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Reasonably sized, clean, well laid out zoo. You can spend anywhere from an hour to a few here depending on whether you stop to see everything. They've got a good variety of animals, especially those for cold climate such as polar bears, seals and penguins. There are also kids areas for interacting with small animals. There are feeding sessions to watch as well, though you'll generally want to come in the morning for those as most are finished by early afternoon.

Love this zoo. It is built on a hill slope. Animals are well kept and clean. Great place for children and adult alike. We entered by the East Gate which is at the top of the hill and stroll slowly downhill. When getting back to the East Gate, there is a bus stop mid point of zoo where you can catch a shuttle bus back to the top if you are tired. Inexpensive entry fees and worth your 3 to 4 hours spent there.. enjoy!

Absolutely great place to visit on our last day drive out to Sapporo. Though it was little hotter on the day of visit and we got sun burn but worth it. Good light also gave us an opportunity to click better pics. I found penguin in the open space were very good for photography and interaction. Loved the big wolf, healthy lions, cheetah, bear, and many more species plus birds. Good place to go though the car parking could be a challenge but not that bad as Furano farm. Here jt is well managed.

Visited Asahiyama Zoo in mid-July. Even though it was hot and rainy, the zoo provided umbrellas for visitors, which was a really thoughtful touch. The paths are easy to walk, and it’s simple to get from one animal area to another. Lots of animals to see, and everything felt well maintained. A great experience overall—highly recommended!

One of the best zoo experiences the big cats and all the animals seem to love the cooler weather! (Went Nov 3) - lots of great photography opportunities and happy animals.

I visited this zoo in July 2025. The weather was quite hot, around 30°C. If you arrive in the afternoon, there’s usually no need to wait in line for tickets. The entrance fee for adults is 1,000 yen. The zoo itself isn’t very large, but it houses a wide variety of animals. What impressed me the most was that, in addition to viewing animals from outside their enclosures, there are indoor walkways where you can see some animals up close, separated only by glass. Some animals, like the bears, appeared a bit thin and old, while others like the tigers and lions looked healthy and typical for a zoo. Compared to other zoos, the highlight here is definitely the opportunity to observe the animals more closely than in most places.

Great place to bring children to! Most of the animals there are quite active, unlike other zoos I’ve visited in the past. Quite a large variety of animals. One of the biggest downside is there weren’t any giraffes at all. Also, while there is a large variety of animals, there probably wasn’t enough of them in quantity. Nevertheless, still worth a visit.

The museum is free of charge and more of a self-guided type of museum. On the second floor you can see inside the sake making facility, and they show how famous the sake is worldwide. On the third floor you can watch an explanatory video (in many different languages), explaining the sake making process. They also showcase the traditional tools needed to make sake. The real highlight was the sake tasting station though. Each person gets 3 free coins to try their mid range sake. If you want to try their most famous ones, you pay 200¥ per sake you want to try (3 different ones are available). We also tried their sake ice cream and sake kasu chocolate, both incredibly flavourful ! It is recommended to come by bus or by taxi since you shouldn’t drive after the tasting. The bus stop is right across the museum.

A small museum but we do can learn the whole process of making sake. A 200 Yan sake tasting gave nice experiences. No charges for the factory tour also self guided. At the testing room you deposit your coin and push a bottom for sale to dispense! Many old and traditional tools are on display to show how the sake were made during the past which was very neat!

When my wife and I researched places of interest around Furano, we came across Asahikawa, a city located about 56 km (1 hour 5 mins drive by car) north of Furano. Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum & Park in Asahikawa was a special interest as we enjoy sake. From our hotel in Furano, the drive to Otokoyama Sake was scenic and enjoyable. The museum showcases the history of Otokoyama and chronicling its historical brewing artifacts, brewing processes, collection of regional and international sake awards, etc. An audio-visual TV presentation is available in different languages, including English, and we found this very interesting. From the museum, visitors can view through glass panels into the sake production plant. Entry to the museum is free-of-charge. In a separate building is the sake retail shop where sake tasting and soft-serve ice cream can also be enjoyed. As I was driving, I did not participate in the sake tasting. My wife did and she enjoyed the sake samples. There is a wide selection of sakes for sale at different price points. We purchased Otokoyama's top award-winning Naturally Pure Junmai Daiginjo, Yukimizuki Junmai Daiginjo, and Fukko Sake. We observed an interesting activity by locals who brought large plastic containers to fill up with mineral water which was dispensed free-of-charge from taps. The mineral-rich water is drawn from underground wells for sake production, and the water sources are the very reasons for Otokoyama's location. Of course, we emptied our small drinking bottles and refilled them with the mineral water!

I really appreciate their free-entry museum. On the top level of museum, I could learn every single stages of sake making. It’s so well curated and easy to understand. It’s foreigner freindly setting which offer presentations in a few different languages. I enjoyed both free and paid sake tastings. Loved everything.

The museum is a must-go for Japanese sake fans. You can explore 2 floors worth of history and events of their most famous sake, as well as watch a short film on the 3rd floor. It's all free admission and photography is permitted. it wasn't busy when we visited on a Sunday afternoon too. The tasting and shop moved to a new location next Dorr but it isn't too far of a walk. Overall, it's worth the 10-15 minutes of exploring!

350 year old award winning sake brand. They use snow filtered water from Mount Daisetsu. Pretty nice but smallish museum. The store outside has the tastings area. Tried a 7000円 sake for 200円、it was tasty. There is also a cafe. I tried the rice latte 450円 and it was very delicious, tasted like sake😂. Overall a pretty cool experience. Easy to take the bus here from Asahikawa station, use the Japan Travel app for routes, when you get on the bus take a ticket. Note the buses only take coins so have exact change.

The Museum closes at 5pm and the cafeteria closes at 4:30pm. So plan ahead and enjoy the tour in the 1st floor. Really interesting to know some history. The cafeteria has a lot of options to buy from. I bought the animal can sake, which was a very good to take as a gift. Try the sake tasting as well.

Small 2 story museum, was the only visitor on a Tuesday afternoon. Exhibits all in Japanese, had some electronic buttons which worked. Entry fee of 350 yen, probably will avoid next time

Good to know about history of Asahikawa and surrounding area history. If you have another museum ticket can use it for 10% discount. Almost empty visitors. Just 1 hours yo walk and read about it. 350 Yen per adult

super insightful museum with two floors of detailed exhibitions. information is mostly in japanese but you can scan a qr code to get english translations, or just use google lens. covered everything from jomon era to modern era. highly recommended! you can purchase tickets at the counter.

Well maintained and beautifully structured museum. Good for 1-1:30 hr stop. No English description but can be QR scan / using translation for better understanding for the Ainu history.

A good museum covering everything from Ainu culture and history across Hokkaido to how Hokkaido was “created” geologically with deep dives into tectonic plates etc, wildlife from fauna and flora as well as how life evolved from pre-historic to modern times. The museum is about 2 floors and can be done in about 1h if you do t ready every QR with English translation or about 2h+ if you do. It is about a 15min walk from the JR station and worth a visit

The museum is not very big, but its very informative. Worth visiting to know more about the nature and the history of the region.

I came here on a weekend in November and there were hardly any visitors. So it was as if I had the whole museum to myself. Haha. It is a relatively small museum compared to the museum in Sapporo. If you are fast, you can leave in less than an hour. This is not a standalone unlike others. This is formerly a snow crystal museum, but they converted it to a city museum. I wonder why. Since the event receives relatively few visitors, you can play in the snow outside without worrying about disturbing other people.

The ticket for one adult is 700 yens. In my opinion, it's not worth it. There isn't too much to see. Yes, it's pretty and has some cool ice inside, but that's it, there isn't too much else to see. A shop, an event room, a video library, which is everything in Japanese. It has a restaurant inside, but you can access to it from outside the museum. The money doesn't worth the visit.

Exquisite place with elegant snow design everywhere and stunning halls! There are only some designated rooms so to be honest it's all more like a feast to eyes than an interesting experience. And despite the map it's still hard to make the way since all rooms are connected and there are two floors, making it harder to find directions. The restaurant only offers like 5 lunch sets but it's well-prepared and worthy, about ¥1200-1500 for a lunch set with a main dish, salad/bread, soup and dessert, or ¥500-800 for dessert only. Even the dishes are inspired by the signature snow design!

