Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake is located on the northern slopes of Mt Kurodake in the Sounkyo region of Kamikawa town in central Hokkaido. It is part of the Daisetsuzan National Park (Kokuritsu Koen). With the base up at an elevation of 1300m, it is popular for often excellent snow conditions and backcountry and is unlike most ski resorts in Japan. There is one pair lift up at the top of the of the Ropeway.
The Ropeway - which first opened in 1967 - and the pair lift usually close during the peak of the winter season. Details below.
Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan and also the largest and northernmost prefecture (though it is not usually referred to as a prefecture). It has coastlines on the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk and also the Pacific Ocean. Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and was host to the 1972 Winter Olympics. Hokkaido is home to the largest number of ski hills in Japan. While the majority of them are very small, some of the larger ski and snowboard resorts in Hokkaido - mostly found in regions to the west and east of Sapporo - are amongst the most famous in Japan.
There is no official ski or snowboard school at Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Not available
Ski and snowshoe equipment rental is available.
Children's facilities
There are no special facilities for children.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early November until Early May
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm in winter, though there are some seasonal variations.
The Ropeway usually closes during the peak winter season - this season it is closed from 4th January until 29th January 2021.
The pair lift plans to operate as follows:
- Open from Saturday 14th November until 20th December 2020 - Closed from 21st December until 31st March 2021 - Open from 1st April until 6th May 2021
There is no night skiing at this ski hill.
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
1 Day
4,200 yen
2,400 yen
Ropeway one-way
1,400 yen
700 yen
Ropeway return
2,400 yen
1,200 yen
Pair lift 1 ride
600 yen
400 yen
2020-2021 Season Lift Tickets
The 1 Day ticket shown above includes a return trip on the Ropeway as well as unlimited use of the pair lift during the day.
Getting to Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake
By public transport
Train
22.4km from Kamikawa Station on the Sekihoku Honsen line
Information
Kamikawa Station on the Sekihoku Honsen line is just over 22km to the north west of the Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake.
Bus
There is no direct shuttle bus, but a local bus service from Kamikawa Station does stop in Sounkyo, about 5 minutes walk from the Ropeway.
By Car
21.9km from the Kamikawa Sounkyo IC on the Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway
47.1km from the Pippu Kita IC on the Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 39 (0.4km away)
Direction
The Ropeway at the base of the resort is just a few hundred metres off Route 39, otherwise known as Taisetsu National Highway.
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake is just under 22km from the Kamikawa Sounkyo IC exit of the Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway.
Parking
There is a car park at the base station of the Ropeway for about 60 cars. Parking is free every day of the season.
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