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Asahikawa / A snow-lover's paradise

MeowScore 😻91/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

February

Asahikawa Winter Festival is a must-see event!

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january

Skiing in Daisetsuzan National Park

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february

Asahikawa Winter Festival

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march

Flower viewing at Kamikawa Shibazakura Park

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april

Seeing cherry blossoms at Asahiyama Park

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may

Hiking in the Tokachi Mountains

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june

Relaxing at Furano Lavender Fields

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july

Asahikawa City's Tanabata Festival

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august

Furano Wine Festival

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september

Asahikawa's Autumn Festival

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october

Sightseeing in Daisetsuzan National Park

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november

Skiing in Asahikawa Grand Bieru Ski Resort

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december

Experiencing Asahikawa Ice Sculpture Festival

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Expensive city

Bigmac $?

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Asahikawa is a relatively expensive city in Japan with high transportation and accommodation costs. Prices for food, shopping and entertainment are also on the pricier side compared to other cities, making it a slightly more costly destination for visiting cats.

For a cheaper stay, opt for budget accommodations and try local street food instead of restaurants. Additionally, visit local markets for unique shopping experiences and souvenirs.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

skiing and sightseeing

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

skiing and sightseeing

Asahikawa is known for its winter sports and famous zoo.

Tipping

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Tipping not expected.

Tipping

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Tipping not expected.

Credit cards commonly accepted, cash preferred. Splitting bill not common, separate payment is expected.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optics available in most areas

great Availability

High-speed broadband widely available

good Cellular

Mostly reliable coverage, occasional dead spots

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

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LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Cat's whiskers tingling, exploring the top museums with their paws. Asahikawa is the cat's meow.

Cat cafes and snow festivals? Asahikawa is fur-tastic with their exquisite ramen and purr-fect skiing.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Otokoyama Sake Brewery
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Kamikawa Shrine
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Asahikawa Ramen Village
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Asahiyama Park
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Asahikawa Zoo

The mainstream

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Otokoyama Sake Brewery

Established in 1661, this brewery is famous for its delicious sake and a visit includes a guided tour and tasting. Ideal for sophisticated cat-tails.🍶

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Kamikawa Shrine

A peaceful shrine with a beautiful garden, surrounded by towering trees. Legend has it that cats often visit to pray for good luck and fish.🐟

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Asahikawa Ramen Village

A foodie's heaven with 8 different ramen shops, each with their own unique style. Satisfy your cat cravings with a big bowl of steaming hot ramen.🍜

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Asahiyama Park

A beautiful park with a pond, surrounded by cherry blossom trees. Famous in winter for its ice sculptures, perfect for a cat walk in any season.🌸

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Asahikawa Zoo

The biggest zoo in Hokkaido, home to over 700 animals including polar bears, tigers, and giraffes. Cat-friendly visitors can even experience a 'lion escape' game!🦁

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Off the beaten path

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Asahikawa Ramen Village
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Yoichi Kyodogakusha
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Kaen Nijo Castle
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Asahikawa Taisetsu Arena
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Sunagawa Highway Oasis

Off the beaten path

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Asahikawa Ramen Village

A collection of 8 ramen shops in one location, all serving delicious noodles and broth. After trying them all, vote for your favorite with a paw print! 🍜🗳️😻

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Yoichi Kyodogakusha

A school for cats that teaches traditional Japanese culture. Learn calligraphy, tea ceremony, and more in the beautiful surroundings of Yoichi. 🎓🖋️🍵

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Kaen Nijo Castle

A Japanese-style castle with a garden and tea house. Built by a local cat for his bride, it's now open for all cats to admire. 🏯🌸🍵

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Asahikawa Taisetsu Arena

A skating rink where local cat Olympians practice and compete. Even if you're not a professional, it's worth trying your paws at ice skating. ⛸️🏆😺

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Sunagawa Highway Oasis

A rest stop on the way to Asahikawa, features a beautiful garden, shops selling local goods, and a Ferris wheel for cats to enjoy the view. 🏞️🛍️🎡

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

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LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Asahikawa's famous Ramen Alley

Located in the city center, this alleyway is packed with over a dozen cat-friendly shops serving up steaming bowls of Hokkaido-style ramen.

Experience Asahikawa Winter Festival

Held in early February, this event features elaborately carved ice sculptures, snow activities, delicious food stalls, and nightly fireworks.

Say hello to Asahiyama Zoo's cute inhabitants

This popular zoo is home to many rare animals, including unique residents like the polar bear, penguins, and red pandas. Don't forget to bring your cat ears!

Useful external sites

www.visit-asahikawa.com/en

Asahikawa Tourist Information Website↗

Official website of the Asahikawa Tourism and Convention Association. Provides comprehensive information on attractions, accommodations, and events in and around Asahikawa.

www.asahikawa-airport.co.jp/en

Asahikawa Airport↗

Official website of Asahikawa Airport. Provides information on domestic and international flights, ground transportation, and airport facilities.

www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/english/index.html

Asahiyama Zoo↗

Official website of Asahiyama Zoo, one of the top attractions in Asahikawa. Provides information on the zoo's animals, exhibits, events, and facilities.

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