I'd call it more of an event hall, with a small element of "museum". There's plaques in Japanese, English, and Chinese, so you can learn all about the formation, crystallization, and science of snowflakes in three languages. If you like sparkly things, there's plenty of that to entertain the eyes. If you're also the sort who likes to get dressed up like a pretty princess, they also have a photo package and rental service. Just call ahead to make a reservation though.

Best if you could understand Japanese. Entrance fee: ¥700 for adults (¥650 if you log on to their website and find the discount coupon) ¥500 for University Students (student card is required) ¥550? A little cheaper for high school students or below. There’s a bridal service too. And if you’re a cosplayer, it would be suitable for photoshoot.

A romantic scenic spot. The 'museum' displays quite a number of 'snow'-like exhibits. With the crystal lamps, this place is decorated as a castle in Frozen. There is also a hall for wedding or music performance, with more than 140 seats. The time spent in this place is around 30 to at most 45 minutes.

Currently closed till further notice. Take note to check the official website for updates before you visit!

Not worh to come here unless you really have no where to go or you really want to know a little bit more about snow

Definitely a must-visit for anyone interested in Ainu history. This is not just a museum – it’s a whole encyclopedia. You’ll find traditional clothing, patterns, household tools, and even exhibits about the Ainu language. I also want to highlight the gift shop: here you can support contemporary Ainu crafts by purchasing something to remember your visit. Highly recommended!

Less advertised on websites talking about places to visit in Asahikawa but a definite recommendation! It is run by Ainu descendants themselves from a generational hand down since the original founder in the late 1800s to foster understanding of the Ainu culture. It was very interesting. They also hand out a mini book worth of information in pamphlet form covering everything from history to religion, dance, clothing and more. If you have to choose between this and the Asahikawa city museum due to time, just would choose this museum.

A memorial to Kawamura Kaneto, who fought to keep Ainu culture alive in the region and who later funded the museum. It is not very large but its unassuming nature and tight range of artefacts, photos, and Ainu crafts make it an important destination for anyone visiting the city. There is a store selling some handmade curios on site as well and the proceeds contribute to the community upkeep.

You can learn something about Ainu culture. Definitely recommend going there because it seems privately owned and gives a different view on this sensitive topic between japanese and Ainu culture. Entrance fee is a bit high (800yen).

Really Interesting. We learned a lot about the Ainu people and their struggles. It is so important to learn about such history. We'll treasure the little carved bear we bought at the Ainu village at Akanko more.

A great exhibition of Asahikawa's Ainu Heritage. It's all combined inside a whole house that was built under imitation of an authentic Ainu house. There were carved wooden sculptures, embroidered clothes, Ainu hunting and daily tools, animal models and so on. The guide wasn't so supportive so the only information I could get was from some printed glossaries and automatic video. The museum also offers Ainu and Asappy souvenirs, as well as Ainu clothes for visitors to try on (with fees charged).

Small and well-organized museum, managed by an Ainu family. Good history of the challenges faced by the Ainu people since the Meiji era.

The aesthetics of this station is just fantastic. It's wood-themed interior and the art displays inside makes it look like a museum of sorts. If you are going around Hokkaido, Asahikawa Station is conveniently located in the heart of the prefecture hence it is where you should stay if you want to explore Hokkaido's natural beauty. This station is literally at the heart of Hokkaido.

Very clean. Simple layout. They also have a Tourist Info Center, bike rentals, souvenir shop, lockers, and vending machines. You can get the bus schedules in Tourist info center. Either you talk to the staff or get one of their flyers with the bus schedule (in English) Connected to the adjacent AEON Mall.

Asahikawa is a nice regional hub, with connections to Sapporo, Wakkanai, Furano and Kitami. It's a huge station with many restaurants and shops. It was all really nicely decorated for the Christmas season. Really beautiful with all the snow too, although they don't seem to be shoveling a path through the snow

I rated this 5 stars because this is, in my opinion, the most beautiful station (in terms of interior design) I've ever been in Japan. The warm and minimalist aesthetics of its modern hallways adorned by the wooden walls give it more of a museum vibe than a station. Students stay in the evening hours to study at station hallways, enjoying the relaxed and calm atmosphere. Commuters perhaps give respect to the superb architectural space by behaving in a quiet subdued manner. The elegant finish extend even at the square fronting the station and mall. The wide, unobstructed vista of the square complements the aesthetics of the station's interiors.

It's a massive station. I had to ask for assistance at various points. But when I go back, I'll get used to it.

One of the most memorable JR stations I have been to from an architectural perspective. Visited during summer 2019. The station was designed by Naito Architect & Associates. The modern exterior facade is beautiful, and the wooden interior feels cozy and spacious. The plaza outside the station is great for a leisure walk. A must visit for architectural enthusiasts

Like the design of the station, very Scandinavian. Train station is easy to navigate and staff can speak English. Tourist helpdesk is just next to the train station

The Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art, nestled in Tokiwa Park at the heart of Asahikawa, is a serene and culturally rich hub that art lovers shouldn't miss. Opened in July 1982, it's recognized as Hokkaido's first prefectural art museum, designed to enrich the northern region’s cultural landscape. Inside, visitors encounter two core collections: exquisite wooden artworks that spotlight Asahikawa's celebrated woodworking tradition, alongside paintings, prints, sculptures, and crafts by artists rooted in northern Hokkaido. These exhibits—ranging from both regional and international art—are thoughtfully rotated through “Museum Collection” and special exhibition programs, offering fresh perspectives throughout the year. The museum is highly accessible, open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM (last entry at 4:30), with closures on Mondays (or the following day after national holidays), New Year’s holidays, and during exhibit changeovers. Admission to Gallery 2 is budget-friendly—around ¥260 for adults and ¥150 for students—with Gallery 1 fees varying depending on exhibitions. Facilities are well-equipped, featuring free parking (shared with the park), wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, slopes, nursing rooms, wheelchairs on request, and even AED availability. There's also a cafe and museum shop, perfect for relaxing after viewing the galleries.

There's not much to see.

In times when any other AI could translate quite well, I find unacceptable that a museum doesn't have any English...

Very humble & simple. Good place to hang out on hot days. Fees starts from 560 yen to 1000 yen

Nicely exhibiting Japanese Artists, drawing of plants and others

A small spot with few attractions, and it doesn’t really reflect the charm or atmosphere of the city or wider Hokkaido.

A nice museum located in Tokiwa Park. While not huge, it is worth going to to see the visiting exhibits if there happens up be an exhibit you want to see! Be sure to check their website for a list of visiting artists and hours of operation before you arrive! There is free parking available at the museum.

This place is awesome... It would be great if there were no bears in the area and then you could cycle along the abandoned track

Done hiking both 神居岩 and 神居 hiking courses. The condition of the path wasn't good which was very narrow, rockily and full of glasses (and I felt like I am following the animal's path) so you need to be well equipped and should wear hiking boots. 神居岩 route was harder but better than the other. You'll have nice view from the summit!! There is a loo and free parking spot.

Quiet place, no tourist, just us

They said that at night.. The place is creepy and haunted. Many died here by just letting themselves jump at the bridge. But in the morning is a great hiking place and a former Station connecting from Takikawa - Fukagawa - Inou Stations

Nice view on both sides of the bridge. A nice quick walk around.

Its way more interesting if you read up on the folklore before. Recommend walking down steam to see the other 3 sites as well. You can also hike above the trains if you want.

Very nice place!! Good for resting and views. If you are in BICYCLE: * There is a long bicycle road to the city. Part of it was closed when we visited. However we ride the open part through the forest and saw 2 deers. * It’s also nice to avoid tunnels and traffic.

Kamikawa Jinja or Kamikawa Shrine os a historic shrine in the heart of Asahimawa's Tokiwa Park. Although it does not look as grand as the shrines in Kyoto, it still has that unique beauty that makes it stand on its own. Being in the park has its perks too as it is surrounded by nature which adds up to its relaxing atmosphere.

