Biei
You can enjoy Biei throughout the year, with the snow-capped tips of the Taisetsuzan contrasting the bare soil in spring, beautiful flowers and blue sky in the summer, autumn leaves and bright yellow rape blossoms in fall, and pure white powder snow in winter...
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Furano
Furano is as much a stand-alone destination as it is a basis for accessing the many wonders of Hokkaido. With a diverse range of accommodation options and excellent adventure tour operators, Furano is a quality holiday destination all year round...
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Horokanai
Horokanai-cho is the biggest soba (buckwheat) producer by land-size and production volume in Japan. The soba fields are completely covered by attractive soba flowers from June, which in itself is worth a look...
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Aibetsu
Horokanai-cho is the biggest soba (buckwheat) producer by land-size and production volume in Japan. The soba fields are completely covered by attractive soba flowers from June, which in itself is worth a look...
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Fukagawa
Fukagawa is located about 40 min. by car south west of Asahikawa. It's principal industry and major claim-to-fame is rice, and rice fields effortlessly dominate the scenery around the small town center...
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Kamiyubetsu Town
Kamiyubetsu is located north of Asahikawa just short of the Okhotsk coast line and is home to one of the most popular flower festivals on the Hokkaido flower calendar...
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Takinoue Town
Takinoue is located about 2 hours north of Asahikawa and is famous for three things; Shibazakura (phlox), Turkey, and herbs, with Shibazakura easily the most popular of the three....
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Higashikawa Town
Higashikawa is a short distance out of Asahikawa on the way to the Taisetsu Mountain Range. Renowned for its crystal clear spring water and wood craft, Higashikawa is also home to a nice golf course, ski hill, camping grounds and log cabin accommodation...
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Kitoushi Forest Park
Kitoushi is located on the outskirts of Higashikawa Town, about 20 minutes east of Asahikawa City and boasts an impressive resume in relation to catering for the needs of tourists...
Takikawa City
Takikawa city is located halfway between Asahikawa and Sapporo along Route 12. Takikawa is conveniently situated at the point at which the Ishikari River, Japan's 3rd longest river, merges with the Sorachi River.
Asahikawa's Asahiyama Zoo has become the city's most popular tourist attraction in recent years, replacing Asahikawa ramen (hot noodle soup) for that particular title. With a ridiculously low entrance fee and plenty to see, it's really a great day out... READ MORE
Taisetsuzan National Park is located in the middle of Hokkaido and is locally known as “the roof of Hokkaido” since it is made up of the highest mountains in Hokkaido... READ MORE
Souvenirs
Nice Things to Take Home
Traditional chop-sticks, bowls, phone straps, postcards of the beautiful Asahikawa surrounds, and traditional wood craft. Take something home to remind you of your visit... READ MORE