Asahikawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Asahikawa
Visit mouthwatering ramen shops, sample Japan’s famous sake, meet wild animals and hike on the tallest peak of Hokkaido island.

Asahikawa is the second-largest city on Japan’s Hokkaido island, positioned near the soaring volcanic peaks of Daisetsuzan National Park. Asahikawa’s museums celebrate the achievements of artists and the Aino people while its commercial streets are packed with boutiques, galleries and ramen restaurants. Throughout the year, enjoy a playground for outdoor adventures in nearby mountains. 

Get insights into the ancient history and art heritage at varied museums. Asahikawa City Museum re-creates the life of the Ainu people. The Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art showcases Hokkaido artists. The Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture celebrates Rodin-inspired sculptor Teijiro Nakahara, while the adjacent Yasushi Inoue Memorial Museum honours one of Japan’s favourite authors. Don’t miss displays of ice columns and snowflakes at the Snow Crystal Museum.

Stroll along Kaimono Koen street into the heart of a shopping zone with boutiques, galleries and malls. Furarito Alley is a pedestrian-only street lined with budget Japanese restaurants and lively izakaya saloon-like bars. Slurp on culinary delights at Asahikawa Ramen Village, where multiple bars serve variations of the city’s soya-based ramen noodle soup. Enjoy sake tasting at Otokoyama Sake Brewery.

Take time out from sightseeing at the central Tokiwa Park. Ski at the western edge of the city at Santa Present Park. Polar bear feedings, big cats, playful primates and a penguin parade await you at Asahiyama Zoo.

Plan a trip to Blue Pond, a manmade lake with dazzling blue water. Nearby are the pretty Shirahige Waterfall and Tokachidake Observatory. Ride the Asahidake Ropeway into the foothills of Asahidake, the tallest mountain in Daisetsuzan National Park and Hokkaido. Marvel at the seasonal vegetation, hike to the top of the volcanic peak or ski in the wild backcountry.

Reach Asahikawa by flying to Asahikawa Airport from Osaka, Taipei and Tokyo or travel by train from Sapporo. Expect mild summers and sub-zero temperatures with heavy snowfall in winter. Plan your visit around annual events such as the Asahikawa Winter Festival and San Roku Matsuri summer festival.

HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
3 out of 5
1-8-218, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is NZ$66 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (387 reviews)
"next to JR station."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
JR Inn Asahikawa
JR Inn Asahikawa
3.5 out of 5
7-Chome 2-5 Miyashitadori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is NZ$68 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to Aeon mall. Very convenient"

Reviewed on 17 Oct. 2024

JR Inn Asahikawa
Asahikawa Toyo Hotel
Asahikawa Toyo Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Article 7 7-chome 32-12, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is NZ$62 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Tokiwa Park ...
7.2/10 Good! (671 reviews)
"I was disappointed with the quality and cleanliness of the room for the price. It was rather worn. Additionally the air conditioning was not strong and could not be adjusted with a thermostat. Probably the worst thing was that even though it was a non-smoking room there was a faint smell of stale ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug. 2023

Asahikawa Toyo Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay Asahikawa Koto
Stay Asahikawa Koto
3 out of 5
2-1352-1, 2 Jodori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Asahikawa Museum of Art and Tokiwa Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"Nice accommodations but communication with the staff is non-existent. Expedia couldn’t get a hold of anyone to ask about late checkout or getting more laundry detergent. For the price, it was worth it though."

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

Stay Asahikawa Koto
GUESTHOUSE CHIYOGAOKA
GUESTHOUSE CHIYOGAOKA
3 out of 5
24-470-10 Nishikagura 1 Sen, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hokuseinookatenbo Park and Sanai no ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"2階トイレに手洗う場がなく、ドアノブごと外れた。窓は木製で動かない、シーツないし、勝手口は排水ホースあり、閉めることが出来ず、不安で寒い、水量足りず、シャワー、水張りに時間かかったなど、こまったことだらけ。"

Reviewed on 27 Sep. 2024

GUESTHOUSE CHIYOGAOKA
Asahikawa 7 inn
Asahikawa 7 inn
3 out of 5
3 Jodori, Hidari 1 Seven Building 6F, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Museum of Art are ...
6.4/10 (14 reviews)
"床架比床褥大突出部分比較多, 在晚上很容易撞到腳"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2024

Asahikawa 7 inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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