(Translated by Google) Tongu of Kamikawa Shrine in Tokiwa Park. It is easier to visit than Kamikawa Shrine in Kaguraoka because it is closer to the city and on a flat land. This shrine was built on an island in Chidorika Pond, and there are many ducks around. Although it is a shrine, it is a little unusual that there is a treasure pagoda within the precincts. It's located in a park, so you can easily visit it while taking a walk or attending a festival. You can receive a handwritten stamp. (Original) 常磐公園内にある上川神社の頓宮。 神楽岡の上川神社よりも街中に近く平地なので参拝しやすいです。千鳥ヵ池の中にある島に建てられた神社で周りでは鴨が沢山居ます。神社ですが境内に宝塔があるのが少し珍しい。公園内にあるので散歩やお祭りの時に気軽に参拝出来るのも良いです。達筆な御朱印を頂けます。

(Translated by Google) This is a small shrine located within Asahikawa Park. It is small and beautiful, located on a small island in the lake within the park. (Original) 아사히카와 공원 내에 있는 작은 신사다. 공원 내 호수의 작은 섬 같은 곳에 위치해 있는 신사로 작고 아름답다.

(Translated by Google) 2023.05.20 ・This is the Tongu shrine building on Chidorigashima in Tokiwa Park. There is also a second torii gate on the island. Tokiwa Park rents boats, so I think it would be a good idea to take a boat ride and look around the shrine. On this day, the weather was nice and warm, so there were many people on boats. ・There was a sign under the torii gate that read ``Entrance to the shrine.'' (Original) 2023.05.20 ・常盤公園の千鳥が島にある頓宮社殿です。島の中に第二鳥居もあります。常盤公園ではボート貸し出しをしているので、ボートに乗って神社の周りを眺めるのもいいと思います。ちょうどこの日は、天気もよく温かかったため、ボートに乗っている方が多かったです。 ・鳥居の下には「参道入口」の看板がありました。

(Translated by Google) Located in Tokiwa Park. About 1km from the station. You can also receive a goshuin stamp. (Original) 常盤公園内に有ります。 駅から1キロぐらい。 御朱印も頂くことが出来ます。

(Translated by Google) This is Kamikawa Shrine in Tokiwa Park. The atmosphere is different here. There is also a stone monument. During the shrine festival, stalls are set up across Tokiwa Park for one kilometer, making it very lively. (Original) 常磐公園にある上川神社です。 ここだけ空気がちがいます。 石碑もあります。 神社祭のときには常磐公園に出店が1キロにわたって出るのでとても賑わいます。

(Translated by Google) It is located in Tokiwa Park. I received a goshuin stamp here. (Original) 常磐公園の中にあります。ここで、御朱印を頂きました。

Visited on 1st November 2024. It’s a fun place to learn about science. It would take at least 2-3 hours to truly appreciate the exhibitions. Most of the exhibits have English translation and the exhibition staff were friendly and approachable too. There is an observatory on the rooftop. Unfortunately, it was cloudy that day and we were unable to use the telescope. The view of the city from up there was great though. The only downside was the show in the planetarium, it was passable and had little to do with astrophysics. Regret being stuck in there for 40 minutes. Other than that the museum itself is a good place to visit.

Free entry for Young kids (7 y.o.). Excellent science museum. Loved all parts of it. Small museum but I think it’s One of the best in the country. Loved science show and -40 degree room.

This is a Science Museum, relatively small (you can also tell that by the size of its gift shop). However, I did have a very good time for hours with my little girl. All science demonstrations here delivered Science knowledge to kids, as well as funs (most with English description). Several staffs spoke English to guide us, especially when my daughter played with the "low-gravity jumping" and "free-rotation seat". So as the "taking photos of your shadows", great toy even to me. Excellent place to visit in Asahikawa!! You may put it into your travel plan.

It's a very small museum. Shows are in Japanese language only, but most of the exhibit has some English instructions/information. We pop by to kill some time before heading to the airport. There is a zero gravity experience station where you can try to experience astronaut training. There is also a small earthquake simulator if you want to experience how it feels during an earthquake. The staff were very friendly, and they do try their best to explain the key concepts to we using body language + simple english.

Great little science centre to spend an hour or two with kids. The exhibits are excellent even though all is in Japanese. Staffs are very helpful and are able to communicate in English. Only JPY 500 per adult and JPY 300 per child. Absolutely the place you can spend a great time interacting with your kids - highly recommended.

An interesting place even to teenagers and adults, we enjoyed our stay here and had a lot of fun if you like new experience like frozen room and zero gravity chair

Some fun things for children to try out but a bit disappointing for adults if you’re going to there to learn. Planetarium was good!

For anyone coming from a country without snow, Hokkaido Ice Pavilion is such a fascinating place to visit! ❄️ It’s your chance to experience what –21°C actually feels like — an exciting kind of cold that’s both fun and unforgettable. It’s so freezing that even a wet towel turns solid in seconds! The staff there are super friendly and attentive, offering the kind of excellent service you can always expect in Japan. The place itself is clean, well-maintained, and beautifully designed. If you’ve never experienced snow or extreme cold before, this is definitely a must-visit spot — a special place to feel that icy chill at least once in your life. I drove there from my accommodation, which took about an hour, and since it was autumn, the scenery along the way was absolutely stunning. The whole trip was totally worth it! 🚗🍁

There was nothing much to see in this establishment. -41C experience was just fans blowing cold air right at you. 200yen sled ride inside was kind of a ripoff, took less than 10 seconds. They give you a hot tea drink right after you finish touring around inside.

Around 20 to 30 minutes' visit to the art museum was a great experience. The staff were nice, and it was fun for someone like me who came from a hot place. After walking through the museum, you can also try getting a fortune ticket and writing your wishes on wood. A fun and worthwhile place to visit!

Definitely a refreshing activity for summer. Interesting decorations all around.

Friendly staffs who greet tourists. A chance to experience the coldness between minus 20 to minus 41 degrees. Thick clothings are provided for warmth. Nothing much to see inside actually but just for the cold experience. Love the artsy restrooms beside the cafe. After the coldness, enjoying a cup of hot tea feels nice

Was a fun experience. Took around an hour to cover everything. All staff are very friendly. 1000 yen for a ticket. +200 yen for the ice slide. +100 yen to feed the goats.

Get the experience with -20C and -41 C museum Hot potato, cookie & hot tea is delicious We have fun time and laugh with sledge . Nice staff &’warm welcome to us . Recommend

Good mall for tourists. Easy to find souvenirs, snacks, food and more. Free 2-hour parking with a 2000 yen purchase. Try parking on level 3 and take the escalator down one floor to reach the Aeon market.

Found a Vintage video game shop on the 4th floor of Aeon Mall. Went there 2 2x in 2 days. Hahahaha

This shopping mall, located just beside the main JR station has all the amenities you can ask for. There are restaurants, a grocery store, many clothing and accessories stores as well as gift shops. A lot of the stores here offer tax-free for foreign visitors too. I'm amazed at how convenient this mall is, and how much necessary items that we needed during our travels in Hokkaido. We'll definitely be visiting this mall again in the future when we visit Asahikawa again!

This must be the go-to place for everything as the shopping street mall is a ghost town by comparison. I really enjoyed the convenience of dining and shopping together adjoining the JR Station and the hotel.

Very nice environment, full of choice options, first time experience was wonderful.

The best choice to shopping in Asahikawa. Surrounding areas is just fair.

Less shos then the Nishi location but still decent.

Strolled the park for about 2 hours in the morning. There are a lot of wild animal activity at those hours. Free parking.

Worth to spend time even you are not a fan of this great writer. Don’t miss the forest that the museum located. Sakura are spectacular in spring time 🤩

Located in the native city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, of the author Miura Ayako, the museum chronicles her literary works and life's journey. The entrance ticket cost ¥700 Groups (10 pax or more get ¥100 discount) They also have museum shop and cafe

Such a beautiful, small museum, artistically designed in a peaceful setting. A nice tribute. I especially liked the wall of messages to her husband!

I only read her novel Freezing Point so this museum is a great place to discover more abt the author & her works. Being located at the setting of Freezing Point just gives this place an added flavor. Highly recommended!

It is a privilege to visit Miura Ayako Japanese Christian writer’s house. She wanted to bring to the people of Japan real hope through Christ’s free forgiveness available to anyone, for a glorious eternal future...

The vibe really good.

some good sakes here. can do a tasting if you can confirm you did not drive or cycle to the brewery. Soft cream ice cream also good. Excellent water filtered up from rocks below - can fill up bottles for free by car park.

