Japan Travel: Sounkyo Onsen Hiking tour Largest national park Hokkaido11
Japan Travel: Sounkyo Onsen Hiking tour Largest national park Hokkaido11
Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido's largest national park. It is a paradise for outdoor lovers, hikers, brown bears and deer. It is the first place in Japan to see autumn colors and snow each year.
Sounkyo (層雲峡) is a popular hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. There are a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls in Sounkyo. Sounkyo is also a good base for hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
Sounkyo offers autumn leaf viewing, and one of the first places in Japan to see the seasonal spectacle. The colors typically start to appear around the summit of Mount Kurodake in mid September and then gradually move down the mountain slopes.
Onsen
Sounkyo offers some hot spring baths to soak in, including one public bath house, the Kurodake no Yu, located in the town center. This bath house has gender-segregated indoor and outdoor baths with limited views of the surrounding landscape. More hot spring bathing is available at the town's many ryokan. Several of them open their baths to non-staying guests during daytime for an admission fee of typically around 1000 yen.
Kurodake Ropeway
The Kurodake Ropeway provides visitors easy access into the higher parts of Daisetsuzan National Park, which departs from next to the Sounkyo Visitor Center in the back of the village center. At the top of the ropeway is a chair lift, which brings you to within a one hour hike of the summit of Mount Kurodake. The traditional 1-2 day tour for advanced hikers continues from the summit of Kurodake through the wild interior of the national park to the summit of Asahidake, from where one can descend to Asahidake Onsen.
Access Information
There are seven direct buses per day from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo (110 minutes, 2100 yen one way).
Otherwise, you can ride a JR train to Kamikawa Station (40 minutes, around 2000 yen by limited express train or 70 minutes, 1070 yen by local train from Asahikawa) and catch a bus from there (30 minutes, 870 yen, 11 buses per day).
Some ryokan in Sounkyo provide a free shuttle bus for staying guests from Asahikawa or Sapporo.
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Gin Ga No Taki - Sounkyo, Hokkaido, Japan
Sounkyo (層雲峡, Sōunkyō) is a touristy hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. Sounkyo offers a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls nearby. Sounkyo is also a good base for walks and hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
About three kilometers east of the village center further up the valley, there are two beautiful waterfalls, Ginga no Taki (Milky Way Falls) and Ryusei no Taki (Shooting Star Falls), which cascade down the 100 meter high cliffside.
Japan Trip: Sounkyo Onsen Hot spring Kurodake Ropeway Hokkaido11 Moopon
Japan Trip: Sounkyo Onsen Hot spring Kurodake Ropeway Hokkaido11 Moopon
Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido's largest national park. It is a paradise for outdoor lovers, hikers, brown bears and deer. It is the first place in Japan to see autumn colors and snow each year.
Sounkyo (層雲峡) is a popular hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. There are a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls in Sounkyo. Sounkyo is also a good base for hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
Sounkyo offers autumn leaf viewing, and one of the first places in Japan to see the seasonal spectacle. The colors typically start to appear around the summit of Mount Kurodake in mid September and then gradually move down the mountain slopes.
Onsen
Sounkyo offers some hot spring baths to soak in, including one public bath house, the Kurodake no Yu, located in the town center. This bath house has gender-segregated indoor and outdoor baths with limited views of the surrounding landscape. More hot spring bathing is available at the town's many ryokan. Several of them open their baths to non-staying guests during daytime for an admission fee of typically around 1000 yen.
Kurodake Ropeway
The Kurodake Ropeway provides visitors easy access into the higher parts of Daisetsuzan National Park, which departs from next to the Sounkyo Visitor Center in the back of the village center. At the top of the ropeway is a chair lift, which brings you to within a one hour hike of the summit of Mount Kurodake. The traditional 1-2 day tour for advanced hikers continues from the summit of Kurodake through the wild interior of the national park to the summit of Asahidake, from where one can descend to Asahidake Onsen.
Access Information
There are seven direct buses per day from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo (110 minutes, 2100 yen one way).
Otherwise, you can ride a JR train to Kamikawa Station (40 minutes, around 2000 yen by limited express train or 70 minutes, 1070 yen by local train from Asahikawa) and catch a bus from there (30 minutes, 870 yen, 11 buses per day).
Some ryokan in Sounkyo provide a free shuttle bus for staying guests from Asahikawa or Sapporo.
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Japan Trip: Sounkyo Waterfalls and Obako Massive view Columnar joint Hokkaido 61 Moopon
Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido's largest national park. It preserves a mountainous area of virtually unspoiled wilderness, which is larger than some of Japan's smaller prefectures. It is a paradise for hikers, outdoor lovers, deer and brown bears, and the first place in Japan to see autumn colors and snow each year.
