Relax at an island park decorated with cherry blossoms, admire a landscape of densely forested mountains and enjoy scenic riverside walks.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kaneto Kawamura Ainu Museum in Asahikawa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Get a glimpse into the life of Japan’s Ainu people via re-creations of traditional dwellings and life-size models of typical activities.

The internationally known Japanese author of Freezing Point is celebrated in a small volunteer-run museum in the park that inspired much of her work.

Browse works by artists native to Hokkaido island at this small museum located in one of Asahikawa’s most picturesque parks.

Find refuge in the middle of Asahikawa by visiting an attraction known for its tranquility. It is always open and ready to soothe the most ragged nerves.