🥂✨ Kokushi Musou – Takasago Sake Brewery, Hokkaido ✨🥂 Tasting this sake brewed with pure Hokkaido mountain water 🏔️💧 was such a refreshing and authentic experience. Smooth, elegant, and truly the taste of tradition 🍶. The brewery itself is full of charm—you can even take photos with 100-year-old props 📸, which makes it feel like stepping back in time. A perfect stop for anyone who loves Japanese culture, history, and of course… good sake! 🌸 #KokushiMusou #TakasagoSake #HokkaidoSake #TasteOfJapan #SakeLovers #JapaneseCulture #TravelJapan

Sake brewery that makes one of the best known sakes from Hokkaido, Kokushi Muso and Asahi Kamui. They have sake softcream which was pretty interesting! Pretty bad service though.... but worth a visit if you’re thinking of buying a good sake to bring back home.

Sake ice cream is very smooth and unique, must try if you come to Asahikawa. Great place to taste different kinds of sake.

Located not far from Asahikawa city center, this is a cozy sake place. We tried all 3 macha sake, sake with milk and normal sake.

Enjoy photoshoot! mini studio set inside the shop. You can try Kikisake -sake tasting for free. I recommend the Sake flavored soft served ice cream 350 JPY. English, Chinese, Korean information board. Eating space. Free WiFi available.

I was late to try the sake ice cream. Sake tasting is possible but I read the sake brewing tour is only conducted in winter.

Snow Time

It does a perfect job as a bridge

Beautiful scenery of Asahibashi night and day. Good running course along the river and bridge.

Snow festival was amazing!

Nice place to visit

Beautiful place

good view .

I had a great time touring this museum. The staff is incredibly friendly and there is an app that has English explanations for each area. It was very informative and easy to follow. I came as a Golden Kamuy fan, which the staff seem to be used to. In their little shop they sell a variety of merch and Golden Kamuy goods. The staff there was also very friendly and I enjoyed talking with her about Goldeb Kamuy. I was so shy at first though and regret not chatting more!

The museum is free entrance. I believe there is a dedicated staff would guide each of us visiting in Japanese - that was what I saw but I didn’t get one as I’m a foreigner. They surveyed where you from, gender and age before you entered the museum. Pictures and videos are not allowed. I downloaded the app but they’re mostly what I could read on the limited English description inside. I can understand kanji but not Japanese overall so I wasn’t fully understand. But the collection itself is quite rich. Also my first time to learn about some fact from the war from a different perspective - at least the names are different! I just wish I could understand more Japanese

I visited the Asahikawa Hokushin Memorial Museum, expecting a historical exhibition that presents a balanced view of Japan’s past. However, what I encountered was a highly selective narrative focusing only on the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905) as a defender of Russian agression, while completely ignoring the broader impact of Japan’s expansion in East Asia. The museum glorifies Japan’s military victories, portraying the war as a heroic struggle against Russia, but it makes no mention of Korea/ China, which were deeply affected by Japan’s actions during and after the war. The exhibits fail to acknowledge that Japan used this war as a stepping stone to colonize Korea in 1910, leading to decades of oppression and suffering. The audio guide was particularly concerning, as it depicted Japanese soldiers as selfless warriors fighting for the Emperor, without any reference to the consequences of Japan’s imperial ambitions. The war is presented as a justified and honorable conflict, completely omitting the brutality and political maneuvers that followed.

Free entry, small 2 story museum about Japanese army in asahikawa. Spent maybe 10 - 15 minutes here, had some English on signs

I visited this museum with the Japanese Self Defense Force as part of Operation Orient Shield one cold INFANTRY November. There are allot of original artifacts!

An absolute MUST if you're a fan of Golden Kamuy as well as Japanese history! Incredibly helpful staff. They offered a self guided app in English that had numbers to follow with information at each stop and a map of the museum. One elder staff member even made sure I understood how to use the app and follow along and asked for feedback. I was able to use Google translate for any placards that I wanted to read more about too. At the end they had some Golden Kamuy costumes they let me try on and a cute little store! The girl working the store was incredibly sweet and we chatted about Golden Kamuy through Google translate. This was probably the highlight of my experience on top of a wonderfully cared for museum. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Free historical museum that offers free English tours. The staff were really friendly and there's Golden Kamuy merch for sale too

The Hokkaido Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Asahikawa is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to honoring the spirits of fallen soldiers from Hokkaido and Sakhalin. Established in 1902, it serves as a place of reflection and remembrance, enshrining over 63,000 individuals who sacrificed their lives in various conflicts. The shrine's tranquil atmosphere is complemented by its traditional Japanese architecture and lush surroundings, making it a peaceful spot for visitors seeking a moment of quiet contemplation. The Heisei Building on the premises houses a museum that delves into Hokkaido's military history, offering deeper insights into the region's past. Located at 1 Chome-2282-2 Hanasakicho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0901, the shrine is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visitors can reach it via the Dohoku Bus or Asahikawa Denkikido bus, alighting at the Gokokujinja Mae Stop. Whether you're interested in Japanese history, architecture, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Hokkaido Gokoku-jinja Shrine offers a meaningful experience.

Lovely view even if its during winter. A huge temple, the inner area is closed not sure if it's due to winter season or it was indeed close for public. But we have fun taking photos in the snowy area nevertheless.

Nice shrine not busy

Very large shrine with nice garden.

It was very serene and relaxing! The whole place is well kept and there's a decent parking space too! The staff at the office/store are very friendly and accommodating :)

Peaceful and such a beautiful place....! ❤️🌄👍💖🤗

We came early in the morning and it was very peaceful. We really enjoyed the slow stroll around the shrine and got some great pictures with traditional Japanese buildings. If you have the time its worth to check it out.

Nice sculpture museum. It’s very small but affordable. Students are free and adults are Y300 (~$2.15). We spent about 30-40 min. Building is beautiful and exhibits are impressive. Asahikawa doesn’t have much in the way of tourist attractions outside of the zoo, but this one of the few. It’s worth going just for the building itself.

Nice place to visit if you are in Asahikawa! It's a combination of science and fun, mostly for kids! Warning, lots of kids!!!! I really didn't expect the place to be this crowded and full of kids! I thought it's a museum only but it turns out that it's a fun type museum Japanese style I guess! If you like to explore Japanese ideas then this is a great place to visit. Not sure if there are any actual classes as the second floor looks like a school with classes for wood works and other interesting stuff!

Kind and happy fullness When you visit here ,you smile and feel free

(Translated by Google) I was a bit nervous about the permanent exhibition on the second floor as there were many busts. I was shocked, but then I relaxed when I saw that half the floor was filled with large exhibits. The building is the only nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Asahikawa. I really like the small external staircase in the corner of the portico and the internal staircase. It's about 6km north of Asahikawa Station, so I rented a bike at the station and was able to take my time looking around in 4 hours and 10 minutes, going from Tokiwa Park to Asahibashi Bridge to Hokuchin Memorial Hall to Sculpture Art Museum to Yasushi Inoue Memorial Hall to Starfin Baseball Stadium. I ended up staying at Tokiwa Park for a long time as I had a very good impression of it. (Original) 2階の常設展は胸像が多く緊張しました。 ギョッとしましたが、フロアの半分は大きな展示物で心が解けました。 建物は旭川市唯一の国指定重要文化財。 ポルティコの隅にある小さな外階段と内部の階段が好きだなぁ。 旭川駅から北へ6km程離れているので、駅でチャリを借り、常磐公園→旭橋→北鎮記念館→彫刻美術館→井上靖記念館→スタルヒン球場を4時間10分でジックリ見て回れました。常磐公園は、かなり好印象だったので長居してしまいました。

