Things to do in Asahikawa

Come for the entertaining winter penguin parade and spend time spotting birds, reptiles and majestic mammals at this zoological park.

Feast on a steamy and aromatic bowl of noodles at this food village, one of the best places in Asahikawa to try the city’s famous shoyu ramen.

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

A marriage of two countries on opposite sides of the world created this peaceful area. Experience the seasonal arrays of colors and fragrances.

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

Visit a Shinto shrine, peruse flower displays at a botanical garden and enjoy picnics in the shade of cherry blossom trees at this riverside park.

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.

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.

Set within the rooms of a national monument, this museum celebrates the works and achievements of the famed sculptor Teijiro Nakahara.