Sounkyo (層雲峡, Sōunkyō) is a touristy hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. Sounkyo offers a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls nearby. Sounkyo is also a good base for walks and hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
Sounkyo is also a popular autumn leaf viewing spot, and one of the first places in Japan to see the seasonal spectacle. The colors typically start to appear around the summit of Mount Kurodake in mid September and then gradually move down the mountain slopes until they reach the valley floor around mid October.
Ginga no Taki and Ryusei no Taki
About three kilometers east of the village center further up the valley, there are two beautiful waterfalls, Ginga no Taki (Milky Way Falls) and Ryusei no Taki (Shooting Star Falls), which cascade down the 100 meter high cliffside. Both waterfalls can be viewed from a large parking lot across the river or from a small observation deck that can be reached via a steep walking trail in about 15-20 minutes from the parking lot outside of winter.
Obako
Another five kilometers up the valley along the main road is Obako, a beautiful rock formation along the river that is said to resemble folding screens. An attractive cycling road used to connect the two waterfalls with Obako; however, it had to be closed due to its worsening condition and is unlikely to ever open again. Because public transportation along the valley is bad, a taxi or rental car is most convenient to access the waterfalls and Obako.
How to get there
There are seven direct buses per day from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo (110 minutes, 2100 yen one way). Alternatively, you can ride a JR train to Kamikawa Station (40 minutes, around 2000 yen by limited express train or 70 minutes, 1070 yen by local train from Asahikawa) and catch a bus from there (30 minutes, 870 yen, 11 buses per day). See a link to the timetable under English Links below.
Some ryokan in Sounkyo provide a free shuttle bus for staying guests from Asahikawa or even Sapporo.
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Japan Trip: Sounkyo Waterfalls and Obako Massive view Columnar joint Hokkaido 61
Japan Trip: Sounkyo Waterfalls and Obako Massive view Columnar joint Hokkaido 61
Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido's largest national park. It preserves a mountainous area of virtually unspoiled wilderness, which is larger than some of Japan's smaller prefectures. It is a paradise for hikers, outdoor lovers, deer and brown bears, and the first place in Japan to see autumn colors and snow each year.
Sounkyo (層雲峡, Sōunkyō) is a touristy hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. Sounkyo offers a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls nearby. Sounkyo is also a good base for walks and hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
Sounkyo is also a popular autumn leaf viewing spot, and one of the first places in Japan to see the seasonal spectacle. The colors typically start to appear around the summit of Mount Kurodake in mid September and then gradually move down the mountain slopes until they reach the valley floor around mid October.
Ginga no Taki and Ryusei no Taki
About three kilometers east of the village center further up the valley, there are two beautiful waterfalls, Ginga no Taki (Milky Way Falls) and Ryusei no Taki (Shooting Star Falls), which cascade down the 100 meter high cliffside. Both waterfalls can be viewed from a large parking lot across the river or from a small observation deck that can be reached via a steep walking trail in about 15-20 minutes from the parking lot outside of winter.
Obako
Another five kilometers up the valley along the main road is Obako, a beautiful rock formation along the river that is said to resemble folding screens. An attractive cycling road used to connect the two waterfalls with Obako; however, it had to be closed due to its worsening condition and is unlikely to ever open again. Because public transportation along the valley is bad, a taxi or rental car is most convenient to access the waterfalls and Obako.
How to get there
There are seven direct buses per day from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo (110 minutes, 2100 yen one way). Alternatively, you can ride a JR train to Kamikawa Station (40 minutes, around 2000 yen by limited express train or 70 minutes, 1070 yen by local train from Asahikawa) and catch a bus from there (30 minutes, 870 yen, 11 buses per day). See a link to the timetable under English Links below.
Some ryokan in Sounkyo provide a free shuttle bus for staying guests from Asahikawa or even Sapporo.
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Japan Travel: Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival Ice sculptures, large snow domes Hokkaido62 Moopon
Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido's largest national park. It is a paradise for outdoor lovers, hikers, brown bears and deer. It is the first place in Japan to see autumn colors and snow each year.
Sounkyo (層雲峡) is a popular hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. There are a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls in Sounkyo. Sounkyo is also a good base for hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
Sounkyo offers autumn leaf viewing, and one of the first places in Japan to see the seasonal spectacle. The colors typically start to appear around the summit of Mount Kurodake in mid September and then gradually move down the mountain slopes.
Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival
From late January to late March, the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival is held. It features large, multi-story ice and snow structures with interior caverns and maze-like tunnels running through them. It usually includes ice sculptures, large snow domes, a snow tubing run (small fee required to rent tubes) and an event stage.
