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Asahikawa - Try, See, and Experience
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Recommended food
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood and locally produced vegetables. The city serves as Hokkaido's transport hub for farm produce and seafood owing to its central location in Hokkaido, and allows visitors year-round access to the best Hokkaido has to offer.
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|  Tsubodai
Soft, juicy, white-meat fish that is best enjoyed hot off the grill.
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Hokke (Okhostk Atka Mackerel)
Hokkaido's famous fish. Great on the grill or minced into a delicious fish ball.
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|  Sake (salmon)
Hokkaido's favorite fish. There are a few different types of salmon here. Great on the grill, in soup, sushi, and BBQ.
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Kani (crab)
You have to try crab here. Crab is what Hokkaido is famous for. There are several kinds of crabs available, so you can find the taste that's most suitable for you.
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|  Shrimp
Only the freshest shrimp meat is almost completely clear and tastes amazing raw. In Asahikawa you will be able to try plenty of great tasting shrimp.
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|  Clams
Lovers of scallops and other clams will be impressed by the preparation, presentation and flavour of clams available in Asahikawa.
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|  Local mountain vegetables.
Many restaurants in the city have recently started using locally sourced mountain herbs and vegetables as well as organically grown potato, buckwheat, asparagus, corn, melon, and mushrooms amongst others.
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Recommended Restaurant style
Whether you enjoy fresh seafood, organic vegetables, authentic Japanese food, or just want some culinary surprises, Hokkaido is the place to be. Asahikawa has a reputation as a gourmet town, and once here you'll be able to dive headlong into countless dining adventures.
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 Asahikawa Ramen
Ramen is the noodle soup all Japanese people love. Asahikawa Ramen, with its hearty soup base, enjoys a fine reputation throughout Japan. |
Yakiniku
Yakiniku is one of the most popular 'night-out' Japanese dining styles. Personal table top bbq, cook your own meat and veggies over a few ice cold beers, sounds good doesn't it. |
 Sushi
Fresh Hokkaido seafood will change the way you approach sushi forever. |
Izakaya
There are many styles of izakaya in the city, from strictly Japanese style to more contemporary fusion style. There are no mains or entrees in an izakaya, just a large number of small dishes that you keep ordering until satisfied. |
 Nabe
Since Hokkaido goes through a severe winter, a hot clay pot stew, known as nabe, is one of the most popular foods in Asahikawa. From seafood, vegetarian, salmon only, to milk and cheese style, there are many styles of nabe. to enjoy. |
 Locally produced only
Hokkaido is recognized as one of the least polluted places in Japan making it a stand-out for the enjoyment of organic or natural foods. |
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Recommended Gift
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|  Asahikawa Sake
Asahikawa is one of the most famous sake producing towns, taking advantage of the crystal-clear, mineral-rich mountain water to brew outstandingly smooth sake. There are 3 sake micro-brewers in the city.
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Asahikawa Ramen is available in take home packets (just add water) at many ramen shops. The taste is usually reasonably close to the shops original. In case of ramen emergency, you can also find varieties at supermarkets and convenience stores though the quality is not as good.
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|  Electrical Goods
Japan is the world leader in consumer electrical goods, both in design and functionality. You will find the newest models at low prices here. Apologies in advance to those that will find voltage compatibility issues (Japan uses 110v).
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