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Asahikawa is the perfect base for your Hokkaido powder belt adventure, think of Asahikawa as a Hokkaido’s very own Queenstown, with great shopping, restaurants, bars and entertainment while being easy access from Sapporo and New Chitose via express train. Ski resorts are a short drive away or there are hotel courtesy buses or buses from Asahikawa station to some resorts, although it’s easier with a car or a guide that picks you up and takes you to the best resorts each day.
Kamui links is the closest resort and is only 20kms or about 30 minutes by car or bus, Asahidake Hokkaido’s highest mountain is close by as well as Pippu, Furano, Kurodake and Tokachidake which can all be accessed from Asahikawa making the city the ideal for those that want to chase the powder while enjoying some great culture that this city offers.
Asahikawa city has fantastic bars, restaurants, izakayas (Japanese style bars) and entertainment aplenty all within easy walk from the centre of the city and our preferred accommodation partner Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa.
Asahiyama Zoo is also another highlight in Asahikawa and a great option for a rest day, its Japan top rated zoo with over 3 million visitors each year, top exhibits include a penguin and seal aquarium with a walk through tunnel, as well as polar bear display and Orangutan enclosures where you can get up and enjoy close viewing.
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Adventures & Attractions
Our recommended resort highlights.
Asahikawa City Museum
Ainu is an indigenous people in Hokkaido. Asahikawa City Museum is the place to come to learn about the Ainu history and culture. There are two floors
Asahikawa Science Centre
Large science centre featuring hands-on exhibits, and observatory and planetarium shows. There are a different kinds of experiment ares children and
Furarito Alley
Furarito Alley is a collection of small pubs and tapas restaurant. About 10 minutes’ walk from train station. Choices include Yakitori (grilled chic
Asahiyama Zoo
Asahiyama Zoo is one of the main attractions in Asahikawa and is also known for being one of the most famous zoo in Japan. The zoo is not particula
Kamui Links
Charming ski links features trails for all levers and ages, including 25 courses, 1x Gondola and 5 fixed double chair lifts. There are equipment renta
Asahidake Ropeway
Asahidake Ski Resort is located on Hokkaido's highest mountain and consists of a single ropeway, two carriage service the route that takes you to 1600
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- How to Reach Asahikawa
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By Air
Access to Asahikawa for international travellers is generally easiest via New Chitose Airport which is a little over 2 hours away by express train. If you are travelling within Japan, Asahikawa airport has daily domestic flights from Japans mainland and some international flights from Asian cities such as Taiwan, Korea and Singapore. Asahikawa airport is 30 minutes by airport shuttle to Asahikawa central JR station
By Train
You can access Asahikawa on express trains from the New Chitose Airport, the journey takes approx. 2 hours.
By Car
Travelling to Asahikawa via the freeway from New Chitose Airport will take approx. 2.5 hours.
By Bus
The resort liner service in Hokkaido or the Chuo bus service from Sapporo runs regularly to and from Furano the journey will take 2 hours from Sapporo and 3 hours from New Chitose.
By Private Transfer
Private transfers can be arranged from New Chitose Airport for as few as 1 person in a private car or up to 40 people with a bus charter.
Below are some PDF tourist maps to help you navigate and enjoy your time at Asahikawa.
