Mt. Taisetsu
Location: Hokkaido
Elevation: 2,290 m
1/25000 map: Jozankei Onsen (定山渓温泉), Sounkyo (層雲峡), Asahidake (旭岳), Hakuundake (白雲岳)
Season for hikers: late June to September
The peak, highhest in Hokkaido, rose in vast plateau
Mt. Taisetsu is comprehensive name for 4 mountain ranges with elevation of around 2,000 m (North-Taisetsu, Front-Taisetsu, East-Taisetsu and Tokachi mountains) in Taisetsu-zan National Park. Referring Mt. Taisetsu usually means North Taisetsu. Taisetsu-zan National Park still remains premitive figure and is the largest mountain national park in Japan.
There may be volcanic alerts in effect
Mt. Taisetsu is one of 47 active volcanoes covered by an “eruption alert” system that was started 04Aug2015. If you plan to hike Mt. Taisetsu, you should check the latest information on Volcanic Warnings (Japan Meteorological Agency).
Sample hiking route
Distance (round trip): 5.5 km
Distance in elevation: 690 m
Difficulty during the best season: beginner ~ intermediate level
Trailhead: Asahidake Station (Ropeway station)
Route and estimated course time:
Asahidake Station -(Ropeway)- Sugatami Station -(2:20)- Mt. Asahi (Asahidake) -(1:20)- Sugatami -(Ropeway)- Asahidake Station [3:40 in total]
Note: Just a round-trip between Sugatami Station and Mt. Asahidake is a short and easy hike. So, Hiking to Sounkyo Onsen or Ginsendai is highly recommended for hikers who wish to enjoy rich nature of Mt. Taisetsu.
Sample hiking route map
Hiking report
It is not available yet.
Directions
Public transportation
Haneda Airport (Tokyo) -[Airline]- Asahikawa Airport -[Bus]- Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (trailhead)
Flight information/Timetable:
Haneda Airport to Asahikawa Airport: Fly Team
Asahikawa Airport to Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway: Daisetuzan Asahidake Ropeway
Hot bath after hiking
Grand Hotel Daisetsu (グランドホテル大雪)
Fee: 600 yen/adult
Bathing time: 11:30-18:00
Telephone: 0166-97-2211
