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Asahikawa, Furano, Biei
Hokkaido
4.3
Asahikawa, Furano, Biei
Hokkaido
4.3
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￥1,000～￥1,999
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Asahikawa, Furano, Biei
Asahikawa, located in the center of Hokkaido, is the second largest city in Hokkaido after Sapporo. Asahiyama Zoo, known nationwide, and Asahikawa ramen, one of the three major ramen in Hokkaido, are famous. Asahikawa is surrounded by rich nature, and there are many spots where you can enjoy dynamic nature in the suburbs, which can be enjoyed all year round. Furano is known as the lavender town, and attracts about one million tourists every year with many lavender gardens such as Farm Tomita and Saika-no-Sato. Biei-cho is famous for the Blue Pond, which was adopted as a wallpaper for Apple computers and became explosively famous, and there are many other attractive tourist spots where you can enjoy the great nature.
Asahikawa, Furano, Biei
4 Highlights
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Asahiyama Zoo
The northernmost zoo where you can see animals' natural behavior
This is the northernmost zoo in Japan, popular for its "behavioral exhibitions" where you can see animals' natural behavior in spaces designed to suit them. There are many attractions such as "Mogumogu Time" (feeding time for animals) and seasonal events.
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Asahiyama Zoo
The northernmost zoo where you can see animals' natural behavior
This is the northernmost zoo in Japan, popular for its "behavioral exhibitions" where you can see animals' natural behavior in spaces designed to suit them. There are many attractions such as "Mogumogu Time" (feeding time for animals) and seasonal events.
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Farm Tomita
A lavender field boasting the largest area in Hokkaido
This lavender field boasts the largest area in Hokkaido and features beautiful flowers blooming each season in addition to lavender. The blooming period for lavender is generally from late June to early August. Be sure to try the lavender soft serve and lavender sweets made with lavender extract!
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Farm Tomita
A lavender field boasting the largest area in Hokkaido
This lavender field boasts the largest area in Hokkaido and features beautiful flowers blooming each season in addition to lavender. The blooming period for lavender is generally from late June to early August. Be sure to try the lavender soft serve and lavender sweets made with lavender extract!
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Blue Pond
A pond with a blue surface that is famous even as a Mac wallpaper
The water that accumulated due to dam construction turned a mysterious shade of blue, and combined with the standing dead larch trees, it accidentally became a fantastic landscape. Various shades of blue can be enjoyed depending on the season and the amount of water flowing in due to weather conditions. This unique color is also known as "Biei Blue".
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Blue Pond
A pond with a blue surface that is famous even as a Mac wallpaper
The water that accumulated due to dam construction turned a mysterious shade of blue, and combined with the standing dead larch trees, it accidentally became a fantastic landscape. Various shades of blue can be enjoyed depending on the season and the amount of water flowing in due to weather conditions. This unique color is also known as "Biei Blue".
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Sounkyo Onsen
An onsen with a carefully selected sulfuric scent from simple sulfur springs
This onsen has simple sulfur springs with a carefully selected sulfuric scent. It is effective for neuralgia, skin diseases, joint pain, and more. The characteristic of this onsen is that the color, scent, and effectiveness of the water vary slightly depending on the ryokan. When sightseeing, why not warm up your body that has become cold in the onsen and relax?
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Sounkyo Onsen
An onsen with a carefully selected sulfuric scent from simple sulfur springs
This onsen has simple sulfur springs with a carefully selected sulfuric scent. It is effective for neuralgia, skin diseases, joint pain, and more. The characteristic of this onsen is that the color, scent, and effectiveness of the water vary slightly depending on the ryokan. When sightseeing, why not warm up your body that has become cold in the onsen and relax?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Asahikawa Ramen
Pork bone soy sauce flavor that penetrates the heart, Asahikawa Ramen.
Compared to Sapporo Ramen, which is mainly miso flavored, Asahikawa Ramen has a pork bone soy sauce soup that brings out the flavor of seafood, and looks like traditional soy sauce ramen. It is a representative soul food of Asahikawa, especially craved on freezing cold days.
Genghis Khan
Cheaper and healthier than other meats.
"Genghis Khan" is a grilled lamb dish cooked in a special Genghis Khan pot, and is a specialty gourmet of Hokkaido. Hokkaido's Genghis Khan has no odor, is tender, and easy to eat without any peculiar taste. Enjoy Genghis Khan by grilling it together with the meat juice and vegetables that come out of the lamb meat!
Shinko-yaki
Hearty grilled chicken skewers with half of a young chicken.
"Shinko-yaki" was born in Asahikawa shortly after World War II. Since it is grilled with half of the chicken, the umami flavor is locked in and it is very juicy. It has been loved for many years as a simple and delicious treat for the common people.
Furano Om Curry
A fusion of classic dishes with a focus on local ingredients, om curry.
A local gourmet dish that combines the national dish of curry and omurice, using local ingredients. Only those that follow the rules set by the promotion committee can call it "Furano Om Curry"! It is a high-quality om curry that is packed with the goodness of Furano.
Hokkaido Vegetables
Blessings from the land of the northern country, Hokkaido vegetables.
Potatoes, pumpkins, corn, asparagus. Vegetables from Hokkaido, where there are large temperature differences between day and night and long hours of sunlight, are all delicious! Please try to harvest plenty of seasonal vegetables and charge up with nutrition.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥13,513
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(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥28,779
Best Season
5~9 Month
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