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Asahikawa

Watch a day unfold, then make them yours. Asahikawa's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:30 AM

Asahiyama Zoo

Zoo · 3 h

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Asahikawa at a glance

Asahikawa is a middle-sized city in Hokkaido, known for its rivers, mountains, and local cuisine.

About Asahikawa

Asahikawa is located in Hokkaido, with over 130 rivers and streams and more than 740 bridges. It has a rural feel and offers access to mountain and outdoor areas. The city is suitable for walking or cycling during warm seasons.

Many restaurants are in the Kaimono Koen area near the JR station. The city is known for its ramen noodles, with shoyu (soy sauce) as a popular flavor.

Asahiyama Zoo
Asahikawa ramen
Asahikawa Winter Festival
Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum
Asahibashi Bridge

How long to stay

1 day

1+ days will allow you to see more of Hokkaido.

Best time to go

Spring & summer

May–Jul, Sep are the mildest.

Getting around

The city has an extensive bus network, with all attractions reachable from the main train station. Many sites are also accessible on foot, and cycling is easy in summer.

Asahikawa in a day

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Asahiyama Zoo

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Asahiyama ZooOpens 9:30 AM9:30 AM
Asahiyama Park12:40 PM
Lunch at Toku 1 Ban2:00 PM

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Where to stay in Asahikawa, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Asahikawa Science Museum

Stays near Asahikawa Science Museum

3-Star hotel

HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa

JR Inn Asahikawa

Premier Hotel -CABIN- Asahikawa

18 min walk

7.5(2.7k)

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When to visit Asahikawa

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Spring & summer

Best: May–Jul, Sep
Hottest: Jul · 25°C
Coldest: Jan · -13°C
Wettest: Aug · 182 mm

Jan: -13 to -6°C, 71 mm of rain. Feb: -12 to -5°C, 61 mm of rain. Mar: -7 to 0°C, 52 mm of rain. Apr: -1 to 8°C, 50 mm of rain. May: 6 to 16°C, 69 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 10 to 20°C, 106 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jul: 16 to 25°C, 118 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Aug: 16 to 25°C, 182 mm of rain. Sep: 11 to 20°C, 106 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Oct: 4 to 12°C, 131 mm of rain. Nov: -2 to 4°C, 109 mm of rain. Dec: -9 to -4°C, 90 mm of rain.