The winter when I looked forward to in Asahikawa came.
Asahikawa has great places for the events in winter and winter sports.
Winter Event
Many winter events will be hold in Asahikawa, and they decorete the cold winter.
Don’t miss Machiakari Illuminations, ice sculptures and snow sculptures.
| Asahikawa Machiakari Illumination | |||
| Period | Nov.30.2019 – Mar.8.2020 | time | 17:00 – 23:00 ※ some venues lighting at 16:30 |
| place | Each street from Asahikawa Station (Miyashitadori and Kaimono-Koen Street) to the roundabout, Midoribashidori etc. | ||
| URL | https://machiakari.atca.jp/ | ||
| 61th Asahikawa Winter Festival | |||
| Period | Feb.6(Wed).2020 – 11(Mon) | ||
| place | Asahibashi Bridge riverside venue | ||
| URL | http://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/awf/index.html | ||
| 2020 ice sculpture world tournament | |||
| Period | Feb.6(Wed).2020 – 11(Mon) Craft:2/6 19:00 – 2/8 11:00 exhibition:2/8 11:00 – 2/11 10:00 |
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| place | Heiwadori shopping park venue | ||
| URL | http://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/awf/awf_update/d063268.html | ||
| Asahiyama Zoo [Zoo of snow light] | |||
| Period | Feb.6(Wed).2020 – 11(Mon) | time | 10:30 – 20:30 (admission is until 20:00) |
| place | Asahiyama Zoo | ||
| URL | http://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/generalinformation/d052848.html | ||
Winter Sports
Asahikawa is one of the most cold regions in Hokkaido, which is suitable for winter sports.
No matter beginners or advanced, anybody can experience the powder snow in a variety
of courses.
| Kamui Ski Links | |||
| Period | mid Dec.2019 ～ ※ until sufficient snowfall, will be open only part of the course. |
Time | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| place | Asahikawa Kamuicho Nishioka 112 | ||
| URL | http://www.kamui-skilinks.com/ | ||
| Santa Present Park Ski Link | |||
| Period | mid Dec.2019～Mar.29.2020 ※ Because it is lacking in snow, I postpone opening |
Time | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| place | Asahikawa Kamuicho Tomioka 555-2 | ||
| URL | http://www.santapresentpark.com/gelande.html | ||
| Asahikawa Taisetsu Arena skating rink | |||
| Period | Nov.16(Sat).2018 – Mar.31(Tue).2019 ※ general open date (tournament, day no such event) only available |
Time | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| place | Asahikawa Kagura 4jo 7chome | ||
| URL | http://www.asahikawa-dpc.co.jp/6Arena/arenarent.html | ||
Play in the snow
One surface of the snow, a waste only look!
Can participate from adults to children, there are a lot of fun to play in the winter unique!
| Winter Garden of Kitasaito | |||
| Period | Jan.1.11(sat).2020 – Feb.11(mon).2020 ※Snow banana and Snow rafting end on February first. |
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| Time | Snow train 10:00 – 16:00 Skating rink 10:00 – 19:00 Snow banana ,Snow rafting 10:00 – 16:00 |
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| place | JR Asahikawa Station, Kitasaito Asahikawa | ||
| URL | http://www.asahikawa-dpc.co.jp/29fuyunogreden.jpg(this is 2018’s Flyer) | ||
| Asahikawa snow village Winter amusement park | |||
| Period | mid Dec.2019 – Mid-Mar.2019 | Time | 10:00 – 16:00 (admission until 15:30) |
| Content | Snow rafting, snow banana, snow-packed car sightseeing, tube sled sliding, beginners ski course, etc |
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| URL | http://www.asahikawa-dpc.co.jp/1Yuki/yukiattra.html | ||
| Asahikawa motocracy Powder snow play 2019 | |||
| Period | Dec.2019 – Mar.2020 ※ different opening day by tour content. |
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| Content | Snow season only! Asahidake fumarole tour! ! going to humanity unexplored virgin forest 1day snowshoe hike in Japan only here woodcutter of the guide and go half a day snowshoe hike … etc |
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| place | Asahikawa Miyashitadori 10chome Maruun hall 2F | ||
| URL | https://www.motocracy.jp/lineup/ | ||
※ due to weather conditions, you might like Opening period is subject to change.
When you come, please check with each facility.
※ Because such as winter clothes are also available if the rental is insufficient,
gloves, please have the minimum of winter clothes such as boots.
