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How to get fromLake Tōya to Sounkyo Gorgeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tōya to Sounkyo Gorge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōya to Sapporotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo BTbus bus
    7h 30m
    ¥7,467–10,863

  2. Drive 300.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tōya to Sounkyo Gorgecar car 300.2 km
    4h 6m
    ¥5,202–7,513

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 南１条bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to ３条９丁目bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 4条9丁目 to 層雲峡bus bus
    7h 50m
    ¥5,382–7,828

Lake Tōya to Sounkyo Gorge by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,382Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Tōya to Sounkyo Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 377.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Lake Tōya, Japan and Sounkyo Gorge, Japan?

You can take a bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 層雲峡 via 南１条, 中央バス札幌ターミナル, ３条９丁目, and 4条9丁目 in around 7h 50m.

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