(Translated by Google) First visit, October 11, 2025. Teijiro Nakahara (1888, October 4, 1921 - January 7, 1921) was one of Japan's leading sculptors of the Taisho period. Born in Kushiro, Nakahara disliked his overly strict father and voluntarily moved to Asahikawa with his mother in 1897 to be adopted by his maternal uncle and aunt. He later enrolled in Hokkaido Prefectural Sapporo Junior High School (now Sapporo Minami High School) with the goal of becoming a doctor, but after failing and dropping out in his third year, he moved to Tokyo to study painting. However, due to the high cost of paints, he gave up painting and turned to sculpture. He created 25 works throughout his life until he died at the age of 32 from acute uremia caused by overwork. Excluding some that he was never satisfied with and destroyed himself, all 12 of his remaining works are on display at the Nakahara Teijiro Memorial Asahikawa Sculpture Museum. In 1962 (Showa 37), more than 40 years after Nakahara Teijiro's death, Teijiro's works found their way to Asahikawa thanks to the efforts of his friend and sculptor, Hirakushi Denchu, who was the model for his posthumous sculpture, the Hirakushi Denchu ​​Statue (they had been creating portraits of each other), as well as Kato Akikiyo, who had experience as a substitute teacher in Asahikawa and was influenced by Teijiro to become a sculptor himself. On May 24, 1927, Ryunosuke Akutagawa gave a lecture titled "One Aspect of Poe" at the former Niigata High School (now Niigata University). He viewed the "Young Caucasian" exhibit at the school and later wrote in his travelogue "Tohoku, Hokkaido, Niigata": "Niigata High School, who knows? Is there anyone who falls in love with this bronze 'Young Man' by Nakahara Teijiro? This young man is still alive!" (Niigata is a place with ties to Teijiro's wife, Makoto, and Niigata University is said to have three of this statue: the original and two replicas.) Photography is permitted inside and outside the museum building, as well as the outdoor sculptures, but photography of the artworks inside is prohibited. Please take the time to burn the image into your eyes and mind. By the way, this building, the "Old Asahikawa Kaikosha," was designated as an Important Cultural Property (Structure) by the nation on May 19, 1989, and underwent a major renovation from 2012 (H24) to 2017 (H29), where it was partially demolished and then restored with earthquake reinforcement and other necessary repairs. The building itself is also very popular, with the occasional tourist arriving by taxi. (Original) 2025·R7.10.11 初訪問です。中原悌二郎(1888·M21.10.4~ 1921·T10.1.7)は大正期の日本を代表する彫刻家の一人で、釧路で生まれた後 厳しすぎる父親嫌いもあって、自らすすんで旭川の母方の叔父夫婦の養子となるために1897·M30年に母とともに旭川市へ移り住みました。その後、道庁立札幌中学校(現 札幌南高校)に入学し医師を目指していましたが、3年生で落第して中退したのを機に上京して画家の勉強に励んだものの、絵の具代のかさむ画家を諦めて彫刻に転じたと云われています。過労が原因の急性尿毒症で32歳の人生を閉じるまで、その生涯で制作した作品は25点、どうしても納得がいかず自らの手で壊すなどしたものを除いた現存する12点の作品の全てがこの"中原悌二郎記念 旭川市彫刻美術館"に展示されています。 中原悌二郎の死後40年以上を経過した1962·S37年に、友人で彫刻家 遺作となった彫刻"平櫛田中像"のモデル(互いの肖像を創りっこしていた)で当人でもある平櫛田中をはじめ、旭川で代用教育の経験もあり悌二郎の影響で彫刻家となった加藤顕清らの努力によって悌二郎の作品が旭川にたどり着くこととなります。1927·S2.5.24に旧制新潟高等学校(現 新潟大学)で「ポオの一面」と題して講演した芥川龍之介が、その学校に展示されていた"若きカフカス人"を鑑賞して、後の「東北·北海道·新潟」という紀行文に『新潟高等学校 誰だか この中原悌次郎(注:二が次になってる)氏のブロンズの「若者」に惚れる者はゐないか？この若者は未だに生きてゐるぞ』と記されいると云います(新潟は悌二郎の妻 信 のゆかりの地であり、新潟大学には この像のオリジナルと複製2体の計3体があるとのことです)。 こちらの美術館は建物自体の内外観と野外彫刻は撮影OKですが、建物内の作品は撮影禁止とされています。時間をかけて目と心に焼き付けてください。 ところで、こちらの建物「旧 旭川偕行社」は、1989·H元.5.19に国の重要文化財(建造物)として指定されていて、2012·H24~2017·H29まで半解体のうえ耐震補強や必要な修繕を施して復元する大規模改修が行われました。まばらにタクシーで乗り付けてくる観光客の方もいて、建物自体の人気も高いところです。

(Translated by Google) Previously, a security guard would follow you from behind and get in the way of viewing the works, but that seems to have been improved. The works themselves were wonderful. Perhaps they could be presented in a more creative way. The special exhibition was good, but the permanent works were just lined up in a large room, which made it difficult to appreciate each one individually. How about separating the works with partitions to make them stand out? The number of security guards is limited, so I understand that this will be difficult, but please consider it. Also, I was disappointed that there was no exhibition of the latest award-winning works. Since it was featured prominently on Asahikawa City's website, I assumed I would be able to view them. Kaikosha is a good building, but the bottom part of the flooring seems not to have been replaced, so it creaks when you walk on it. It is entertaining, though. I thought it was great to be able to view the works in a well-cleaned and pristine space. (Original) 以前は監視係が後ろからついてきて、鑑賞の大いなる邪魔でしたが、それは改善されたようです。 作品自体は大変素晴らしかったです。 見せ方をもう少し工夫されてはいかがでしょうか。 特別展示は良かったのですが、常設のものは大きいお部屋に並べられているだけで、一つ一つを味わうにはいかがなものかと思いました。 パーテーションで区切るなりして、作品を際立たせるのはいかがでしょうか。 監視員の数も限られていますので、難しいとは思いますが、ご一考ください。 また、最新の受賞作品の展示がなかったのが残念でした。旭川市のホームページにも大きく取り上げられていたので、てっきり鑑賞できると思い込みました。 偕行社も建築物としては良好ですが、フローリングの下部分は交換されなかったようで、歩くとギシギシ音が鳴ります。一興ですが。 掃除が行き届き、清浄な空間の中で作品を鑑賞できるのは大変良かったと思います。

(Translated by Google) I learned as an adult that the Nakahara Teijiro Award, the gateway to success for Japanese sculptors, is held in Asahikawa. You can see the works of artists who have received such a prestigious award at this museum. By visiting this museum, you can understand the history of modern Japanese sculpture. The collection of Nakahara Teijiro, who produced only a few works, is quite complete, and there are many worth seeing, from his representative work "Young Caucasian" to "Statue of Hirakushi Denchu", "Statue of an Old Beggar", and "Old Man". Other works include Yasutake Funakoshi, Yoshitatsu Yanagihara, Tadayoshi Sato, Kyoko Asakura, Masaru Kiuchi, Tadayoshi Sato, Bikki Sunazawa, Shin Hongo, and Katsura Funakoshi. It was at this museum that I was shown Yasutake Funakoshi's representative work "Castle of Hara" for the first time in my life. When I saw this work, I was so overwhelmed that I got chills. (Original) 日本の彫刻家の登竜門、中原悌二郎賞は旭川であることを大人になって知った。こんな権威のある賞を受賞した作家の作品を、この美術館で見ることができる。 この美術館を見れば、日本近代の彫刻史がわかる。 中でも製作した数が少ない中原悌二郎のコレクションはかなり揃っていて、代表作の「若きカフカス人」から「平櫛田中像」「乞食老人像」「老人」などかなり見応えがある。 他にも舟越保武、柳原義達、佐藤忠良、朝倉響子、木内克、佐藤忠良、砂澤ビッキ、本郷新、舟越桂など。 中での生まれて初めて舟越保武の代表作の「原の城」を見せてくれたのがこの美術館。この作品を見た時、寒気がしたくらい圧倒された。

Stayed for 2 nights. Hotel looks dated, it looked much better in photos and in winter. Stayed in twin room. It's tiny, only place to stow luggage is under the bed, and even the it couldn't contain all of it. Bathroom is also very small, barely enough room to move in. Not good for a tall person. No night lights in the room, only option of blinding light across the room, or just blinding light on your bed. Nice view of the outside though. Amenities are convenient though, you get a switch located right next to your pillow, and the Stoke cups in the room are a nice touch. Onsen and bath at the basement level. Male and female baths switch location depending on time of day. Bath area was small, with 1 warm pool and 1 larger cooler pool, steam room and sauna. It gets very crowded after dinnertime. There's also a lounge area where you can hang out after the bath - here they provide Popsicles and drinks for free. Very nice. Breakfast buffet is quite limited. Mostly Japanese style rice and dishes, some pastries and fruit. They had 2 specialty dishes, the seafood bowl with horseradish and smoke salmon waffle. Both were great. Additionally, the resort also provides soft serve and tea in the lobby in the afternoon which was again very awesome. Parking though is extremely limited. The resort does have an arrangement with the surrounding carparks so you get a good discount when you park there, although it's a short walk from there. Location-wise, pretty quiet but there are quite a few food options in the area, the very friendly and helpful staff are happy to point them out. There's also a map in the lobby to refer to and QR codes which provides direction. Conclusion: good family hotel amenities, although rooms are small and structure is dated. Refurbished rooms give a more modern touch.

