Activities
Asahidake Ropeway
An enchanting walk around the top of Asahidake, Mt. Asahi, in Daisetsuzen National Park.
Culture
Takikawa Lantern Festival 2026
The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Accommodation
P-Dash Garden
A cheap, convenient hostel — if you have access to a car — between Asahikawa and Asahidake.
Activities
Arte Piazza in Bibai
If you need your quirky, wistful art fix, Bibai’s outdoor sculpture park, Arte Piazza, is the place to find it.
Culture
Takikawa Lantern Festival 2026
The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Beauty & Spa
Hokuryu Onsen
Hokuryu, a small town enamoured with sunflowers, has a lovely onsen that you should visit if you pass through.
Activities
Asahidake Ropeway
An enchanting walk around the top of Asahidake, Mt. Asahi, in Daisetsuzen National Park.
Accommodation
P-Dash Garden
A cheap, convenient hostel — if you have access to a car — between Asahikawa and Asahidake.
Gallery
Asahidake Ropeway
Hokkaido
Takikawa Lantern Festival
Hokkaido
P-Dash Garden
Hokkaido
Arte Piazza in Bibai
Hokkaido
Hokuryu Onsen
Hokkaido