The 13 best free attractions in Asahikawa

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.

Absolute ghost town, most of the shops were either closed or permanently abandoned. A couple were open but nothing much really. Just a long strip of nothing. A quiet place to stroll around if that’s what you’re looking for.

super dead street, most of the shops were closed whether we visited in the evening or in the morning. just a handful of clothes shops and restaurants (mostly izakaya) open. still nice to stroll down if you have nothing else to do, i guess.

Asahikawa Heiwa-dori is a shopping street in Hokkaido, Japan. Opened in 1972, Heiwa-doti Kaimono Koen is Japan's first permanent pedestrian-only street. It extends around 1 km to the north near Asahikawa Station, with various unique shops, sculptures and trees. It's a shame, when I visited it was quiet and almost all the shops were closed.

Most of the shops were closed and hours of operation on Google are not accurate. It's an eclectic collection of mismatch shops. It's a little more lively at night but remember to read reviews and avoid shattered expectations.

We spent ¥500 parking fee to stroll on this street only to spend 10mins walking aimlessly about as it was a ghost street. Almost all the shops were shuttered at 1pm+ and remained the same when we went back to check at 7pm+. This was on a Monday. Luckily we found a great alternative place to spend our afternoon which was MegaCentreTRIAL discount megastore. All the things there were waaaaay cheaper than other supermarkets.

Most of the shops are closed regardless of time. Some resturant and bars are open till night, although other shops are closed by evening.

Maybe save ur shopping for Sapporo or other bigger cities…

A fairly open land on the edge of the river that is often used as a place for events, especially winter festivals. The park itself is beautiful and attractive. It is also spacious.

Beautiful park. There are squirrels in the forest. You can rent a boat for 400yen (30 minutes). Free parking

This was the first stop for my partner and I on our one night stay in Asahikawa. It is a short 25 minutes walk from the JR station and is certainly well worth it! Perhaps it was an off-peak season, but we were essentially the only ones in the whole park and we could enjoy the time strolling around leisurely which was very romantic. We came across a shrine with a cute crossing bridge, a lovely pond where you can rent small boats to paddle on and big open spaces where we saw beautiful tulips! There seems to be fairly easy and accessible parking available, as well as very clean bathrooms located around the park. Definitely a must-go if you are in Asahikawa for a stroll or to sit by the pond and unwind :)

Beautiful well maintained park. Can't go wrong relaxing here.

Beautiful place. I highly recommend coming here during Sakura season (beginning of May) and take a rowing boat (500 Yen) to get the best experience.

Wonderful park and great home base to spend a morning strolling and then walking down to the quaint shops in the downtown core

Nice free park, looks good in summer and winter!

Lovely park that gets lit up at night during Cherry blossom season. Do not drive to the park during the Sakura festival. Limited access means a long line.

One of the best zoos - very well organised and designed so that you dont miss a thing as you walk thr the zoo. Love the close encounters with the animals especially the penguins. Fantastic glass domes which offers a different views of penguins as they swim right next to or over you.

A remote hilltop. I must explore here more. But first I will get a bear bell to be safe from startling wild animals. Always wear a bell when walking in the forest in Japan.

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and beautiful, but not lit at night, unless you count the parking lot lights. I arrived at dusk and stayed for around 45 minutes, but didn't even see a mechanism for any lights. Possibly discontinued this year? Could hear the animals in the zoo though, which was interesting.

20 odd minutes of easy walk up the hill is rewarded with a nice view of the countryside plus a meditative experience

Beautiful flower....

Beautiful forest park on the mountain top

Lovely snowy winter walk! There is an area where you can rent sleds and cross country skis.

1 Dec 2024 😊💛

A very nice garden near train station.

(Translated by Google) It's opposite the bus route from Asahikawa Station, facing the city center. Just outside the west exit of the Aeon Mall, you'll see a large rock-like sculpture. After exiting, you'll find yourself in a park with a garden. The scenery is breathtaking, and at sunset, it's truly breathtaking! It was beyond words. (Original) 아사히카와 역에서 버스가 다니고 시내쪽을 바라보는 곳의 반대편입니다. 서쪽 이온몰과 직결되어 있는 바로 앞에서 큰 돌을 세워둔 것 같은 조형물을 보고 나가시면, 정원을 포함한 공원이 시작 됩니다. 풍광이 멋있고 해질녘이면 감탄에 감탄! 이루 말할수 없을 만큼 좋았습니다.