We stayed in this hotel for a couple of nights in Sep/25. Overall, it's an OK stay. - Smart design with efficient use of space with the raised floor to store suitcases. This would only work for small suitcases or the ones opened in the middle. For suitcases with side opening, it wouldn't work as they would be too thick for the raised floor cavity. - Lack of USB charging ports. There's only one at the desk area which unfortunately didn't work. - There're 3 of us but the hotel only provided 2 room keys which was very inconvenient (we asked for another but were refused due to their policy???) - Breakfast was OK - Room was of reasonable size - Good location, easy parking

THE POLAR BEAR ROOM WAS AMAZING!! So off the bat, everyone was super friendly and helpful at the front desk while checking in. Personally I was in awe at how beautiful the lobby was. Afterwards, the staff helped me bring my luggage to the elevator which was super nice. The room was INCREDIBLE!! And the little cafe was fantastic too! Every time I came down, I had no idea what new thing would be awaiting for me! I loved the board with all the restaurant suggestions too! But the bath, the bath was EXTRAORDINARY! I felt so spoiled every day! I spent 23 days in Japan, did 11 different hotels and this is the one, that was my absolute favorite!

Animal themed hotel suitable for anyone with kids. When you check in you’ll get a quiz to count how many animals are there in the room. My son enjoyed spotting all the not so obvious polar bears and really didn’t wanna check out from the room. Breakfast was alright but parking is a little expensive.

What a terrible experience. Booked this hotel on booking.com (which was already paid online). The hotel charged us again and it took more than one hour for them to sort out the matter. My family wasted precious time just waiting for them to sort things out on our holiday. In terms of the room, I’ve booked a triple bed. The 3rd bed didn’t come with linen/blanket and you have to pay an additional 8000 yen and set it up yourself. Moreover, the room is not fully renovated. The toilet and entrance door are recycled from the previous hotel. Even the Aircond is from the old hotel system, not cold and not strong. Even some of the shower levers in the public bath were not working. You would think that by paying this much for a hotel, you would get what you paid for. For my family, my wife was really pissed because the reception made us pay twice and then wasted our time for the refund process, hotel room was not really ‘new/renovated’ and worst of all we paid for a triple bed room only to find the 3rd bed does not come with linen/blanket and we have to pay extra for that. What is the point of the 3rd bed then? Oh yeah, their TV is also not a smart TV, so my son couldn’t watch his particular cartoons. Also, on booking.com, it said breakfast is included for a triple bed room. They only issued vouchers for 2 adults and insist I had to pay for my kid (1 child). I showed the reception staff my booking and said ‘breakfast included for triple bed room - meaning 3 people’ but they still insisted we pay. I think you can understand why my wife was upset and how this spoilt our holiday experience. Please do the right thing and avoid this hotel as they will try to find a way to charge you more. Note: we didn’t end up using the 3rd bed and paid for my son’s breakfast buffet as my wife refused to allow this hotel to scam us into paying more. We lived in cheaper hotels and they were way better than OMO7

We paid for a Superior Triple Room for our little family of 4 (both our kids are under 6yo and can stay with us for free, but I figured a mid-journey splurge so my husband could get a better sleep with his own bed would be nice) but arrived to a room with only 2 beds made up and the 3rd bed bare, with a note saying they’ll charge us a further ¥8000 if we try to use it - puzzling considering we booked a triple room for its 3 beds, otherwise I might as well have booked a double room and saved my money right? We also paid extra for “Breakfast Included” which usually means ‘for all 4 of us’. But no, reception kept asking for more payment so my older child can eat with us. For a child who has not touched much of the other “breakfast included” hotel buffets thus far? No thanks (he ended up sitting through our Omo7 breakfast with none of the food of interest to him anyway). Disappointing they even badger about it, when they’d marketed an included breakfast with the room. The biggest horror was that they mistakenly charged me for someone else’s booking on top of my own (¥42,900 x2 is no small sum) and I wouldn’t even have realised it had they not badgered me about the breakfast charge! They said I hadn’t paid for my booking yet so I believed them. After putting through the payment, they started asking about the child breakfast fee, which made me bring up my booking confirmation to point out “Breakfast Included”, only to realise I’d paid weeks ahead for the room. The look of horror on the receptionist’s face when he realised he’d charged me for someone else’s room was almost as horrified as my own! With their limited English, it took multiple staff to communicate the issue and hours to ‘fix’ the charges - the extra charge is still pending on my credit card at the time of writing. I couldn’t get the names of staff as all nametags bear only Kanji, so I can only identify them by sight not names. Just my bad luck this receptionist went home before this billing issue was even settled. After multiple visits to reception to rectify the billing and dispute the breakfast and bedding (they don’t tell you that reception’s phone extension is ‘2’ by the way!), they eventually agreed to waive the ¥8000 make-your-own-bed-with-linen-hidden-under-the-bed fee, but by then my poor exhausted husband had fallen asleep with the 2 kids so the 3rd bed still stands bare and unused. My experience of their public bath was cut short by all these issues, but lucky me, I still had 50minutes to “relax” before it would close, it being 11.10pm by the time reception conceded the bed fee. The place was deserted since normal people don’t publicly bathe so late. Their shower is hilarious, you have to manually pump it up and down to get water through the shower head before it cuts off every 8 seconds. I lost count of the number of times I was caught off-guard and had to grope blindly for the lever, since my eyes had soap dripping in. Cost-saving exercise masked as environmentally-friendly. Overall a disappointment, we’d only stayed there for a few hours, unless you include the time we wasted at reception. Hopefully they sort out the payment problem as I fear Google-translate-communicating with them any further.

Decent hotel with spacious room ( needs to be more clean as hair found in bathroom ) Sauna was great but very crowded - Full of kids as hotel attracts families going to Asahiyama zoo ( mornings zero crowd as everyone is out ) Friendly staff who gave my daughter snacks for her birthday Parking costs 1000 yen for 24 hours

Asahikawa Shrine is one of the main shrines of Asahikawa City. Weirdly, it is located in the eastern side of Asahikawa and not in the city center. Upon researching about it, I learned that In the late 19th century, several settlements were established in Hokkaido, Japan, including Asahikawa, Kamui, Nagayama, and Kagura Village. Tonden soldiers settled in Nagayama, Asahikawa, and Toma, leading to agricultural development. The region from Higashi-Asahikawa to Toyooka and Toko was known as "Asahikawa Heimura," while the area toward present-day Asahikawa city was referred to as the "Chubetsu city area." In 1897, due to population growth in Chubetsu, the Hokkaido government covertly merged Asahikawa Heimura into Nagayama Village, renaming it as "Nagayama Village." However, residents were not consulted, leading to strong protests from Tonden soldiers and villagers. Eventually, after complaints were filed, the government acknowledged its mistake but couldn't alter the town's name. In 1899, a compromise was reached between the government and residents. Interesting...

Nice shrine.

Nice place. Very serene

Very peaceful shrine.

Saw fox there!

No tickets required when we went. This is a lovely, small, peaceful temple, with different small gardens/paths and pretty wind chimes.

