Asahikawa

Travel Guide
Asahikawa showing a river or creek, a sunset and landscape views
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 AMANEK Asahikawa
Hotel AMANEK Asahikawa
3 out of 5
1-8-218, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is ¥5,655 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
¥5,655
per night
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Museum of Art are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
"Cheap and spacious. Although there is no free parking, there are many cheap parking just beside the hotel. There is also a multi storey car park that is linked to the hotel via the 3rd floor."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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 ¥5,672 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
¥5,672
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything is pretty good. It's near transportation (JR station and the central bus station). Hotel is connected to a shopping mall with variety of food choices (even the food court is well visiting - visited the food court more than the other restaurants). Room is clean and spacious for a couple. ..."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024

JR Inn Asahikawa
Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa
Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa
3.5 out of 5
1 Jodori-7 Chome, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
The price is ¥7,072 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥7,072
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Asahikawa. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast. Popular attractions Asahikawa Museum of Art and Asahikawa City ...
8/10 Very Good! (786 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2024

Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa
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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, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. Popular attractions Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Museum of Art are ...
6.4/10 (13 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 Feb 12, 2024

Asahikawa 7 inn
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, a flat-screen TV, and digital TV. Popular attractions Asahikawa Museum of Art and Tokiwa Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Super easy to check in. Room facilities are also well maintained. We like that there are kitchen facilities. It would be great if there were laundry facilites."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

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 Road Station ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
we enjoy this house, thank you Kazu sama.
"호텔이나 료칸에서는 느낄 수 없었던, 또다른 종류의 편안함이 있었습니다. 1990년대, 어린 시절로 돌아가 마치 일본의 할아버지 집에 와 있는 느낌이었습니다. 만약 다음에 ski 여행을 온다면 꼭 다시 방문하고 싶습니다. super clean and comfort place. In this house, we can feel 90's air.(and I love it)"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2023

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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