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Winter events and festivals
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The days are cold and short during the Asahikawa winter but there's plenty to do to keep visitors occupied during the winter months. The majority of winter visitors head for the mountains, chasing the dry, perfect, powder snow for which Northern Hokkaido is famous.

Asahikawa gives you access to great snow in all directions, with Kamui Ski Links, Asahidake, Kurodake, Pippu, Canmore, and Santa Present Park a short distance from the city, while Furano, Tomamu, and Nayoro among others, provide longer range options.

The Winter Festival and Ice Sculpture Contest in the second week of February are always worth checking out, while the winter season at Asahiyama Zoo continues to attract increasing numbers of visitors year by year.

Those not so keen on skiing and snow boarding can consider snow-mobile riding or dog-sledding as fun outdoor options, while those simply looking for some rest and relaxation in beautiful mountain surrounds can check into one of the numerous hot spring hotels in the area to get away from it all.

Whatever your particular interest, you are sure to find a host of suitable travel options by basing yourself in Asahikawa.

Winter Accommodation:
  Asahikawa
  Sapporo
  Furano
  Asahidake Onsen
  Sounkyo Onsen
  Tomamu Alpha Resort
  Niseko
  Kitoushi Forest Park

Ski & Snowboarding Info.
  Resorts & Ski Areas

Tours & Activities
  Dog-Sledding in Asahikawa
  Backcountry Powder Guide
  Tour Information

Hire Goods
  Ski Clothing & Equipment Hire

Galleries
  Winter Photo Gallery
  Winter Festival Photo Gallery
  Ice Sculpture Contest Gallery
  Kamui Ski Links Gallery

Looking Ahead:
  Asahikawa Spring
  Asahikawa Summer
  Asahikawa Autumn

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Loisir Hotel Asahikawa
The Loisir Hotel is one of the finest hotels in Asahikawa. Experience comfort, great dining and exceptional service at an affordable price.

Situated close to the city centre and nightlife district, the Loisir deserves to be regarded as the best choice for tourists to Asahikawa.

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Sightseeing Locations

Asahiyama Zoo
Asahikawa's Asahiyama Zoo has become the city's most popular tourist attraction in recent years, replacing Asahikawa ramen (hot noodle soup) for that particular title.

With a ridiculously low entrance fee, modern and innovative enclosure design, and commitment to improvement for both animals and visitors, it's really a great day or night out.

Asahiyama zoo is open for both the summer and winter seasons with only a short period of down time for the summer to winter season transition.

Asahiyama Zoo