The festival requires 200 yen to enter and is open during the day and into the evenings over the two month period. Still, it is best viewed at night when everything is illuminated with colorful lights. Moreover, a small 5-10 minute firework display is held in the evenings of selected days. Food, drinks, souvenirs and resting space are available in a warmed pavilion.
Access Information
There are seven direct buses per day from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo (110 minutes, 2100 yen one way).
Otherwise, you can ride a JR train to Kamikawa Station (40 minutes, around 2000 yen by limited express train or 70 minutes, 1070 yen by local train from Asahikawa) and catch a bus from there (30 minutes, 870 yen, 11 buses per day).
Some ryokan in Sounkyo provide a free shuttle bus for staying guests from Asahikawa or Sapporo.
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Sounkaku Grand Hotel
Sounkyo is about 200km Northeast from Sapporo.
The hotel has carried on the concept of hospitality introduced by it's founder. The hotel offers a gracious reception and rooms that afford beautiful views of the Sounkyo Valley throughout the seasons.
Hotel is located at north part of Hokkaido Island ant it is about 100 min drive from Asahikawa City, main gate way city in this area. And there is free shuttle bus between Asahikawa & Hotel (except winter time).
The hotel has a famous spa that greets visitors with the bubbling waters of a natural hot spring. An unhurried soak in the superb water, which is effective for ailments, while enjoying a view of the abundant nature found in Daisetsuzan National Park is a perfect way to warm and relax the body from within after a day of mountain climbing in the summer, viewing autumn colors in the fall, or skiing in the winter.
The absolute best feature of this open-air bath located on the 5th floor is the amazing view. Guests can view the breathtaking ravine in the Sounkyo Valley to their heart's content. Because the scenery changes with each season, guests enjoy the never-ending, deep foliage in summer, the colorful fall leaves in autumn, and the snowy white scenery in winter.
The hotel offers a gracious reception and rooms that afford beautiful views of the Sounkyo Valley throughout the seasons. Our 161 rooms located on the 3rd to 10th floors (accommodating 840 people) provide spacious lodging for single guests as well as groups. We pride ourselves on respecting the privacy of our guests and offering valuable services.
These spacious rooms are furnished with both tatami mats and beds, and can comfortably accommodate up to 8 people. Rest in the Japanese-style room and sleep on the bed. The Hotel has 4 restaurants, Souvenir Shop, Massage Room and Bar.
Hokkaido is well-known for seafood and fresh vegetables. The hotel offers wonderful cuisine that uses fresh ingredients Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.
My Adventures in Japan, May 2014: Owakudani Boiling Valley
Owakudani, meaning the Great Boiling Valley, is located in the mountain town of Hakone. It has an altitude of 1,040 metres and was formed around 3,000 years ago following a large eruption of Mount Hakone. Before the area was named Owakudani, it went by another name-- Ojigoku, or the Great Hell. Owakudani is one of those few places where one can feel the Earth breath. There are many boiling pools of sulphur rich mineral water and huge vents spew forth volcanic fumes of hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide. The entire area has a strong smell of rotten eggs and at times it can be hazardous to those with weak lungs. At Owakudani one can enjoy kuro tamago or black eggs which are eggs boiled in the hot 100 ℃ natural spring waters.
Gin Ga no Taki (Frozen waterfall, Sounkyou, Hokkaido, Japan)
Gin Ga no Taki is a famous tourist spot , located in the town of Sounkyou in Hokkaido.
Famous for skiing and Onsen (Natural hot springs). We went there in the month of February 2012 for Skiing and visited this place. You can see the frozen waterfall. The weather was very bad on this day and the temperature was around -21 degree celcius.
Out of season Biei time
Biei-cho,
The approximate center of Hokkaido Kamikawa district,
Town in Kamikawa-gun.
Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture of the world heritage Shirakawa-go,
Together with a Kumamoto Prefecture Minamioguni town of Kurokawa Onsen
It is a member of the most beautiful village in Japan Union,
Its secretariat is located in Biei-cho.
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Hakodate cable car
Cable car ride to Hakodate-yama
Japan Trip: Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival Snow tubing run, Firework Display Hokkaido62
Japan Trip: Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival Snow tubing run, Firework Display Hokkaido62
Daisetsuzan (大雪山) is Hokkaido's largest national park. It is a paradise for outdoor lovers, hikers, brown bears and deer. It is the first place in Japan to see autumn colors and snow each year.
