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Located in the center of Hokkaido, Asahikawa (旭川) is the island's second largest city after Sapporo. The city is not known as a leading tourist destination, but its zoo, Asahiyama Zoo, is among Japan's best. The local noodle dish, Asahikawa Ramen, is also quite well known. Top attractions in Asahikawa. Sort by: 1. Winter Festival•.
Asahikawa (旭川市, Asahikawa-shi) is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture, and the second-largest city in Hokkaido, after Sapporo. It has been a core city since April 1, 2000. The city is currently well known for the Asahiyama Zoo, the Asahikawa ramen and a Ski resort city.
While in the Asahikawa and Furano area, rediscover the world’s natural splendor at Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Farm, Furano Cheese Factory, and Ueno Farm, also known as the Gnomes’ Garden—even try sake at Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum. The Asahiyama Zoo is the northernmost zoo of its kind in Japan.
- Walk along Romantic Road. The charmingly named Romantic Road is a road that is made up of a tree tunnel which takes you all the way to the famous Kaguraoka Forest.
- Take a bus tour. One of the best ways to see Asahikawa is to join a bus tour, and you can do just that on the Sightseeing Bus Fun Fun which has three different routes around the city.
- Visit Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum. Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum is a great place to come if you want to try one of the most famous tipples in Hokkaido.
- Enjoy Asahikawa Winter Festival. Asahikawa Winter Festival is one of the main events in town and takes place every year in Tokiwa Park. The festival is an ode to the snowy season in Japan and is similar to that held in neighboring Sapporo.
- Asahiyama Zoo: A recreation of the animals' wild habitat. Feel the power. (Photo: Tsuyoshi Yoshida) About 40 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station, Asahiyama Zoo is one of Hokkaido's most popular spots.
- Eat Asahikawa Ramen: A warming noodle soup for cold days. Noodles with a seafood and pork broth "double" soup (Photo: Tsuyoshi Yoshida) Asahikawa ramen is one of Hokkaido's local specialty ramen.
- Kamui Ski Links: A snowy paradise in the north. The snow is so powdery that when the wind blows, flakes dance in the sky (Photo: Tsuyoshi Yoshida) About a 40-minute drive from Asahikawa Station, Kamui Ski Links is the largest ski resort in the northern area of Douhoku.
- Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum: Taste the renowned local sake. The entire place is surrounded by the aromas of sake fermentation (Photo: Menzan Co., Ltd.)
Asahikawa Travel Guide: Top 33 Things to Do in Asahikawa, Japan Tucked away in the heart of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, lies Asahikawa – a gem of a city that effortlessly weaves nature, culture, and urban charm into a seamless tapestry.
Asahikawa, a city located in Hokkaido, Japan, offers a wide range of activities and sights for visitors to enjoy. From the snow festival in the winter to visiting the Asahiyama Zoo and sampling local sake and cuisine, there’s plenty to do in this charming city.
