Asahikawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Asahikawa
Asahikawa
Asahikawa
Asahikawa
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 Wing International Asahikawa Ekimae
Hotel Wing International Asahikawa Ekimae
3 out of 5
7-3112 Miyashitadori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is ฿4,845 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,845
฿5,330 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"櫃檯服務很周到,早餐超好吃!地點找晚餐很方便!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Hotel Wing International Asahikawa Ekimae
JR Inn Asahikawa
JR Inn Asahikawa
3.5 out of 5
7-Chome 2-5 Miyashitadori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is ฿2,565 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,565
฿3,104 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, right next to JR Asahikawa station. Nice hotel with small and clean public bath facilities."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

JR Inn Asahikawa
HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
3 out of 5
1-8-218, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is ฿2,870 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿2,870
฿3,157 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (559 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Clean rooms. Delicious breakfast and drink machines. Cool outdoor public baths."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
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 Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Asahikawa Museum of Art and Tokiwa Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"Didnt expect this to be a good accomodation, coz there’s no communication at all. But the place is apot clean, its big, beds are a bit hard, only thing i would hope is for the toilet to be inside the main door. Other than that, i love this place"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Stay Asahikawa Koto
Hokkaido Asahikawa 7 inn
Hokkaido 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 Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Museum of Art are ...
"TVのリモコンがあるのですが、TVを付けると地デジが入らずアマプラTVになったのですか、専用リモコンが無く全くTVが見れなかった。 リモコンがないので質問をしようと思ったが全くメールからの問い合わせに繋がらず。なぜ? 床が冷たく使い捨てスリッパを、持っていけば良かったと後悔しました。 空調の音が、うるさく寝られなかった。"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Hokkaido Asahikawa 7 inn
Ms Studio
Ms Studio
3 out of 5
6-4-13 Toyooka 10 Jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Asahikawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Ramen Village ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Easy process, memorable stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Ms Studio
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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