Asahikawa

Travel 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 honors one of Japan’s favorite 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
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
Nothing fancy, but clean and nice
"Helpful location for being in place to go to the Asahikawa airport (about 25 minute drive). Very clean and nice, though amenities were sparse. (Hot water pot in room, but no instant coffee/tea supplied). Rooms have small refrigerator, but no freezer. Front desk was very kind to freeze a cooler pack ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hotel Wing International Asahikawa Ekimae
Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa

Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa

3.5 out of 5
1 Jodori-7 Chome, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is €97 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
€97
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Hokkaido ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast was not very good considering price. I was excited about the sashimi and rice option, but only the raw salmon and crab were palatable. The coffee and espresso was also just okay. My son liked the meat sauce pasta and the soft serve ice cream. Pumpkin flakes were a nice touch. I wish ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa
HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa

HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa

3 out of 5
1-8-218, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is €81 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€81
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (584 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 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 WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art and Tokiwa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (70 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 WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of ...
"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
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"The property needs a bit of work, especially the kitchen exhaust fan, it was oily and the bath water pressure needs work as well. The sofas needs to be replaced or removed as the wires are pocking. This property is very good if you have a large group or with small children and experience a Japanese ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

GUESTHOUSE CHIYOGAOKA
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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