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Asahidake
旭岳Hokkaido
Asahidake is the highest peak in Hokkaido at 2,291m, an active volcano with steaming vents beside the ropeway's upper station and boardwalk trails across the alpine plateau. The area is also known for its hot springs and diverse alpine flora and fauna, making it a natural base for hiking and photography. Its autumn colours arrive earlier than anywhere else in Japan, usually mid-September.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.8· 680 reviews
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- ¥3,500 adult round-trip ropeway fare, peak season (Jun 1-Oct 31)
- Nearest station
- Asahidake Onsen (bus from Asahikawa Stn ~1h40)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
¥3,500Seasonal hours
- Ropeway ~6:00–18:00 summer / 9:00–16:00 winter
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~2h 59m by car
Tags
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