Asahikawa
Japan · HokkaidoJP
Core city in Hokkaido, Japan
Asahikawa is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture, and the second-largest city in Hokkaido after Sapporo. It has been a core city since April 1, 2000. The city is currently well known for the Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa ramen, and its ski resort. On July 31, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 321,906, with 173,961 households, and a population density of 431 persons per km2. The total area is 747.66 km2 (288.67 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 347,095
- Coordinates
- 43.771, 142.365
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Asahikawa
Located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asahikawa is best described as a busy regional city. Population figures land around 347,095. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for sports, water sports and family.
Things to do in Asahikawa
Sports in Asahikawa
(4)Under sports, Asahikawa is tagged with Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Asahikawa's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Asahikawa
(3)Water Sports lovers get Jet Skiing, Wakeboard and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Asahikawa. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Asahikawa
(1)Family lovers get Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Asahikawa is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Asahikawa
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Asahikawa is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Asahikawa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asahikawa known for?
- Asahikawa is mainly a destination for sports, water sports and family, set in Hokkaido, Japan with around 347,095 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Asahikawa?
- You can plan around Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing, Snowboard and Jet Skiing in Asahikawa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Asahikawa?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Asahikawa located?
- Administratively, Asahikawa sits in Hokkaido, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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