Asahikawa

Why go

Spend city time at Asahiyama Zoo or among the rivers, bridges and local crafts, then use Asahikawa as a base for a distinct outing to Sounkyo Gorge or the Furano area. This makes more sense than treating those spread-out sights as a single city stroll.

What to look for

• Asahiyama Zoo is the city’s best-known attraction.
• The Ishikari and other rivers shape Asahikawa’s bridges and cityscape.
• Local arts and crafts add a quieter counterpoint to the zoo.

Useful to know

• Give Asahiyama Zoo its own block of time; check its current calendar before leaving.
• Plan Sounkyo Gorge or Furano as an excursion beyond the city, not a quick add-on.

Your next visit

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