Daisetsuzan, known as the "roof of Hokkaido," boasts impressive vast stretches of rugged terrain, including the mountain Asahidake which can be reached by cable car at an altitude of 1,600 meters.

KAMIKAWA, Hokkaido--A famed but neglected trail leading to the Shosenen wetland on the side of Mount Nagayamadake reopened this summer after a 14-year hiatus. The trail provides a panoramic view ...