(Translated by Google) The beautiful sound of wind chimes can be heard in the natural and sacred atmosphere of Hokkaido. It was a beautiful shrine that gave me the feeling of my soul being purified. (Original) 北海道の自然な空気感と神聖な雰囲気に風鈴の綺麗な音色が聞こえます。心が浄化される感覚を感じる美しい神社でした。

(Translated by Google) You can receive a goshuin stamp at the shrine office ♪ Click here to receive your prayers. (Original) 社務所で御朱印もらえます♪　御祈祷受付もこちら

(Translated by Google) You can walk from the back of Asahikawa Station (south exit) along the Chubetsu River to Kamikawa Shrine. (About 20 minutes walk) It seems that the shrine is located in a sacred place, so much so that during the reign of Emperor Meiji, construction of a villa in Asahikawa Kaguraoka was considered (the Beijing Plan). The main deities enshrined are Amaterasu Omikami, Okuninushi no Mikoto (famous for Okuninushi no Mikoto), and Sukunahikona no Mikoto. On the left seat are Toyokehime no Kami, Omononushi no Kami, Amenokaguyama no Kami, Takeminakata no Kami, Honda Bunmikoto (Homutawake no Mikoto = Emperor Ojin), and Imperial Prince Atsumi. On the right are Nabeshima Naomasa, Kuroda Kiyotaka, Nagayama Takeshiro, and Iwamura Michitoshi. Surprisingly, the right seat enshrines a deity who has made particular contributions to the development of Hokkaido and the development of the Kamikawa region and Asahikawa. Here, I would like to introduce a little about the origins of Kamikawa Shrine. It began in July 1897 when Amaterasu Omikami was enshrined at Yoshitsunedai (present-day Miyashita-dori 4-7-chome, on a hill near Asahikawa Station) as the protector of the development of the Kamikawa region and the guardian of Asahikawa. In 1899, moved to 6th and 7th Street 8-chome. (For the development of railways) In 1901, it was moved to Miyashita-dori 21-chome, and later enshrined Omi Takamikoto and Sukunahikona-no-mikoto. On June 6, 1920, the shrine was moved to Kaguraoka, where the construction of Kamikawa Imperial Palace was decided. It is a shrine with a long history and is visited by members of the imperial family. I think it is definitely a power spot shrine in Asahikawa. This time, there were some errors in the text I posted about 4 months ago (around fall last year), so I have made major revisions and edits. (I don't know) Addendum: I visited Kamikawa Shrine around the end of August last year, but I edited the review I posted after that about a month ago for the reasons mentioned above, and this time I will add a new one. There are two types of goshuin at Kamikawa Shrine: Kamikawa Shrine and Asahikawa Tenmangu Shrine. Asahikawa Tenmangu Shrine is located within the same grounds as Kamikawa Shrine. In the reviews of Kamikawa Shrine, there was a complaint about the inadequate response when signing the goshuin at the Kamikawa Shrine office. In fact, there are similar reviews of Banna-ji Temple in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, whose main hall is a national treasure. I also learned something. I visited Ban'a-ji Temple last year and posted a review, so I'm writing this as an addendum, which is like a Naoe-style long sermon written by Naoe Kanetsugu to Tokugawa Ieyasu. I posted a review like ``Letter''. It seems that there are quite a few unfavorable responses to goshuin stamps nationwide. I think it is truly regrettable that the Kamikawa Shrine office acted so rudely when signing the goshuin. As a student (I), I have never been on a goshuin tour, but I think that the worshipers who do goshuin tours genuinely believe in the gods and Buddha, are grateful for the stamps, and collect them with great care. Masu. It may have been a goshuin book with a mixture of Shinto and Buddhist stamps, but no matter what reason the shrine office may have, it is not the right thing for a Shinto priest to look down on or treat worshipers visiting the goshuin stamps with disrespect. there is no. Even if a shrine has strict regulations regarding the stamps, you can decline the request after explaining in a kind and easy-to-understand manner. Asahikawa, Hokkaido in winter is probably murderously cold (nearly frigid), and after having to wait for a long time in the cold early morning air, I was sent home without a proper explanation because I couldn't figure out where to write. Well, it's not something that anyone can stomach or accept. I think they should at least be considerate of the people who come to visit the shrine, such as asking them to wait in a warm room during the winter, since they are receiving a stamp fee. Even though people are visiting from far and wide in search of the miraculous goshuin of Kamikawa Shrine, which I heard in the sound, I wonder if they are being treated in such an unpleasant manner as before, making fun of the visitors to the goshuin shrine. , the reputation of Kamikawa Shrine will be lowered and it will become a hate spot rather than a power spot. It is a wonderful shrine with a long and strict history and deep ties to the imperial family, so I sincerely hope that in the future it will change its disrespectful attitude towards the visitors who come to visit the goshuin stamps, and that they will receive their goshuin stamps as a divine response. Masu. In the end, the same thing happened here as well. (Original) 旭川駅裏(南口)から忠別川沿いに、上川神社まで歩いて行けます。(徒歩20分程) 明治天皇の御治世に、旭川神楽岡に離宮建設が検討されたほど(北京計画)、神聖な場所に建つ神社である様です。 御祭神は、主神に天照大御神(アマテラスオオミカミ)、大己貴命( オホナムチノミコト、大国主尊が有名)と少彦名命(スクナヒコナノミコト)です。 左座に豊受姫神、大物主神、天香久山神(アメノカグヤマノカミ)、建御名方神(タケミナカタノカミ)、誉田分命(ホムタワケノミコト=応神天皇)、敦実親王。 右座に鍋島直正命、黒田清隆命、永山武四郎命、岩村通俊命。 右座には、北海道開拓や上川地方-旭川の発展に特に、ご功労された方を御祭神としてお祀りしているらしく、驚きです。 ここで少し、上川神社縁起を紹介します。 明治26年7月、上川地方開拓守護、旭川の鎮守として、義経台(現旭川駅付近の高台、宮下通4~7丁目)に天照大御神をお祀りしたのが始まり。 明治31年、6・7条通8丁目に移る。(鉄道の発達の為) 明治35年、宮下通21丁目に移り、その後、大己貴命と少彦名命をお祀りする。 大正13年6月6日、上川離宮建設が決定された神楽岡に神社を移す。 皇族の御参拝もある、由緒正しい神社です。 旭川では間違いなく、パワースポットの神社だと思います。 この度、４ヶ月程前(昨年秋頃)に投稿した文章に、一部誤りがあった為、大幅に修正、編修致しました。(あしからず) 再追記:　昨年の八月末頃に上川神社に参詣しましたが、その後に投稿した口コミを１ヶ月程前に先の理由から編修し、今回更に新たに追記します。 上川神社は御朱印が、上川神社と旭川天満宮の２つあります。 旭川天満宮は、同じ上川神社境内にあります。 上川神社の口コミに、上川神社社務所の御朱印記帳の際の、対応の不備についての苦情的内容がありました。 実は似た様な事が、栃木県足利市の鑁阿寺(ばんなじ、本堂は国宝)の口コミにもあり、厳格な由緒正しい神社仏閣ほど、神仏を混合した御朱印記帳を、快く思わない傾向があることも知りました。 小生(私)は昨年、鑁阿寺に訪れていて口コミ投稿していましたので、追記という形(かたち)で、まるで直江状(なおえじょう。直江兼続が徳川家康に送った説教染みた長い書状)の様な口コミを投稿しました。 御朱印記帳に関する宜しく無い対応は、全国的に少なからずあるみたいです。 上川神社の社務所が、御朱印記帳の際に失礼な対応をしたということは、誠に遺憾なことだと思います。 小生(私)は御朱印巡りというものをしたことはないけれど、御朱印巡りをされている参拝客達は神仏を純粋に信じて止まず、御朱印を有り難く思って、大切に集めているのだろうと思います。 神仏を混合した御朱印帳だったのかも知れませんが、社務所側にどんな理由があったとしても、御朱印巡りの参拝客に対して、見下したり不敬に扱うことは、神職者のすることではありません。 仮に神社の、御朱印に関する規則的なこだわりがあったとしても、親切丁寧に解りやすく説明した上でお断りすればいいことです。 冬場の北海道 旭川は、おそらく殺人的寒さ(極寒に近い)だろうし、そんな早朝の寒空の中を長々と待たされた挙げ句に、記入箇所が判らないからと、まともな説明も無く帰されれば、誰だって腹が立ち納得出来るものではありません。 御朱印代というものを頂戴しているのだろうから、せめて冬場は温かい室内で待機してもらう等の、御朱印巡り参拝客達に対して気の利いた配慮をするべきだと思います。 音に聴こえた、霊験あらたかな上川神社の御朱印を求めて、遙々(はるばる)参詣されているのに、先の様な御朱印巡り参拝客を馬鹿にした様な不快な対応をしていては、上川神社の評価を下げ、パワースポットどころか、ヘイトスポットの神社と成り果ててしまうでしょう。 由緒正しく厳格な、皇族とも縁(ゆかり)の深い、信仰厚い素晴らしい神社ですので、今後は御朱印巡り参拝客達に対する不敬な態度は改め、それこそ神対応で御朱印記帳されることを、切に願います。 結局ここでも、直江状の様に成ってしまいました。

