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driving between Sounkyo and Asahidake
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2012/8/20 02:04
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Hello,
We will be staying 2 nights in Sounkyo in September. I would be very interested to go and see the sulfurous vents and volcanic activity in Asahidake.
What is the driving distance ? How long will it take by car ?
It seems there is also a hiking trail. How long will that be and how difficult ?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
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by Evy (guest)
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Re: driving between Sounkyo and Asahidake
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2012/8/20 09:30
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What is the driving distance ? How long will it take by car ?
It takes slightly under two hours.
It seems there is also a hiking trail. How long will that be and how difficult ?
It is a full day hike (one way). Slower hikers will require two days.
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by Uji
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Re: driving between Sounkyo and Asahidake
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2012/8/20 11:56
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Although the 2 places look quite near on the map, due to the terrain the drive requires a long detour. The drive from the cable car station in Sounkyo to that in Asahidake is about 2.5 hrs at a distance of 102 km.
If you are going in September, hopefully it is during the latter half of the month. By late September beautiful autumn foliage season starts in the Daisetsuzan National Park area. Besides Asahidake, try to include Ginsendai and Daisetsu Kogen. During peak season you may not be able to drive directly to Ginsendai and Daisetsu Kogen but rather have to park your car at a designated parking lot and take a shuttle.
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by William5
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Re: driving between Sounkyo and Asahidake
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2012/8/21 03:53
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Thank you very much for your answers.
I'll be in Sounkyo 12-14 september. Probably too soon for the leaves to turn red..
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by Evy (guest)
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