Asahikawa: Getting there and around
How to travel between Asahikawa and Tokyo
By air
JAL and Air Do (co-shared with ANA) operate multiple flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Asahikawa Airport. The regular one way fare by JAL is around 45,000 yen, however, discount tickets are typically available for between 12,000 and 21,000 yen. The fares by Air Do are typically around 20 percent lower than those by JAL. Buses connect Asahikawa Airport with central Asahikawa (35 minutes, 630 yen, departures timed to flights).
By train
The journey from Tokyo to Asahikawa by trains involves transfers at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo, takes about 10 hours, costs just over 30,000 yen one way and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Asahikawa is located in the center of Hokkaido and well connected with the prefectural capital of Sapporo by train, bus and expressway. Urban public transportation is provided by a bus network, which also connects Asahikawa Station in the city center with Asahiyama Zoo in the city's eastern outskirts.
Asahikawa Airport is located 10 kilometers south of the city and provides flights to Tokyo (Haneda Airport), Osaka (Kansai and Itami Airports), Nagoya and Seoul. The airport is connected with the city center by bus (35 minutes, 630 yen).
Asahikawa can serve as a base for exploring Furano and Biei to the south and Daisetsuzan National Park to the southeast.
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Mimatsuso RyokanOffering affordable Japanese-style accommodations, Mimatsuso Ryokan is a 5-minute drive on the free shuttle from JR Asahikawa Train Station. Traditional souvenirs such as origami and bookmarks are offered to guests for free. Free Wi-Fi is available. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Yukata robes, a TV and a trouser press are included in each. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Guests can store food in the shared fridge and use the free-use launderette. Japanese meals are served at the shared dining room. Guests can reserve a private dining room, which has a capacity of up to 4 people. Ryokan Mimatsuso is a 10-minute walk from Tokiwa Park and a 30-minute drive from Asahiyama Zoo. Various shopping malls are within a 5-minute walk from the Ryokan.View on Booking.com -
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Asahikawa RideFeaturing free WiFi and a shared lounge, Asahikawa Ride offers accommodation in Asahikawa, 10 km from Asahiyama Zoo and 600 metres from Tokiwa Park. Around 600 metres from Asahikawa Museum of Art, the property is also close to Asahikawa Science Center. Local points of interest like Kaguraoka Park and Ayako Miura Literature Museum are reachable within 2.3 km and 2.3 km, respectively. All rooms in the guest house are fitted with kitchenette with a kettle, microwave and toaster. Each bed in the dormitory rooms has a reading light and socket. A safety deposit box is provided for each guest. There are storage facilities including ski and snowboard equipment. Guests at Asahikawa Ride will be able to enjoy activities in and around Asahikawa, like skiing, cycling and mountain climbing. The guest house staff can assist guests with local information and tourist destinations. Sutaruhin Stadium is 2.1 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 13 km from Asahikawa Ride.View on Booking.com -
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JR Inn AsahikawaOpen from March 2015, JR Inn Asahikawa offers simple accommodation directly connected to JR Asahikawa Station. A public bath and laundry facilities are available on site. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Featuring a minimalistic design, all rooms are fitted with original pillows and a flat-screen TV. Shower facilities are provided in all rooms, while only some rooms come with a bathtub. Asahikawa JR Inn is a 35-minute drive or airport limousine ride from Asahikawa Airport. Asahiyama Zoo is a 30-minute drive away. There is an Aeon shopping centre adjacent to the hotel. The hotel offers various facilities and services including free luggage storage. Parking is available on site for a fee. A buffet breakfast is available at the on-site restaurant.View on Booking.com -
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Y's Hotel Asahikawa EkimaeLocated 25 km from Chomin Center, Y's Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae offers 3-star accommodation in Asahikawa and has a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel features a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Y's Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Y's Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae include Ayako Miura Literature Museum, Asahikawa Yojo Station and Tokiwa Park. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 15 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com -
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HOTEL AMANEK AsahikawaFeaturing 3-star accommodation, HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa is set in Asahikawa, 37 km from Kusawakebosai Center and 48 km from Azumamachi Hall. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Chomin Center. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All units at HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa include air conditioning and a desk. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, American and Asian options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Tokiwa Park, Asahikawa Yojo Station and Ayako Miura Literature Museum. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 15 km from HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa.View on Booking.com -
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9 C Hotel AsahikawaSituated in Asahikawa and with Chomin Center reachable within 25 km, 9 C Hotel Asahikawa features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is set 37 km from Kusawakebosai Center, 47 km from Azumamachi Hall and 2 km from Kaguraoka Park. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at 9 C Hotel Asahikawa can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Popular points of interest near 9 C Hotel Asahikawa include Asahikawa Yojo Station, Ayako Miura Literature Museum and Tokiwa Park. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 15 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa EkimaeJust a 3-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae offers accommodation with private parking on site. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Decorated in natural earth tones, all carpeted rooms feature air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An air purifier/humidifier, electric kettle, hairdryer and refrigerator are provided. The private bathroom comes with a bath, shower, free toiletries and high-tech toilet. Guests can unwind in the public bath on the 17th floor that boasts a city view. Free ironing services are available at the 24-hour front desk. The property offers a drinks vending machine and coin-operated washing machine. Meeting facilities, fax and photocopying services can be arranged for an additional fee. A Japanese and Western-style buffet breakfast including freshly baked bread is provided at the on-site restaurant La Mer. There is a coffee shop and convenience store on the ground floor. Ayako Miura Literature Museum and Asahikawa Museum of Art are 10 minutes by car from the property. Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae is a 35-minute drive away from Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa Airport.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel WBF Grande AsahikawaFeaturing 3-star accommodation, Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa is set in Asahikawa, 25 km from Chomin Center and 37 km from Kusawakebosai Center. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa offers some units with mountain views, and every room is equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and spa centre. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Ayako Miura Literature Museum, Asahikawa Yojo Station and Kaguraoka Park. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 14 km from Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa.View on Booking.com -
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Dormy Inn AsahikawaDormy Inn Asahikawa is a 10-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Train Station. It offers modern accommodation with a large public hot-spring bath and free in-room wired internet. Guestrooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle with green tea, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A humidifier and a trouser press are also provided. Guests can enjoy a relaxing bath at the natural hot spring bath located on the hotelfs top floor. Sauna facilities are also available. Other facilities include a coin-operated laundrette. Complimentary Japanese Yonaki (Ramen) noodles are available from 21:30-23:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Hot coffee is also served from 15:00-23:00 to guests arriving to the property. Asahikawa Dormy Inn is a 40-minute drive from Asahiyama Zoo and about a 10-minute drive to Kamikawa Shrine.View on Booking.com -
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Asahikawa Sun HotelA 6-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Train Station, Sun Hotel has massage services and a Japanese/Western restaurant. Free WiFi, high-speed wired internet access, a private bathroom and an LCD TV are provided in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms at Asahikawa Sun Hotel are modern and simply furnished with a desk, a trouser press and a mini-fridge. Instant coffee, green tea bags and slippers are provided. Asahiyama Zoo is a 30-minute drive away, and Nagayama Shrine is about a 30-minute train trip from the hotel. A coin launderette and a free-use microwave are on site, and vending machines offer beer and soft drinks. The 24-hour reception can keep luggage and store valuables for guests. Restaurant Jurin serves a set-menu Western or Japanese breakfast for a fee, and is also open for dinner. Breakfast must be ordered at least 1 day in advance.View on Booking.com
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