(Translated by Google) Full of positive energy (Original) 正能量滿滿

(Translated by Google) We sell fortunes and charms It is also famous as Kinun Shrine. Amulets for financial luck and prosperous business, etc. There are many people who buy it. (Original) おみくじやお守りを販売してます 金運神社としても有名なので 金運、商売繫盛のお守りなどを 買い求める人が多いです。

(Translated by Google) A shrine that represents the stately Kamikawa area. You can also receive a stamp from Asahikawa Tenmangu Shrine. (Original) 風格のある上川を代表する神社。 旭川天満宮の御朱印もいただけます。

(Translated by Google) I think it is a very splendid shrine. I received a goshuin stamp at the shrine office, but it didn't feel right. (Original) とても立派な神社だと思います。 社務所で御朱印いただきましたが、なんか感じ悪いです。

(Translated by Google) On the first day off each month, I go to pray and draw my fortune. I do this to refresh my mind and to start the new month. (Original) 毎月最初の休みにはお参りに行き、おみくじを引きます。 気持ちの入れ替えと新たな月の始めとして行ってます。

Former Rail Station of JR Hokkaido and now is a hiking trail.

(Translated by Google) [A place where a retro feeling becomes a picture] The retro atmosphere I like it very much ★ Cross from the parking lot Kamui Ohashi also feels good ★ Inside Learn about Kamuy Kotan There was an exhibition. There is a retired SL It is a civil engineering heritage There is Kamuy Kotan tunnel For those who like it Spectacular and photogenic I think it's a spot. (Original) 【 レトロ感が、画になる場所 】 レトロな雰囲気が とても好きです★ 駐車場から来るまでに渡る 神居大橋も良い感じ★ 中には 神居古潭について学べる 展示がされていました。 引退したＳＬがあったり 土木遺産になっている 神居古潭トンネルがあり 好き人にとっては 見応え、写真映えする スポットだと思います。

(Translated by Google) Both the SL and the station building were very impressive. The view from Kamui Ohashi was also outstanding. The toilet next to the station building is also a cultural property lol Since I went to the beginning of autumn, the autumn leaves looked very beautiful. D51 is one of the few D51s in Hokkaido. I feel the history because my relatives were also driving during the JNR era. (Original) SLも駅舎もとてもよく感動的でした。また神居大橋からの景色も抜群でした。駅舎横のトイレも文化財だとか笑 秋口に行ったので紅葉がとても綺麗に映えていました。 D51は北海道の中にあるわずかなうちのD51です。国鉄時代親戚も運転していたので歴史を感じます。

(Translated by Google) It is a place that became an abandoned station due to the route change of the Hakodate Main Line. The Kamuikotan bus stop is the nearest bus stop, but the problem is that the number of buses is small. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle at the tourist association at Asahikawa Station and head for the abandoned railway cycling road. By the way, I visited by renting a bicycle. (Original) 函館本線のルート変更で廃線 廃駅になった場所です 路線バスの神居古潭バス停が最寄りですが、便数が少ないのがネックです もしくは旭川駅の観光協会でレンタサイクルで廃線跡のサイクリングロードで向かうのも良いかと ちなみに、私はレンタサイクルで伺いました

(Translated by Google) It's not a place that I have a special connection with, but I like it so much that I visit it two or three times a year. If you go down the narrow path that enters diagonally from the entrance of Kamui Tunnel on National Route 12, you will find a store, and there is a parking space beside it. If you walk toward the river, you will come to a suspension bridge, and after crossing the suspension bridge, you will see the old station building. The spectacular view from the suspension bridge is a majestic landscape with beautiful autumn leaves, especially in autumn. It's pitch black at night, but when I cross the bridge alone with a flashlight in my hand, I feel a tingling sensation in my heart, and it's an addictive feeling that I can't seem to stop. Late at night in the summer, I decided to test my courage by myself wearing just a short-sleeved T-shirt and miniskirt, so I took a flashlight and walked towards the tunnel. I saw the people who seemed to be visiting the spots walking towards me while conversing with each other. It seems that many insects were hiding in the grass under my feet that was wet with the night dew. On another day, I felt like I heard the voice of a beast that I thought was a bear, so I'm not going to go late at night again. (Original) 私にとって特に縁のある場所ではありませんが、なかなか好きなスポットなので年に２〜３度は訪れるお気に入りの場所です。 国道１２号線神居トンネル入口付近から斜めに入る小径を下ると商店があり、その傍らに駐車スペースがあります。 川へ向かって歩いて行くと吊り橋があり、吊り橋を渡ると、古い駅舎があるのが見えてきます。 吊り橋から望む絶景は、特に秋には紅葉が美しく荘厳な景観です。 夜は漆黒の闇になりますが、一人で懐中電灯片手に橋を渡ると、心にゾワゾワ来るものがあり、それはそれでクセになるというか、なかなかやめられない感覚です。 夏の深夜に半袖Ｔシャツとミニスカートだけで一人肝試しをしようと思い、懐中電灯を持ってトンネル方面へ歩いて行きましたが、正面から幾つかの懐中電灯を照らしながら、肝試しか心霊スポット巡りに来たと思われる人達が会話しながらこちらに向かって来るのが見えたので、ちょっと怖くなり気付かれないように引き返し家に帰りました。 夜露に濡れた足元の草むらに多数の虫が潜んでいたようで、家に帰ると猛烈な虫刺されでボコボコに腫れ上がってしまいました。 あと別の日にはクマなのではないかと思われる獣の声が聞こえたように感じたので、二度と深夜に行くのはやめようと思っています。

(Translated by Google) There is a restored station building It is unknown whether the design of the active era is used as it is A station name sign and a brick abutment remain on the site of the platform. The Ishikari River seen from the suspension bridge leading to the station is also dynamic 😊 (Original) 復元された駅舎があります 現役時代のデザインがそのまま使われているのかは不明です ホーム跡に駅名標、レンガ積みの橋台跡が残ります 駅に至る吊橋から眺める石狩川もダイナミックです😊

(Translated by Google) 2022/07/16 This is sake served at the Ochanomizu Garden Palace restaurant. ``Heavy snow Kura”. It has a standard, passable taste that makes you feel like you've had it somewhere before, and it goes well with food. The price is also cheap Speaking of sake, I was looking forward to learning about the region's background, but even though it calls itself Taisetsu, its origin is unknown. When I googled Taisetsu no Kura, it came up that it was closed in Asahikawa. Is this a brewery that has gone out of business? Has the major liquor manufacturer next door taken over the brewery? (This is it?) Is the head office located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo? Where is heavy snow being made? (Original) 2022/07/16　お茶の水ガーデンパレスのレストランで提供される日本酒だ。『大雪の 蔵』。 どこかで飲んだようなよく言ってスタンダードな無難な美味しさで料理によく合う。 値段も安い 日本酒といえば、その地方の背景を楽しみにしていていたのだが、大雪を名乗る割には出自が不明。というのは大雪の蔵でググると旭川で閉業と出てくる。廃業の蔵?その隣の大手酒メーカーが引き継いで作ってるのか?（ここが？） 本社は東京墨田区? 大雪どこで作ってるねん！

(Translated by Google) I am fascinated by brick buildings. (Original) レンガ造りの建物に魅力を感じてしまいます。

(Translated by Google) enter sandman (Original) エンターサンドマン

(Translated by Google) It was built in 1901 at the entrance of Takemura Hospital, and when the hospital was demolished in 1968, this Rokkakudo was the only one that was relocated and restored. (Original) 1901年に竹村医院の玄関に建てられ、1968年の病院解体時、この六角堂だけが移転、復元されたそうです。

(Translated by Google) It turned out to be called the Rokkaku Hall of Jukchon Hospital. It’s a beautiful building. (Original) 原来叫这个名字呀 竹村病院六角堂 很好看的建筑

(Translated by Google) It is located between the Yasushi Inoue Memorial Museum and the Teijiro Nakahara Sculpture Museum. It is a small but beautiful building. (Original) 井上靖記念館と中原悌二郎彫刻美術館のあいだに建っています。小ぶりながらも美しい建物です。

(Translated by Google) It's a stylish building. (Original) お洒落な建物ですね。