Sounkyo

A majestic landscape of huge rock walls

Sounkyo is a canyon located in Daisetsuzan National Park in Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido. The Ishikari River flows through the middle. There are 24 kilometers of continuous cliffs on both sides of the bank. Among them, the “Ohan Gorge” is said to best express the beauty of Sounkyo Canyon. ”. The color begins to change in early October every year, and mid-October is the best viewing season. The huge rock cliffs are also one of the popular photography spots.



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  • Hokkaido & Tohoku > Hokkaido > Kamikawa town
  • Early October to mid-October
  • Take a bus from JR Kamikawa Station for about 30 minutes to "Sounkyo Onsen" and drive 6 kilometers in the direction of "Kitami". After passing the Shin-Dahan Tunnel, you will see the Daihan entrance on the left hand side.
  • Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido Daisetsuzan National Park Sounkyo Hot Spring

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