What this area is like
Asahikawa has the Asahiyama Zoo and its own soy-sauce ramen. Sounkyo Gorge and the Asahidake ropeway lead into Daisetsuzan National Park, where autumn colours arrive early.
Plan your visit
JR limited express trains link Sapporo and Asahikawa in about 85 minutes. Sounkyo is about two hours further by bus.
Choose your next step
Other areas in Hokkaido
Sapporo →Jozankei →Otaru, Kiroro & Shakotan →Niseko & Rusutsu →Lake Toya, Noboribetsu & Tomakomai →Hakodate, Onuma & Matsumae →Wakkanai & Rumoi →Furano, Biei & Tomamu →Abashiri, Kitami & Shiretoko →Kushiro, Akan, Nemuro & Kawayu →Ishikari, Sorachi & Chitose →Obihiro & Tokachi →Hidaka & Erimo →Islands: Rishiri, Rebun, Teuri & Yagishiri →