Sounkyo is the deep V-shaped gorge constituted by sharpened lava.
The precipice called”columnar joint” is seen along a river.
The visitors who perform cycling along the river side are seen.
Sounkyo-onsen resort is in the center, and a popular tourist resort.
Mt.Kurodake is the easiest mountain to reach by cable car in the Daisetuzan area.
It becomes the ski resort in winter.
Access and Getting Around
By train
To JR Kamikawa Station from Asahikawa and transfer to buses, 12 trains per day.
By bus
From JR Asahikawa Sta., 7 buses per day.
From JR Kamikawa Sta., 10 trains per day
By car
1hour and 30minutes from Asahi River,
3hours and 10minutes from Abashiri.
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