Asahidake Ropeway

The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ) is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート). The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.

During the summer months, the lift operates once every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes during the winter months. It takes 10 minutes to complete a one-way trip.

Stations
The two connecting stations at the foot and submit of the ropeway are:

Sanroku Station (Asahi-dake Station) 43.653°N, 142.79864°W

Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:
 * Altitude 1,100m
 * Foothills shop
 * Foothills dining room "Alpine Flora"
 * Asahidake Onsen

Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) 43.66194°N, 142.82514°W Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:
 * Altitude 1,600m
 * Mountain top shop (open only during the top season)
 * Sugatami no Ike Pond (famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents)
 * Alpine flora
 * Access to the 5 observatories
 * 1.7km hiking course
 * Asahi-dake summit (elevation 2,290m)

Basic data

 * Distance: 2.3 km
 * Vertical interval: 489 m