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10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Asahikawa: The Pristine 'Roof of Hokkaido'
Date published: 15 June 2022
Asahikawa is one of northern Hokkaido's central, core cities.
Sometimes called the "roof of Hokkaido" (Hokkaido no yane), Asahikawa is surrounded by snowy mountains and lush nature, which provide endless things to do.
You can climb Mt. Asahi or Mt. Kuro, sample sake made with fresh water, ski on fine powder snow, or warm up in the cold months with Asahikawaramen.
Here, we've carefully selected ten unforgettable things to do in Asahikawa.
1.Asahikawa attractions
Asahiyama Zoo: A recreation of the animals' wild habitat
Feel the power. (Photo: Tsuyoshi Yoshida)
About 40 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station, Asahiyama Zoo is one of Hokkaido's most popular spots.
Here, you can find "behavioral exhibitions" that focus on the inherent abilities and behaviors of the animals themselves.
The tanks allow you to see animals acting as they would in the wild, but in a way that lets you get up close, such as the vertical pipe tank for
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