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Takikawa Lantern Festival 2025

Takikawa Lantern Festival 2025

Mid Feb

The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year

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Hokuryu Onsen

Hokuryu Onsen

Hokuryu, a small town enamoured with sunflowers, has a lovely onsen that you should visit if you pass through.

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Asahidake Ropeway

Asahidake Ropeway

An enchanting walk around the top of Asahidake, Mt. Asahi, in Daisetsuzen National Park.

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P-Dash Garden

P-Dash Garden

A cheap, convenient hostel — if you have access to a car — between Asahikawa and Asahidake.

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