Asahidake Ropeway

The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ, Asahidake Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート). The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.

Asahidake Ropeway
Overview
Status	Operational
Character	Aerial tramway
Location	Mount Asahi-dake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan
No. of stations	2
Operation
Carrier capacity	101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration	10 min
Technical features
Line length	2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
No. of cables	3
Operating speed	5.0 m/s
Vertical Interval	489 m (1,604 ft)
Maximum Gradient	23°33′

During the summer months, the lift operates once every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes during the winter months. It takes 10 minutes to complete a one-way trip.

Stations

The two connecting stations at the foot and submit of the ropeway are:

Sanroku Station (Asahi-dake Station) 43°39′10.8″N 142°47′55.1″E

• Altitude 1,100m

Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:

• Foothills shop
• Foothills dining room "Alpine Flora"
• Asahidake Onsen

Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) 43°39′43.0″N 142°49′30.5″E

• Altitude 1,600m

Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:

• Mountain top shop (open only during the top season)
• Sugatami no Ike Pond (famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents)
• Alpine flora
• Access to the 5 observatories
• 1.7km hiking course
• Asahi-dake summit (elevation 2,290m)

Basic data

Sanroku Station

Sugatami Station

• Distance: 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
• Vertical interval: 489 m (1,604 ft)

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• (in English) Official website