A really fun and entertaining experience for the whole family. Round trip costs around 2300 yen per person, which felt around ropeway prices. The ropeway takes you up quickly and comfortably, and then you can continue on the lift for even higher views.
The scenery is incredible, sweeping mountain views over the Daisetsuzan range, especially nice on a clear day. It’s a great way to experience the mountain without needing to commit to a full hike, though there are trails at the top if you want to explore further on foot. Easy, scenic, and well organized.
Definitely worth it, a highlight of the Sōunkyō area and a nice break from city sightseeing.
Loved visiting here. Went all the way through carriage then chair lift. We then walked out to the Amaryo falls. Along the way we saw mum and bub deer.
Was a foggy/misty afternoon but still a great outing.
Parking was easy at their carpark. Wasnt very busy and free.
A ropeway rises directly above the onsen town, followed by a chairlift that continues farther up the mountain.
We visited toward the end of July at around 3:00 PM. The last ropeway up was at 5:30 PM, and the final descent was at 6:00 PM. The ropeway departed every 20 minutes.
At the first station, you can go up to the rooftop observation deck for a 360-degree view. Below lies the heavily forested gorge, with impressive cliffs rising through the trees, and the small town of Sōunkyō visible beneath you.
The chairlift continues at a low height through the forest. From the second station, visitors can set out on either longer hikes or shorter walks among the trees.
The atmosphere feels like an alpine forest wrapped in mist.
The scenery is beautiful, but it does not have the same volcanic drama as Asahidake. Its main advantage is probably its excellent accessibility for anyone already staying in or visiting the Sōunkyō area.
It might’ve been worth it if the weather had been clear, but on a cloudy day, it's hard to justify the steep roundtrip fare. I’d recommend checking the weather before you go to make sure it's worth the trip.
Really lovely place and well worth the drive to get here. It started snowing as we were approaching the Ropeway start point. The ride up was simply awesome with the snow-covered trees. We walked around for about half an hour taking photos and playing with the snow.
