Jul 12, 2012 - 1 min read

Climbing Mount Asahi, Daisetsuzan

Like being in a different world

By Nicole Bauer

Community writer

Amazing colors on our way up to the top of steaming Mt. Asahi

Little rocky but well marked path

Dramatic views even if the cloud is in

View from the top of Asahidake

View from the top of Asahidake, northern direction

The colors were changing all the time, from green to yellow, orange, reddish brown and black

Looking down onto the steam vents

Definitely an area full of contrasts

Alpine flowers and steaming Mt. Asahi always in the background

Asahi-dake (Mount Asahi), which is located in Daisetsuzan National Park, is Hokkaido’s highest peak. Thanks to the ropeway it is quite easily accessible, via a very navigable, although sometimes slightly rocky trail leading up along the south rim of the mountain. Reaching the summit should take no more than two hours of steady climbing. Even in the event of cloud cover, it can still be worth the effort. Visibility can change quickly, so there is always the chance to get some unexpected, spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes!

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Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu 13 years ago

I love the Kagami pond and the alpine flowers! The pond looks magical!

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