This is a course to view the flower garden in the sky.

Asahidake Sky Garden Course

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Summary

Operation PeriodSep. 22, Sep. 24 – 26, Sep. 29 – Oct. 3, Oct. 6 – 10, Oct. 14, Oct. 15, 2025
Duration9 hours 53 min
Distance380km
Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival TimesSapporo Station / Dep 8:20 Arr 18:13
Our PriceAdult9,700yen
Child5,800yen

*Includes lunch and admission to Asahidake Ropeway.
*The flower fields along the highway may not be in bloom depending on the season, or pruning. Please note that the season for fall colors may be delayed depending on changes in the weather and climate.

Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!

About Ticket Exchange

This is a course to view the flower garden in the sky.

Taisetsu National Park (230,000 ha) located in the heart of Hokkaido is a mountain range 50 kilometers long, comprising Asahidake, the highest peak (elevation 2,291 meters), and connecting peaks averaging around 2,000 meters in elevation. The Asahidake Ropeway connects the foothills (elevation 1,100 meters) with the Sugatami station (elevation 1,600 meters). The ropeway offers sweeping vistas of the Asahidake Mountain Range, the Sugatami Pond (at elevation 1,670 meters), as well as other beautiful views of the flower-covered fields in the sky.

Sunagawa S.A (rest)【15min】

A selection of famous souvenir brands mainly from the Northern Hokkaido region, where you can enjoy popular soft-serve ice cream all year round.

Asahidake Ropeway 【175min】

Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido, connecting Asahidake Onsen at 1,100m above sea level to the 1,600m point. It takes about 10 minutes from the foot station to the Sugatami station. The panoramic view below is a must-see.

Sugatami Pond

The pond is an emerald green pond about 50 meters in diameter, with a circumference of about 400 meters. The pond is named “”Sugatami,”" which translates to “”mirror,”" due to the beautiful reflection of Mt.

Sunagawa Highway Oasis (rest) 【20min】

On the way back to Sapporo, we will stop for a rest at the Sunagawa Highway Oasis, where you can enjoy shopping for special products of Hokkaido and taste good food in the cafeteria managed by the famous confectionery maker in Hokkaido.

YouTube Link

Asahidake Ropeway (ascent) ② *This video was filmed on August, 2022.

From Asahidake Summit Station to Sugatami Pond① *This video was filmed on August, 2022.

From Asahidake Summit Station to Sugatami Pond② *This video was filmed on August, 2022.

Area around Asahidake Ropeway Summit Station① *This video was filmed on August, 2022.

Area around Asahidake Ropeway Summit Station② *This video was filmed on August, 2022.

8:20(departures)Sapporo Station
9:33~9:50Sunagawa SA (rest) [Approx. 15 min]
11:45~14:40*①Asahidake Ropeway (lunch/ropeway ride)
*②Sugatami Pond – free time to explore [175 min]
16:35~16:55Sunagawa Highway Oasis (rest) [20 min]
18:00(arrivals)Sapporo Factory (D/O possible)
18:05(arrivals)Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible)
18:13(arrivals)Sapporo Station
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  • If the Asahidake ropeway is closed due to strong winds or other reasons at the time of departure, this bus course will also be cancelled.
  • This course utilizes the expressway both ways. Therefore, in the event that the expressway is closed and there is not enough time to visit the sites, the tour will be cancelled.
  • *①Lunch: Goro Goro Stewed Hamburger made with vegetables sourced in Higashikawa (made with 100% Hokkaido meat).
    After lunch, you will board the Asahidake ropeway on your own.
  • We have prepared a rest space (seating) for your convenience.
  • *②There is a trail that leads to Sugatami Pond. Please be sure to wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move and walk in. The trail is slippery in some areas so please watch your step.
  • Show your Regular sightseeing bus ticket stub and receive a 10% discount at the Asahidake Ropeway gift shops (includes summit gift shop/excludes restaurant)(*Some items are not eligible for the discount.).
  • After late September, it is likely that there will be snow pack, so please be sure to dress in warm clothes.
  • In the event that the ropeway closes after the tour has begun, your fare will be refunded upon our return to Sapporo. In such case the course itinerary will change to the following.

8:20 Sapporo Station→ Sapporo I.C. →Sunagawa SA (rest) 9:33~9:50 → Asahikawa Kita I.C. → 11:45~12:35 Asahidake Ropeway(Lunch ) →13:35~14:25 Shikisai-no-Oka (free time)  →14:55~15:25 Farm Tomita (free time) → Shimanoshita → Mikasa I.C. → 17:10~17:25 Iwamizawa SA (rest) →Sapporo I.C. →18:00 Sapporo Factory → 18:05 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible) → 18:13 Sapporo Station

  • The flower fields along the highway may not be in bloom depending on the season, or pruning.

Asahidake Ropeway Café Restaurant sugatami

Goro Goro Stewed Hamburger made with vegetables sourced in Higashikawa All vegetables are locally grown in Higashikawa. Stewed hamburger steak made with 100% Hokkaido meat.
*Photo is for illustrative purpose only.

※Duration of sightseeing may be changed due to the traffic and the number of passengers.
※Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the holiday break or the restriction condition of the facility.
※Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to the traffic jams or adverse weather conditions.
※Tours may be cancelled due to a disaster (road closure due to marathon race) etc. Please contact us and check the situation with the tour in the event of abnormal weather.
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