(Translated by Google) This garden-style park spreads out in front of JR Asahikawa Station. It's so beautiful you'll wonder if this is really in front of a station. Rocks from Kamuikotan are on display. (Original) JR旭川駅前に広がる庭園風公園。これが駅前か？と思わせる程見事な公園です。神居古潭の岩が展示されていました。

(Translated by Google) It's a beautifully maintained park. If the weather is nice, it's a great place to take a leisurely stroll. I doubt there are many cities with such a large, green space behind a station. (Original) 綺麗に整備された公園です。天気が良ければゆっくりと散歩するのも良いと思います。駅裏にこんな広い緑溢れる場所がある都市はそうそうないのでは？

(Translated by Google) This park stretches out in front of Asahikawa Station, a terminal station. 🏞️ The opposite of the north exit is a charming sight. The photo shows a craft beer event held in early summer. (Original) 旭川というターミナル駅の目の前に広がる公園🏞️ 北口とは正反対な所は魅力的 写真は初夏に行われたクラフトビールイベントの様子です

The view at this place was spectacular. The flowers had a variety of colors and the same was beautiful. The air was refreshing and pictures taken with best with a blue sky. The place was big and you could not finish walking it within 5 hours. You could take a car and drive around it. I visited on a public holiday I did not have to wait and I could buy tickets there directly.

Nice place for flowers field watching but you will pay for the access. The place was extremely crowded, a lot of touristic bus stopped by. The famous potatoes snacks weren't so exciting. They're not salty and not crunchy outside. It was fun renting the kart even though it was expensive compared to the ratio yen/time

Visiting Shikisai-no-oka truly feels like stepping into a painting. The rolling hills are covered with many different kinds of flowers, each arranged carefully to create stunning patterns and colorful waves that stretch across the landscape. From tulips to lavender, sunflowers to marigolds, the gardens showcase the best of every season. What makes this place so special is not only the vibrant colors, but also the way the flowers are planted in creative designs — forming beautiful shapes and breathtaking panoramas that look magical from every angle. Whether you walk among the blooms or view them from above, the scenery is endlessly impressive. The gardens are peaceful, well-kept, and surrounded by the natural beauty of Biei’s gentle hills, making it a perfect place to relax and take photos. Truly, Shikisai-no-oka is a must-visit destination in Hokkaido for anyone who loves nature, flowers, and unforgettable views. 🌿✨

I visited Shikisai-no-Oka in July, and while the weather was hot and humid, arriving right at opening made all the difference. I beat the tour buses and had the chance to capture stunning photos of the vibrant flower fields without crowds. The panoramic views of rolling hills blanketed in seasonal blooms are absolutely breathtaking - like walking through a living painting. Despite the heat, the early morning light and peaceful atmosphere made it a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended for photographers and nature lovers - just go early and bring water!

This is a gorgeous place also called a great paradise! The colorful flowers and gardens are stunning for visitors from all over the world! If you visit Japan, you must have a great visit here ! You can enjoy your visual feast and feel the wonderful atmosphere out of you inner mind! As long as you’re happy and cheerful, you can take your time to relax and enjoy yourself as much as you want to! It’s worth visiting here and also bring you fantastic memories for good!

This flower garden in Biei is very impressive in terms of its expansive size and meticulous upkeep. Spread over rolling hill slopes, the flowering plants create bands of vibrant colours that are a sight to behold. My wife and I visited the garden in July and the flower blooms were fresh and beautiful. Although summer was sunny and hot, our visit was blessed with a very pleasant daytime temperature of 22℃. It was very enjoyable to stroll along the pathways, enjoy the flowers and take photos. As the garden is big, visitors can pay for transport options like tractor-pulled wagons or self-drive golf buggies. At the entrance, there is a big retail shop. Carparking is chargeable at ¥500 per entry and we had to circle around to find a vacant lot. Entry into the garden is also chargeable at ¥500 per adult. Notwithstanding the charges, the garden attracts many visitors. Although the car park was full and the entrance was crowded when we visited, the garden had a relaxing atmosphere as visitors were well spread out across its extensive grounds. In our two trips to Hokkaido, we visited Shikisai-no-Oka and both visits were memorable. It is a “must visit” flower garden.

