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About 45km northeast of Asahikawa along Ishikari-gawa, this small town is a stopover point en route to Sounkyo Onsen, as well as Monbetsu. Also, Kamikawa is known for its tasty ramen.
Sightseeing
Kakikawa is renowned for its tasty ramen (ラーメン), which uses local noodles and clear water. The town center has several excellent shokudo and well-priced izakaya tempt you during your stopover or stay.
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Kamikawa Park
上川公園
10min walk from Kamikawa Station
North of the town center is Kamikawa Park, where Taisetsu Observatory (大雪展望台) is situated on the hilltop overlooking the town and mountains. Cherry trees bloom in mid May. It is a good place for a stroll while waiting for a bus or train. Closed Nov-Apr.
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Daisetsu Highland Asahigaoka
Mori-no-Garden
大雪高原旭ヶ丘 森のガーデン
20min by free shuttle bus from Kamikawa Station (early Jun-late Sep)
Photogenically poised on a scenic highland, Asahigaoka boasts panorama of hillside grassy meadow and Daisetsuzan’s great ridges in the background. There are upmarket villas, a small garden and a finest restaurant.
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Sounkyo
層雲峡
30min by bus from Kamikawa Station
Set on the upper stream of Ishikari-gawa in the northeastern part of Daisetsuzan National Park, Sounkyo is Northern Hokkaido’s largest hot springs resort and the main base of Kuro-dake. The village sits along the deep gorge with columnar joints.
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Hotels
There are plenty of hotels in Sounkyo Onsen.
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Kamikawa Hotel
上川ホテル
3min walk from Kamikawa Station
A handy business hotel if you are catching an early bus or train from Kamikawa Station. Rooms has its own shower and toilet. It is adjoining the convenience store Seicomart.
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Hotel Taisetsu
ホテル大雪
30min by bus from Kamikawa Station
Above the village of Sounkyo, this sprawling hotel has standard Japanese-style rooms and spacious modern rooms. The most luxurious rooms have their own private onsen baths. The communal onsen offers panoramic views of both gorge and mountains. Meals are buffet or seasonal kaiseki (haute cuisine).
Map
Getting There
JR TRAIN
The closest station to Sounkyo is Kamikawa on the JR Sekihoku Line, about an hour from Asahikawa by local train. There are also the limited express trains from Sapporo (2hr 20min) and Asahikawa (40min).
BUS
Kamikawa Station Mori-no-Terrace bus touch (上川駅前森のテラスバスタッチ) is located beside the train station. There is a ticket window.
From Kamikawa Station, intercity buses run to Monbetsu (2hr) and Obihiro (2hr 45min). Compulsory reservation.
Getting Around
BUS
Dohoku Bus runs between JR Kamikawa Station and Sounkyo (30min), with several buses going directly to/from Asahikawa Station (1hr 20min).
Information
Mori-no-Terrace Nupuri
森のテラスヌプリ
In the same building as Kamikawa Station bus touch, this tourist center offers English maps, brochures and accommodation help.
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Kamikawa Station
上川 | 가미카와
Address:98 Chuo-cho, Kamikawa-cho, Hokkaido
Distance:48km from Asahikawa
Elevation:336m
北海道 上川 旅遊觀光 飯店住宿 | 홋카이도 가미카와 여행 호텔