Sounkyo (層雲峡) is a popular hot spring resort town in the north of Daisetsuzan National Park. It is located in a scenic narrow gorge that is flanked by 100 meter high, forested cliffs. There are a pleasant village center, onsen baths and two beautiful waterfalls in Sounkyo. Sounkyo is also a good base for hiking tours into the national park with ropeway access to nearby Mount Kurodake.
Sounkyo offers autumn leaf viewing, and one of the first places in Japan to see the seasonal spectacle. The colors typically start to appear around the summit of Mount Kurodake in mid September and then gradually move down the mountain slopes.
Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival
From late January to late March, the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival is held. It features large, multi-story ice and snow structures with interior caverns and maze-like tunnels running through them. It usually includes ice sculptures, large snow domes, a snow tubing run (small fee required to rent tubes) and an event stage.
The festival requires 200 yen to enter and is open during the day and into the evenings over the two month period. Still, it is best viewed at night when everything is illuminated with colorful lights. Moreover, a small 5-10 minute firework display is held in the evenings of selected days. Food, drinks, souvenirs and resting space are available in a warmed pavilion.
Access Information
There are seven direct buses per day from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo (110 minutes, 2100 yen one way).
Otherwise, you can ride a JR train to Kamikawa Station (40 minutes, around 2000 yen by limited express train or 70 minutes, 1070 yen by local train from Asahikawa) and catch a bus from there (30 minutes, 870 yen, 11 buses per day).
Some ryokan in Sounkyo provide a free shuttle bus for staying guests from Asahikawa or Sapporo.
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Kamikawa Shrine,Asahikawa,Hokkaido,Japan [PanasonicTZ30 test]
HONG KONG & HOKKAIDO | MILD CANADIAN WEATHER
Join me and my family as we go on a crazy tour of Hokkaido, with some off time in Hong Kong!
LOCATIONS:
Lake Mashu, Akan National Park
Kawakami District, Teshikaga-cho 088-3200, Hokkaido, Japan
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
245-1 Tentozan, Abashiri 093-0044, Hokkaido, Japan
Ginga no Taki & Ryusei no Taki, Daisetsuzan National Park
Sounkyo, Kamikawa District, Kamikawa-cho 078-1700, Hokkaido, Japan
Sounkyo Choyotei
Sounkyo-onsen, Kamikawa District, Kamikawa-cho 078-1701, Hokkaido, Japan
Asahikawa Park Hotel
Hotel amenities include a swimming pool and meeting rooms. Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture is within a 20 minute drive from the hotel. The rooms at the Asahikawa Park Hotel have a TV and a refrigerator. Asahikawa Aiport (AKJ) is a 40 minute drive from the Asahikawa Park Hotel. Asahikawa town centre is within an easy 10 minute drive.
Asahikawa Grand Hotel
Ideally situated in the town centre is the Asahikawa Grand Hotel. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning and complimentary internet access.
If you're travelling with a family in tow, the Asahikawa Grand Hotel offers spacious rooms geared towards the requirements of families and kids. Rooms at the hotel have a TV, a safe and cable / satellite channels. Guests have the option of choosing a non-smoking room. Also available in the rooms are a refrigerator, an iron and tea and coffee making facilities.
Asahiyama Zoo is within easy driving distance of the Asahikawa Grand Hotel. Asahikawa Aiport (AKJ) is a 30 minute drive from the hotel. If access is a concern, prospective patrons will be happy to hear the hotel caters to mobility and wheelchair access. Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture is under 10 minutes away by car.
Apa Hotel Sapporo Odorikoen
Location. APA Hotel Sapporo Odorikoen is located in Sapporo, close to Odori Park, Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, and Clock Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Sapporo TV Tower and Sapporo Beer Museum. Hotel Features. APA Hotel Sapporo Odorikoen features a restaurant. The hotel serves cooked to order breakfasts each morning in the restaurant (surcharges apply). High speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include computer rentals. Guestrooms. 60 guestrooms at APA Hotel Sapporo Odorikoen feature hair dryers and trouser presses. Wired high speed Internet access is complimentary. Notifications:The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
HONG KONG & HOKKAIDO | ALPACAS AND POKEMON
Join me and my family as we go on a crazy tour of Hokkaido, with some off time in Hong Kong!
LOCATIONS:
Aoiike
Shirogane, Kamikawa District, Biei-cho 071-0235, Hokkaido, Japan
Shikisai no Oka
3 Shinsei, Kamikawa District, Biei-cho 071-0473, Hokkaido, Japan
Farm Tomita
15 Kisenkita, Sorachi District, Nakafurano-cho 071-0704, Hokkaido, Japan
Sapporo ESTA
2 Kita 5-Jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0035, Hokkaido, Japan
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