A reason to come to Furano in itself. There are flowers planted from around April to November every year, so a good six months with varied views as the flower fields are constantly changing depending on the season. The rolling hills create many opportunities for beautiful vistas and photos. The admission fee of 500 yen is incredibly fair too. Definitely a place to visit during Spring, Summer or Autumn.

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

Enjoyable walking from the station along the river and through the gardens. Much better than the depressing shopping mall on the other side of the station. What a contrast!

Perfect for family picnics! Great view! Lots of flowers!

lovely garden to visit if you drop by Asahikawa Station :)

love the beautiful flowers and the garden! relaxation on its max~

environment is nice. But only 3 car parking can be available. Slow response of service desk thu whatsapp.

Flower's are perished, though the view is beautiful near the river

Well maintained next to ashikawa station

(Translated by Google) Hanasaki Athletics Stadium. I came on the Ocean Day public holiday, and there were many athletes and track and field students. There is a track usage fee. There are vending machines inside and public restrooms near the track. The track has been newly laid, and the stands are under construction. (Original) 하나사키 육상 경기장. 바다의 날 공휴일에 왔는데, 선수들과 육상 학생들이 많았다. 트랙 사용료가 있다. 안에 자판기와 트랙 근처에 공중 화장실이 있다.트랙이 새로 깔렸고, 관중석은 공사중.

(Translated by Google) In June, you can take a rest on the bench while enjoying the wisteria flowers, which smell wonderful and the open space with a pleasant breeze. I recommend it. (Original) 6月ベンチの休憩しながら藤の花？があってとてもいい匂いと開けた場所で気持ちいい風が吹くところです。おすすめです。

(Translated by Google) A sports park in Hanasakicho. It's the largest sports ground in Asahikawa, with large stadiums and ball fields, including the famous Starfin Baseball Stadium. I used to run here during sports festivals when I was a student. As it's a park, the public can also enjoy strolling here. The 2nd Division of the Japan Self-Defense Forces is stationed across the street, but this land used to be the grounds of the 7th Division. In the anime "Girls Band Cry," the ball field and Starfin Baseball Stadium appear in scenes from Momoka's high school days in Asahikawa. (Original) 花咲町にあるスポーツ公園。 有名なスタルヒン球場をはじめ大きな競技場や球技場がある旭川で一番大きなスポーツ場です。私も学生時代の体育祭などで走りました。公園なので一般の方が散歩など楽しんだりもしています。自衛隊第2師団の駐屯地が向かいにありますが昔はこの土地も第七師団の敷地でした。 アニメ「ガールズバンドクライ」では桃香の旭川での高校時代のシーンで球技場とスタルヒン球場が登場しています。

(Translated by Google) I mainly go to Starkhin Stadium to watch high school baseball games! Soba and udon are delicious! Parking is available on the riverbed, and there are good bus connections. (Original) おもに高校野球観戦でスタルヒン球場に行きます！ お蕎麦、うどんが美味しいんです！ 駐車場は河川敷が利用できますし、バスの便も良いです。

(Translated by Google) The park is large and seems to be a good place for walking dogs. The cherry blossoms were beautiful, but there were a lot of crows, so they would steal not only our food but also our lunch bags. (Original) 公園は広く、犬の散歩コースになっているようです。桜が綺麗で良かったですが、カラスが多いので食べ物はもちろんランチバック位は取られるほどでした。

(Translated by Google) There is a gymnasium in the center of the very large grounds where various tournaments are held. This time, I went to cheer on the housewives' badminton tournament. (Original) とても広い敷地の中心に体育館があり、いろんな大会が催されています。今回は家庭婦人バドミントン大会の応援に出向きました。

(Translated by Google) Golden Week 2021. I came to see the cherry blossoms with my family because there was nowhere to go due to the self-restraint. Although it wasn't in full bloom, my family seemed satisfied. My child was running around happily. I would like to bring him again next time. A high school tennis tournament was held on the tennis court. (Original) 2021年のゴールデンウィーク。 外出自粛でどこも行くところがないので、家族で桜を見に来ました。 満開ではなかったですが、家族は満足したようです。 我が子は楽しそうに走り回っていました。 また今度、連れてきたいと思います。 テニスコートでは、高校生のテニス大会をやっていました。

