Asahidake Natural Hiking Route

pond of reflection

very scenic trekking route. very satisfying and great feeling. good fresh air and clean environment.

A slog through snow

Most of the trail was covered with snow until you got past the first few stations. However the trudge was worth the views and the steam volcanos.

A hike available for most ages

For beginners and less mobile, there are hiking routes that are relatively easy on boardwalks and over some stone steps. For the advanced hikers, there is a steep rocky and relatively doctor hike to t...

Beautiful autumn hues

I stayed at Asahidake Onsen Hotel Bearmonte which was just at the foot of the Asahidake Ropeway. Went up the Ropeway (Bought return tickets for 2900Yen) to 1600m above sea level. I was initially dis...

Walking for all ages from the top ropeway station

Despite it being a cloudy day, we took the Asahidake ropeway up the mountain and followed the path around Asahidaira. The mountain was shrouded in mist so we didn't have the wonderful views we had bee...