Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido

Daisetsuzan Sounkyo-Kurodake Ropeway and chairlift opened on June 29,1967, as the climber's gateway the Daisetsu Mountains, and also to enable visitors tosee the magnifcent views from above the Sounkyo Gorge. The splendor of natural environment can be enjoyed throughout the year on Mt.Kurodake(1984m),Daisetsu Mountains' highest peak with the mountain greenery budding amid the snow melt in June, the commnunities of aipne plants in summer, the colorful leaves in autumn, and skiing and snowshoeing in winter. ●Kamuy-Mintara● The Daisetsu Mountains, where Mt.Kurodake is located, are known as Kamuy-Mintara(the garden where gods play) in the Ainu language. The area boasted over 300 virieties ob alpine plants, and the magnificent scenery can indeed be said to be "a paradise above the clouds".

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido

The main attraction at Daisetsuzan National Park is this 12.4-mile gorge with towering cliffs and tumbling waterfalls.

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1700 Hokkaido

Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1700 Hokkaido

Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1700 Hokkaido

Asahigaoka, Kikusui, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1721 Hokkaido

40 Sakaemachi, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1733 Hokkaido

The Ice Pavilion is the world's largest facility where you can enjoy the "cold". Among them, the Ice Hall is kept at a constant temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year, and the ice pillars, which boast a scale of 600 square meters of ice walls and 1,000 tons of ice that we have created over many years, are loved by many people. The world of ice spreads 360 degrees as far as the eye can see. In addition, there are various ways to enjoy such as a corner where you can actually experience the coldest temperature in Japan's observation history of minus 41 degrees Celsius, diamond dust, and a garden. Families, groups, and couples are welcome to visit. With a parking lot that can accommodate 200 cars and a shop where you can enjoy light meals, it is also perfect for a visit that doubles as a rest stop on the way to your destination. At the Ice Pavilion, you can see things and experience things that you can't find anywhere else, such as a display of clione or a toilet a

Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1700 Hokkaido

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido

Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido

First proposed and lead by Hokkaido-born sculptor Toshihiro Takenaka in 1976, the Sounkyo Hot Spring Ice Fall Festival is an ice festival held from late January through the middle of March. Ice sculptures based on themes such as naturally sculpted objects and manmade structures are spread out over the vast course of the Ishikari River, including even shrines sculpted from ice. The panoramic view from the 15-meter ice observation platform is particularly splendid, and when the sun sets, viewers are overcome by a fantastical landscape illuminated with rainbow colored lights. There are many events, including the Ice Fall drum concert and rice cake tossing, and fireworks displays light up the night sky on Saturday and Sunday.

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido

Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido

Sounkyo, Kamikawacho, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1701 Hokkaido