Is Asahikawa worth visiting?

Though it draws much less attention than cosmopolitan Sapporo, Asahikawa is well worth a visit, especially in the winter. Asahikawa’s most popular attraction by far is Asahiyama Zoo, often acknowledged as the best zoo in the country.

How do I get to Asahikawa?

You can get to Asahikawa Airport via plane and JR Asahikawa Station by train, and then to central Asahikawa by bus. The journey by train from JR Tokyo Station to JR Asahikawa Station takes 10 hours, including an 80-minute JR Hokkaido train ride from Sapporo Station .

What is Hokkaido best known for?

seafood
Hokkaido is renowned for the high quality and freshness of its seafood, as the cold waters surrounding Japan’s northernmost prefecture are ideal for fish and sea vegetation. Within the prefecture some areas are particularly famous for a certain product, such as the uni (sea urchin) of Rishiri and Rebun.

What to do in the city of Asahikawa, Japan?

The city is not known as a leading tourist destination, but its zoo, Asahiyama Zoo, is among Japan’s best and most popular. The local noodle dish, Asahikawa Ramen, is also quite well known.

Is there a food market at Asahikawa Station?

A huge food market stretches for approximately 1.5 kilometers from the front of Asahikawa Station. Locally loved food connected to Asahikawa, Northern Hokkaido and Asahikawa Airport are gathered together, and can experience the flavors of the north and Hokkaido which are the supply base of various, rich meals.

Which is the best train station in Hokkaido?

They are located in the Asahikawa JR Train Station, in the Asahikawa Airport, at the Asahikawa food terrace in the central city area, at Asahikawa Zoo the most popular zoo in Hokkaido, and at the roadside station called Michi no Eki Asahikawa with the food court full of Asahikawa’s fine cuisine and Asahikawa and Douhoku produce. 8：30a.m.-7：00p.m.

Where is the center of traffic in Hokkaido?

Welcome to Asahikawa near the center of Hokkaido. It is the major point of traffic of high quality ingredients. Speaking of Asahikawa!