【Asahidake Ropeway is available from 24th May】
【CAUTION】The ropeway will be suspended in bad weather or wind speeds over 15 meters.
Date：24th May 10:29
condition：cloudy
temperature：5℃
wind speed：3ｍ/s
Around upper station is 80% covered with snow.
Rubber Boots or waterproof shoes are recommended.
it might step through under the snow.
but it depends on upcoming weather forecast.
Around Sugatami Pond are covered with snow. but it can be walked.
There are steep slopes.
If you are unsure, please only walk around in front of the station.
The observation deck is all visible and restful.
↓This is the view of first and third observation deck.
There is no snow on the fourth, fifth, and Sugatami observation deck, and benches are visible. You can take a rest.
Alpine flora near the first to fourth observation deck.
Minezuou and Kibana shakunage.
An unseasonal Kokemomo was seen.
Fruits may have overwintered under snow.
Komebatsugazakura.
Today, the visitor center staff was able to confirm that the Minezuou and Komebatsugazakura cherry trees are in bloom.
Suribachi Pond is seen.
↓The road from the third observation deck to the Susoaidaira trail direction～
Fourth observation deck to Sugatami observation deck, the trail can be seen.
There is a lot of snow left on the sides of the trail and muddy conditions due to snow melt water.
Waterproof shoes are definitely preferable.
Near the Sugatami Observation deck – View of the stone hut.
View of the fumaroles.
trails condition.
There are places where the summer road is visible and places where snow remains.
To climb a summit in this season is high risky.
Don’t force yourself to climb if you don’t have equipments or experience.
Next month, the trail will be almost visible.
The path from the Sugatami observation deck to the Sugatami Station is all covered with snow.
Going down these stairs…
The whole area is definitely covered with snow.
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow there may be snow on the upper station.
Please be aware of changing conditions after May 24th.
