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Asahikawa

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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。
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 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.
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.
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.
Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Tokiwakouen Inside

This art museum in Asahikawa has an amazing collection of paintings and woodcarvings by artists from the northern region. Painting events and exhibitions are regularly held. As a museum with roots in the local community they seek to infuse art into everyday life. The museum shop offers freshly brewed coffee and handicrafts by artists associated with Asahikawa.
Asahikawa City Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Kagurasanjou 7 inside the large snow crystal hall

The Asahikawa City Museum is located about a 10-minute walk from the south exit of JR Asahikawa Station, and about 25 minutes from the Asahikawa Takasu interchange on the Hokkaido Expressway. With a theme of ‘Getting to know the culture and history of the Ainu people’, the museum displays exhibits on the history, culture and nature of North Hokkaido. The museum also hosts events for elementary school children and older children, such as making plastic Ainu designs and amulets (check the museum for more details).
Shujitsu no Oka Hill

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawa City Nishi Kagaku practice

A hilly area in Asahikawa City known for the roller-coaster like undulation of its roads. From here you can gaze down upon the city areas of Asahikawa and Biei or marvel at the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range. Used for location shooting for tv dramas this previously hidden spot has been gaining attention. Please be aware of a lack of public parking or restrooms before visiting.
Ilum Hill Fujitani Apple Orchard

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Fukagawa-shi Otoecho Otoe 618

An apple orchard sprawling on lush Ilum Hill. On grounds which visitors may freely explore, the farm primarily cultivates some 3,000 apple trees spanning 18 varieties. As the farm's Miki Life, Sansa, Tsugaru, Red Gold, and other apple varieties ripen at different times, visitors can enjoy fruit picking across a relatively long span. The farm also holds farming activities to further understanding of agriculture among the children who will be society's future leaders, as well as farm activity watching and socializing events so that as many consumers as possible can learn about the workings of the farm.

お米とリンゴの産地で知られる深川市内の果樹園です。市街地を一望できる戸外炉（トトロ）展望台へ上る坂道の途中で見つけました。18種3000本の木を栽培し、季節によって、サクランボ、プラム、ブルーベリー、プルーン狩りもできるようです。当日は、熟したリンゴを大方刈り取った後とのことで、狩りの代わりに採れたてを購入後、園内を見せていただきました。こちらでは、100％ピュアジュースなどもオンラインで全...
Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture in Honor of Teijiro Nakahara

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi Shunko 5-jo 7

旭川市にあった、陸軍第七師団の偕行社の建物を利用した、彫刻美術館。建物は国の重要文化財に指定されている歴史的建築物です。入館料は300円で、隣にある井上靖記念館とのセット券は500円。2階に中川悌二郎の彫刻12点が並べられています。ロダンや佐藤忠良など著名な芸術家の彫刻が展示されています。建物の見学と併せて、芸術鑑賞ができます。
Kamui Kotan

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi Kamuicho Kamuikotan

"Located approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station and 50 minutes from Asahikawa Airport, this gorge at the border of the Kamikawa Basin and the Ishikari Plain is covered in rocks from both sides of the Ishikari River. The oddly shaped massive dark green and black rock is called the Kamuikotan Rock, and the Kamuikotan King hole group near the suspension bridge have been designated as a Natural Monument of the city. It is an attractive spot to enjoy the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring and the red autumn leaves, and is known as one of the best scenic spots in the city, along with the remains of the Kamuikotan cave dwellings and the former Kamuikotan train station building. The word ""kamuikotan"" means ""the village of God"" in the Ainu language, and the Kotan Festival is held on September 23."
Kita no Arashiyama

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Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi Asahigaoka 1-3

"The collective term from the area at the foot of Arashiyama situated west of Asahikawa. The area's sprawling residential district is reminiscent of Karuizawa's holiday home belt. The area is also dotted with pottery studios, and accordingly it is known to locals as ""ceramics village."" It is rare for pottery studios to gather in one location, and it is said this area is the only such place in Hokkaido. The potters here are known for creating unique, distinctive pieces not bound by tradition; many allow visitors to view work in the studios and offer pottery making activities. Originally the area was known as ""Arashiyama Togei no Sato"" (""Arashiyama Ceramics Village""), but after an increasing number of glassware studios, dyeing studios, galleries, and cafes took root here, its name was changed to ""Kita no Arashiyama"" (""Arashiyama of the North"") due to its resemblance to the Arashiyama area in Kyoto."
Taisetsu-gama

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi Asahigaoka 2-9

The oldest potter in Asahikawa. They continue to make pieces that show the nature of Hokkaido and the changing of the seasons. They use the Crystal Glaze technique, which was passed on to the third generation of Taisetsugama and was inspired by the idea of snow and ice. Various conditions including the composition of the glaze and the temperature of the kiln cause parts of the glaze to appear as crystal. The inconsistency of the amount of crystallization is part of the attraction. In their workshop, surrounded by vibrant colors including the fresh greens of spring or the changing autumn colors, they offer workshops in making teacups and coffee cups.

Hokkaido Asahikawa

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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.