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
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationMount Asahi-dake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan
No. of stations2
Operation
Carrier capacity101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration10 min
Technical features
Line length2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
No. of cables3
Operating speed5.0 m/s
Vertical Interval489 m (1,604 ft)
Maximum Gradient23°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

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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 / 43.653000°N 142.798639°E / 43.653000; 142.798639

  • Altitude 1,100m

Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:

Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) 43°39′43.0″N 142°49′30.5″E / 43.661944°N 142.825139°E / 43.661944; 142.825139

  • 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

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Sanroku Station
 
Sugatami Station

See also

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43°39′28″N 142°48′44.3″E / 43.65778°N 142.812306°E / 43.65778; 142.812306