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Asahikawa is Japan’s saké-brewing, seafood and ramen noodle centre. Amuse yourself at its zoo, sculpture museum, pottery village, ski slopes and beautiful gardens.

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

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes. 

Works of two of Japan’s best-known modernist sculptors and artists fill this private museum, making it feel a bit like entering their home, full of an easy intimacy.

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

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

Works of two of Japan’s best-known modernist sculptors and artists fill this private museum, making it feel a bit like entering their home, full of an easy intimacy.

Works of two of Japan’s best-known modernist sculptors and artists fill this private museum, making it feel a bit like entering their home, full of an easy intimacy.

Bamboo folk art, antiques and wooden tools from a bygone era stand beside the modern works of art on display in this museum.

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

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.