Asahidake Sky Garden and Shikisai no Oka Walking Course
- Daisetsuzan National Park (230,000 ha) is located almost in the center of Hokkaido. Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido with an altitude of 2,291m, is the top of the list. Park.
- The Asahidake Ropeway is a ropeway that connects Mt. Asahidake at an altitude of about 1,100m (Sanroku Station) to an altitude of about 1,600m (Sugatami Station).This course takes you on the ropeway to Asahidake Sugatami Pond at an altitude of 1,670m. It is a course to observe the flower garden in the sky and its surroundings.
- From mid-September, the autumn leaves will begin to change, and we will be waiting for our guests on a red carpet of autumn leaves. From Sugatami Station, the summit station of the ropeway, you can go to Sugatami Pond while exploring various alpine plants in full bloom. It is a course of (one lap about 1.7 km).
- Lunch will be served with local ingredients at the Asahidake Ropeway Restaurant sugatami.
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What to expect
Daisetsuzan Asahidake, a sacred place called Kamuimintara, a treasure trove of alpine plants! In the summer, the flowers in the sky are pretty, and the colors begin to change from the end of August, and from mid-September, which is the peak, the leaves begin to turn red and yellow. After walking around Sugatami Pond, enjoy a stewed hamburger lunch. We will also guide you to Shikisai no Oka, a flower garden where you can meet alpacas.
Reviews
It was my first time to participate in a Sapporo tour. Although I didn’t see many reviews, I still wanted to give it a try because Daisetsuzan National Park felt like it was worth a visit, so I signed up. The distance is a bit far, so the drive took quite a long time, but it is a pity that there is no translator, and the tour guides only speak Japanese (most of the buses are Japanese local tourists, which are very authentic one-day tours), so it is not very clear. The history behind the attractions, but there is no problem with basic communication 👍 It’s a bit cold when we get to the top of the mountain after taking the cable car for fifteen minutes. It is recommended to wear a hat or the cold wind will hurt your head. The top of the mountain is really spectacular and beautiful. You can see It takes about an hour and a half to walk around the summit lake and geothermal valley. It is a leisurely and relaxing nature trip. After that, I went to Shikisai-no-Oka in the afternoon. It only took 30 minutes, which was a bit short, but it was enough to take a few pictures. In fact, just take a few beautiful pictures of the lush flowers. Because they are basically the same, you can buy a cantaloupe ice cream to taste. one time. Overall, it is quite recommended. If you feel that time is short for Shikisai Hills, you can choose a trip specifically to Furano and Shikisai Hills. You will have more time to walk through the entire garden, but the top of the mountain is really recommended. 🫶
It's the end of September now. The weather was good when we set off, but when we entered the mountains at noon, it started to rain. After getting on the ropeway to reach the 1,600-meter-high hanging garden, the climbing path seems very difficult. Young people can still climb it, but it is very difficult for seniors over 60 years old. It takes more than an hour to walk around in one circle. It is not recommended. The elders go. Shikisai-no-Oka is very nice. Even though it is autumn, the flowers are still very beautiful.
A great itinerary. You can reach Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido, and enjoy the beautiful maple leaves without driving. Admiring the sea of flowers at Shikisai-no-oka and eating cantaloupe ice cream, it’s such a rich one-day trip!
A very convenient one-day trip. You don’t need to drive to avoid the risk of self-driving. It has a rich itinerary, the tour guide explains it in detail, and the time spent at each attraction is appropriate. It’s a great itinerary👍
Asahidake Sky Garden in Hokkaido offers a serene escape with its lush botanical gardens and panoramic views, making it a delightful destination for nature enthusiasts.
Highly recommended to join this tour when you travel in Sapporo.
Suitable for people who don't drive by themselves, bus pick-up is very convenient. The flower fields are beautiful, and it would be even better if the visit could be longer. Recommended.
very good! The tour guide worked hard and explained the whole process. It was the first time I encountered it. The scenery is really good
Good to know
[About meals] Meal menu Higashikawa vegetables stewed hamburger steak (hamburger steak made with 100% Hokkaido meat) All vegetables are grown in Higashikawa, and the hamburgers are made with 100% Hokkaido meat.
● Lunch will be at the restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Asahidake Ropeway. (It will be a chair seat.) ●We will have a meal after arrival. A staff member will guide you on the day.
[About break points] ●It will be the same place as the dining area. (It will be a chair seat.) ●There is no space to store valuables, so please manage your valuables by yourself. ◆For those who cannot eat meat, a separate menu is available. (We will contact you by the day before.) Alternative Menu Contents Vegetable Kakiage
[About ropeway suspension] ●If the ropeway is canceled before the course starts, the course will be cancelled. ●If the Asahidake Ropeway is suspended after departure, the following itinerary will follow after having lunch at the Asahidake Ropeway. Asahidake Ropeway (lunch) 11:35-12:45→Shikisai no Oka (walk) 13:45-14:45 → Farm Tomita (walking) 15:10-16:00 → Shimanoshita → Mikasa IC → Iwamizawa Service Area (break) 17:45-18:00 → Sapporo IC → Sapporo Factory 18:35 → Sapporo Clock Tower (stopover possible) 18:40 → Sapporo Station Bus Terminal 18:45