerial tramway ascending from Sounkyo Gorge to the fifth station of Mount Kurodake at 1,300 meters. The ropeway provides access to some of Japan's earliest autumn foliage in September and premier backcountry skiing from November. A chairlift continues higher to the seventh station, from where the summit is a one-hour hike.

Practical info

Japanese name: 黒岳ロープウェイ
Nearest station: Asahikawa Station (50 min drive)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parkingWheelchair seating

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