(Translated by Google) I took a walk along the promenade. There are not many insects at this time of year, While feeling the pleasant breeze, I enjoyed the relaxing time. I went there for the first time in a while, Benches, etc. have been maintained and updated. There was also a guide map of the park. (Original) 遊歩道を散歩してきました。 この時期は虫もすくなくて、 心地よい風を感じながら、 ゆったりとした時間を楽しめました。 久しぶりに行きましたが、 ベンチ等の整備、更新がされていて 公園の案内図も設置されていましたね。

(Translated by Google) Also known as the Lottery Amusement Park. It's a park I've been familiar with since I was little. It has some unique athletic equipment, and it seems to be old and worn, so the city is moving to demolish it. I understand that it's easier to get funding from the national government for a new building, but I hope they'll maintain it through repairs, etc. (Original) 別名、宝くじ遊園。小さい時から親しみのある公園です。ちょっと個性的なアスレチックがあり、老朽化してるらしく、壊す方向性で市が動いてるそうです。新築の方が国から予算がもらいやすいのはわかりますが、どうか補修等で維持して欲しいですね。

(Translated by Google) You can enter from Asahikawa Shindo, but you may get lost as it is a side street. It's located near Asahikawa Garrison. There is a campsite and a walking path here. This is a family-friendly park. As Asahikawa is a wooden town, the play equipment is made of wood and is very large, so if you have a 5-year-old child, it will be really fun (lol) There are approximately 15 or 6 parking spaces. There's only one vending machine and there's no convenience store nearby. Mom, please make sure you have plenty of water. This is not a park where adults go together❗ (lol) (Original) 旭川新道から入りますが、脇道入るので結構迷うかもしれません。 旭川駐屯地の近くにありますよ キャンプ場もあったり遊道があったりとここは ファミリー向けの公園です。 遊具は木の街旭川だけあって木製で非常に大きく、五歳位のお子さんいたらかなり喜びますね(笑) 駐車場は約１５、６台です 自販機一台で近くにコンビニありませんから お母さんはしっかり水分用意していって下さい。 大人同士行く公園では❗ありません❗(笑)

(Translated by Google) Shunkodai Park has a very nice walking path through the forest, including a campsite. If you're lucky, you might be able to spot a red-headed woodpecker or a Japanese squirrel. Walk along the path in the sunlight filtering through the foliage while listening to the birds singing on the soprano. You can see the beautiful skunk cabbage colony from the promenade in the park. (Original) 春光台公園はキャンプ場を含め森の中の散策路がとても素敵ですね。 運が良ければアカゲラやエゾリスに出会えるかもしれません。 ソプラノで歌う小鳥の声を聞きながら木漏れ日の道を歩いてください。公園内にある遊歩道からは見事な水芭蕉群生地を見る事が出来ます。

(Translated by Google) This campground is conveniently located near town. There is a hot spring just down the hill from Shunkodai, and although it is further away than the hot spring, it is also within walking distance to a convenience store. It's a managed campground, so the restrooms are clean. (Original) 町の近くにこのキャンプ場があるので便利です。 春光台の坂を下ったちょっと先に温泉や、温泉より距離がありますがコンビニも行ける距離です。 管理されているキャンプ場なのでトイレもきれいです。

(Translated by Google) This is when I was able to see this year's cherry blossoms for the last time. When I asked someone with a camera hanging around their neck to take a picture of us, they took a very nice photo, and I realized that they didn't have a camera hanging around their neck. I was healed The image was taken by me This is what it looks like at night Fireworks and clean up properly (Original) 今年の桜をギリギリ見れたときです 首からカメラ下げてる人に自分たちの写真を頼んだらとても綺麗に撮ってくれてダテにカメラぶら下げてないなと思いました 癒されました 画像は私が撮ったものですが 夜はこういう感じです 花火してきちんと後片付けです

(Translated by Google) The venue is clean, the management staff has long service hours and can communicate in simple English. (Original) 場地乾淨，管理人員服務時間長，能用簡單英語溝通。

