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Sounkyo gorge in the east of the picturesque Daisetsuzan National Park is an area of striking natural beauty with sheer walls of rock, craggy outcrops and some breathtaking views over the rest of the park.
Sounkyo is also densely forested and weather depending, is wonderfully photogenic at any time of year be it in the snow, among the fresh green vibrancy of spring or the kaleidoscopic array of colours here in the autumn. The cable car and chair lift toward the summit of Kurodake, which looms over the gorge, offer the best views and give you an idea of the scale and vastness of this area of Japan. It is really only from this height that one begins to understand why this is known as the 'Roof of Hokkaido'.
Sounkyo also has a number of spectacular waterfalls which give rise to the tumbling rivers that run through the gorge and there are some beautiful and easy riverside walks to reach these falls.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Sounkyo
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Sounkyo, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Sounkyo
- Asahidake 7 miles away
- Hokkaido 19 miles away
- Akan-ko National Park 61 miles away
- Kushiro 89 miles away
- Sapporo 93 miles away
- Utoro 105 miles away
- Shiretoko National Park 106 miles away
- Hakodate 174 miles away
- Towadako & Hirosaki 249 miles away
- Nyuto Onsen 297 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Sounkyo
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Sounkyo, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Sounkyo at its best.
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