Asahidake Onsen Getting there & around

Getting there & away

For much of the year (mid-October to mid-June) the bus from Asahikawa station to Asahidake Onsen and Tenninkyō Onsen is actually free. In the high season the price jumps to ¥1000, but if you spend more than ¥2000 at Asahidake Onsen (that includes lodging, a ¥2800 ropeway ticket, food…anything – just save your receipts), you can get a coupon for a free return, available at the ropeway station’s information counter. Buses from Asahikawa are infrequent and quite inconvenient for those wishing for a nice Daisetsuzan day hike: take the 9.10am bus at stop 4 or you’ll find yourself without a lot of time. The first bus from Asahidake Onsen departs at 9.15am, the last bus is a frustratingly early 5.05pm, so keep your eye on the clock if you need to get a bus back to Asahikawa. Buses between Asahidake Onsen and Tenninkyō Onsen are always free.