Soun Gorge
Soun Gorge | 層雲峡 (Soun-kyo)
Information :
Here is designated as one of the 100 Autumn leaves spots in Japan.? The Japanese autumn colors begin from this Daisetsuzan quasi-national park. You can go up to the seventh stage of the mountain called Kurodake and can see the great view . Besides, there are some beautiful falls at Soun gorge area.? But be careful about bears because Kurodake is the bear-infested area!!
The Best time of Autumn Colors (Average year) : From early Oct to mid-Oct
WEB : http://www.sounkyo.net/english/index.html
Access :
To Soun kyo area – 30 min by bus from Kamikawa Sta. to Sounkyo Onsen Sta. (JR Sekihoku line)
To The seventh stage of Mt. black– 7 min by Rope-way + 10 min by Lift
* Rope way | One way – 1,000 yen / Round trip – 1,850 yen
* Lift | One way – 400 yen / Round trip – 600 yen
Address :Sounkyo, Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido