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Asahikawa

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Asahiyama Zoo

4.5

2774 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Higashiasahikawachou Kuranuma

Asahiyama Zoo is a zoo in Asahikawa City. The exhibits allow you to see the expressions of the animals close up and include the penguin enclosure where you can see the penguins swimming as if they are flying through the air from an underwater tunnel that gives a 360° view (at the Penguin Building), the polar bear enclosure where the 300kg giants swim around energetically (at the Polar Bear Building), the seal enclosure where you can watch the distinctive swimming of seals (at the Seal Building), and the beasts of prey enclosure where you can see tigers, lions, leopards and other from various angles (at the Beast Building). The penguin walk held outside in the snow season is also popular.

A good place to kill time if you have. It is definitely not the place of not visiting will die. However, good to see some of the animals which is natively of Hokkaido It is reachable by bus from...
Otokoyama Sake Museum

4.0

174 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Nagayamanijou 7

Otokoyama Sake Museum is a museum operated by Otokoyama, a sake brewer in Asahikawa City. The exhibits include valuable materials and literature from the Edo period, ukiyo-e prints depicting Otokoyama, as well as vats and other sake making tools. There is free tasting and the museum also sells sake from the brewery. You can also pump up the underground water at the facility to take home free of charge. The sake made with underground water sourced from the perpetual snow in the Mt. Taisetsu range has won numerous awards both in Japan and overseas.

Its a relatively small place which can easily be covered in 30 mins max (including tasting). I can imagine that it would be more interesting when the sake is actually being made but if you go at the...
Roadside Station Asahikawa

3.5

118 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Kagurayonjou 6-1-12

Located about five minutes from Asahikawa Station by car, this is Hokkaido's 66th roadside station. Located in Asahikawa City, where four main national highways pass through and that is a center for tourism in the prefecture, this roadside station has very convenient access along National Route 237. Inside the facility, you can find a large exhibition hall where several kinds of events can be held, rental classrooms for training and meetings, a shop, a food court and tourist information. The shop has a rich selection of specialty products from northern Hokkaido. Freshly picked local vegetables are also available for sale. You can get a taste the local dish Asahikawa Ramen in the food court, and freshly baked bread at the bakery and cafe.

驚きました。でもお土産の買い忘れ、食事に便利かなと・ただ今回はブランド品のバーゲンセールをやっており少し場違いの雰囲気元々の建物を道の駅に改装した感じでスペースもあり催事にも活用しているんだと思います。レストランもラーメン屋さん他2カ所あり大型スーパーのレストラン街の感じでした駐車場も広いです。
Kamui Ski Links

4.0

69 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Kamuichou Nishioka 112

Ski resort in Ashikawa City. One of the largest ski resorts in northern Hokkaido where skiers can enjoy fresh powdered snow. Among the 10 ski runs including beginner and advanced slopes there is an FIS (International Ski Federation) recognized pole training course. Easy access from Ashikawa or Sapporo making this a popular leisure spot for skiers.

Kamui is my absolute favourite place to go snowboarding. Its cheap at Y3600 and besides the gondola in peak times, theres little to no queueing. There is plenty of off piste areas, but only go...
Miura Ayako Literature Museum

4.0

99 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Kagurananajou 8-2-15

This private literature museum was built through donations from Ayako Miura fans throughout Japan in 1998. She is a Japanese writer who was born in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. A polygon-shaped building, it is in the Forest of Foreign Tree Species, which was also the setting for her masterpiece Hyoten (Freezing Point). The interior was renovated in April 2018 for its 20th anniversary. In the permanent exhibition on the first floor with the theme touch, panels and videos introduce the 35 years of Ayako's writing activities. It is an exhibition that you actually touch with your hands. In addition, you can freely view her pieces in video format in the second floor library room and audio-visual room. There are items such as books and other goods at the shop on the premises.

Museum is small but it is interesting.after the Museum we walk around the garden . Many different types of tree enjoy the fresh air and nature.
Asahikawa Heiwadori Kaimonokoen

3.5

111 Reviews

Shopping

Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi 4 Jodori Hoka

We went in late Sept, the walking shopping park is dead after 7 pm only a stragglers people going to the restaurants. We went during day time again to check it out again hardly any people and the...
Asahikawa Tourism and Local Products Information Center

4.0

69 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Miyashitadori 8-3-1JR Asahikawa Eastern Concourse

A center providing information on tourism and local products located in the East Concourse of Asahikawa Station. The center can tell you about sightseeing and tourism spots in Asahikawa and the Dohoku region. The center has pamphlets in multiple languages for international tourists. Tourism advisors are also always on hand who are happy to help you with your tourism needs. In the local specialty products corner, you can buy local foods and merchandise themed after animals in the Asahiyama Zoo. There's also a restaurant space where you can enjoy Japanese-style curry and other favorites as well as Hokkaido sika deer hot dogs and other dishes made with distinctive Hokkaido ingredients.

Very friendly staff that speaks English well and helpful in providing information. Love the fact that it has a prayer room for the muslim visitor to perform prayers. Thank you for the best...
Asahikawa Kitasaito Garden

4.0

61 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Miyashitadori 7-9 Nijima Nijo 1

A huge garden sprawling the west side of Asahikawa Station, rather unusual in Japan. Serving as a pedestrian path connecting to the rest of the city, a flood plain splays on the south side with the Chubetsu River running through it. The garden itself is divided into several theme-based areas such as a grass garden, flower garden, and terrace. The garden's plants are maintained by dedicated gardeners and events are held here periodically.

A wetland in a watercourse leads to flower gardens and a childrens play area. It is just a couple of blocks from the main railway station and has toilets, a shop and a dining area. I did like the...
Asahiyama Zoo Club Main Gate Shop

3.5

36 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Higashiasahikawachou Kuranuma Asahiyama zoo

This shop is located on the main gate of Asahiyama Zoo, opposite Totori-no-mura, in Higashi Asahikawa Town, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. They sell original souvenirs associated with the Asahiyama Zoo, such as stuffed animals, various goods, and sweets. There’s also a food area in the shop offering easy-to-eat snacks such as Hokkaido-style soup curry and curry udon. The wide aisles in the shop make it easy to access for wheelchair users and parents with strollers.

正門shopという通り、入ってすぐ左手になります。いわゆるお土産やさん。（食堂もありました）マスキングテープやキーホルダー、お菓子といった動物園のオリジナルグッズが多数あります。
Kaneto Kawamura Ainu Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Hokumonchou 11

This is the oldest Ainu museum in Japan established in 1916 with the aim of protecting and passing on Ainu folk culture. In addition to exhibits of tools from Ainu daily life and valuable materials, mainly from the Asahikawa area, the museum runs programs that include performances of the mukkuri, a folk musical instrument, experiences of classical dance, and embroidery workshops (bookings required). You can also purchase original merchandise and folk clothing with Ainu pattern motifs.

Very interesting museum describing the Aynu culture amd history. The stuffed animals were incredible and the artefacts very interesting.
Seiwa Onsen Luonto

3.5

28 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Uryu-gun Horokanaicho Seiwadaiichi

"This day-trip hot spring facility is located at Roadside Station Mori to Mizuumi no Sato Horokanai. In the middle of nature with buckwheat fields as far as you can see, you can enjoy ""Santo no Yu"" that springs at the foot of Mt. Santo in the Teshio Mountains. The water type is a sodium chloride spring with a characteristically deep reddish-brown color. It is said to be effective for nerve and muscle pain."

せいわ温泉ルオントの建物に、道の駅が入った感じです。温泉入浴は勿論、足湯が出来ました。また、レストランでは蕎麦を食べることが出来ます。
Asahikawa Ramen Village

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Nagayamajuichijou 4-119-48

This theme park which has assembled together the finest ramen shops from within the city of Asahikawa is approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station. Current member stores include the eight restaurants of Aoba, Ittetsu-an Matsuda, Ishida, Tenkin, Santoka, Saijo, Koubo Kato and Baikoken. There are even restaurants offering miniature sizes of ramen, so visitors can easily enjoy taste testing at several places. It is also popular among tourists as a unique photo spot with a giant ramen bowl featuring chopsticks holding noodles that appear to be floating in the air.
Ueno Farm

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Nagayamachou 16-186

Ueno Farm was originally an ordinary rice farm. Starting in 1989, when a change in the law made it possible for farmers to sell their rice directly to consumers, Ueno Farm experienced a steady increase in the number of people visiting the farm, and the owner decided that it would be a good idea to plant flowers so that visitors could enjoy strolling round the farm; as a result, Ueno Farm became a place where people can admire different seasonal flowers at different times of year. Today, besides walking round the Farm’s gardens, visitors can also purchase herbs and seedlings grown on the Farm using seeds imported from Europe, and enjoy light meals and desserts made using locally-grown ingredients. The weekend farmers’ market, when neighboring farmers come to sell their vegetables at Ueno Farm, is also a popular event.
Pippu Ski Resort

4.0

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Pippucho Kita 7-sen 17

A ski resort which commands a view of the vast Kamikawa Basin backed by Hokkaido's great blue sky and the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. Everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy skiing across huge slopes covered with powder snow on the resort's nine highly variegated courses.

北海道の中でも上質な雪が降る道北地方にあるスキー場です。規模は小さく市民スキー場ですが、いつもすいており混雑知らずで滑ることができます。上質なパウダースノーを満喫したいのであれば穴場です。
Japacheese asahikawa

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi 7 Jodori 7-33-69

加藤農場さんから取り寄せたミルクで、買物公園にある工房兼ショップで作られるチェダーチーズはとても優しいお味です。外側をあぶって食べると何とも言えない美味しさ！チェダリングしているところを見学させていただきました！とても誠実なご主人さんと奥様二人で経営されている素敵なショップです。
Roadside Station Rice Land Fukagawa

Transportation

Hokkaido Fukagawashi Otoechou Hirosato 59 - 7

Roadside station in Fukagawa City, Hokkaido. Experience and see how specialty rice is made with exhibitions such as a rice polishing area and quiz. Try rice dishes in the restaurant and all kinds of snacks from their shop. A popular spot for drivers to relax.
Daikokuya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Yonjoudori 53/4 Neutral

A jingisukan lamb barbecue restaurant located in down town Asahikawa City. Many people don't like the distinctive odor of lamb meat, but Daikokuya's lamb meat is noticeably odor-free. The restaurant also uses Hokkaido vegetables and offers a selection of superb, homemade sauces and spices. Daikokuya is quite popular and has a dedicated shelter out front for the long lines that tend to form. The restaurant's staff can also cook your meat for you if it's your first time doing jingisukan.
Hokuchin Museum

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Shunkouchou Presence of country

This museum in Asahikawa displays items that once belonged to the Tondenhei, soldiers charged with developing and guarding Hokkaido, as well as the men once known as the 7th Division of former Imperial Army. The exhibition shows the history of the 7th Division and valuable documents used at the time. The exhibitions also offer photographs and music from that era.
Asahikawa City Science Museum “Saipal”

Leisure / Hobbies

Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 1 - 3 - 32 Miyamae

The Asahikawa City Science Museum (“Saipal”) provides an enjoyable way to learn about science, focusing on themes that include Northern ecosystems, the Earth, and the Universe. Besides a range of experiment rooms and experience rooms, there is also a planetarium and an observatory. The Museum has a variety of experiential learning programs for children in different age groups and with different learning objectives. The Museum is located approximately 15 minutes’ walk from JR Asahikawa Yojo Station; to reach the Museum from Asahikawa Airport, visitors should take Airport Bus No. 77 and get off at the Miyamaedori-Higashi bus stop (the journey takes around 25 minutes).
Lake Shumarinai

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Uryugunhorokanaichou Shumarinai

A lake located in Horokanai Town, Uryu County, Hokkaido Prefecture. This artificial lake is the largest in Japan and was formed with the building of Uryu Dam. The complex, fjord-like lake is dotted with numerous islands. Boasting many fishing spots, the lake is known as a fishing mecca, and visitors can fish for a variety of freshwater fish, including rare Japanese huchen, as well as Japanese pond smelt in winter. There are also campgrounds and a guesthouse on the lakeshore.

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.