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(Translated by Google) I heard on TV that it was the best time to see the flowers, so I went there today after my shift. Most of the katakuri were withering, but the Ezoengosaku and Yamazakura were blooming beautifully. As I climbed a little further up, I came across a small shrine and an old stone monument with the words ``Yama no Kami'' written on it. The shrine, guardian dogs, etc. are quite old, but the decorative reliefs make me think that they must have been beautiful in the past. The engraving was confirmed. It was kind of mysterious. If I can go again next year, I would like to see the Katakuri in full bloom. (Original) テレビで『見頃だよー』みたいなのを聞いたので、今日、当直明け行ってきました。 カタクリはほぼ、枯れかけていましたが、エゾエンゴサクやヤマザクラなど、綺麗に咲いていました。 少し登って行くと、小さなお社があり、『山之神』と書いた古い石碑がありました。 お社や狛犬などがかなり古いものでしたが、昔は美しかったんだろうな、と思う装飾レリーフ？彫刻が確認できました。 なんか、神秘的でした。 来年以降、また行けたら次は、カタクリが綺麗に咲いているのを見たいです。

(Translated by Google) 2025.4/22 visit A little early? Ezoengosaku is almost in full bloom Katakuri has many unopened flower buds. I wonder if it will open in 2 or 3 days when it gets warmer. A glimpse of Ezono Ryukinka as well. Trillium trillium is not yet available A glimpse of Nirinsou too Skunk cabbage is blooming The voice of the nuthatch was loud and the drumming of the woodpecker echoed. (Original) 2025.4/22訪問 ちょい早？ エゾエンゴサクは満開に近い カタクリは開いていない花蕾が沢山 暖かくなったら2、3日でも開くかな エゾノリュウキンカもチラホラ オオバナノエンレイソウはまだ ニリンソウもチラホラ 水芭蕉は咲いてる ゴジュウカラの声が高らかに、キツツキのドラミングが響き渡っていました

(Translated by Google) It seems that it is very beautiful when the Japanese katakuri and Ezo trillium are in full bloom, and I went to the park after hearing the rumors, but I was disappointed that the season for the katakuri was over... However, it was beautiful to see the flowers such as the Japanese katakuri, the Ezo japonica, and the trillium trillium in bloom. I would like to visit next year during the best season for katakuri. (Original) カタクリとエゾエンゴサクが満開の時はとてもキレイなようで、噂を聞き来園ひましたがカタクリの時期は終わっていて残念…でもニリンソウやエゾエンゴサク、オオバナノエンレイソウなどが咲いていてキレイでした。 来年はカタクリのベストシーズンに訪れたいです。

(Translated by Google) I went to see Karakuri. You can take photos of Katakuri flowers while walking along the promenade, which is just 900 meters long. The staff member told me that the white katakuri was also blooming today, so I was able to take a photo. (Original) カラクリを見に行きました。1周900m程の丁度良い遊歩道を歩きながらカタクリの花を撮影できます。 スタッフのおじさんが今日は白いカタクリも咲いたと教えてくれて撮影出来ました。

(Translated by Google) This is a natural park managed by the Sake no Otokoyama, which is only open for a little less than a month in spring (approximately from mid-April to the end of April). Before you go, check the Otokoyama web page to see if it's open. Please note that depending on your car's navigation system, you may not be able to find the location by searching. When the park is closed, the fence several hundred meters below the park is closed, so you cannot go there. The park opens at 9 a.m. If you go first thing in the morning, there will be fewer people strolling around, so I think it's a good place to take photos. The route goes in circles, so you can go around it all in about an hour. My feet are a little rough in some places, so I recommend wearing sneakers or other shoes that you can walk around in. High heels are impossible (I don't think there are any). The purpose of coming here is to see one of the largest clusters of anthrax in Hokkaido. There are also a few white katakuri, but I think it would be better to ask the shop at Otokoyama about this. You can also see skunk cabbage, but it's a little far from the promenade, so you'll need a telephoto camera of 150mm or more. It's a nice walking course where you can hear the chirping of wild birds. There is a shop selling Otokoyama's sake and non-alcoholic amazake, making it a great souvenir. Since maintenance is difficult, I donated a small amount to the charity fund. (Original) 春の1ヶ月弱しか（概ね4月中頃～末頃まで）オープンしない日本酒の男山が管理する自然公園です。 行くには事前に男山のwebページでオープンしているかを確認してください。場所は車のナビによっては検索でも出ないのでご注意を。 閉園していると公園よりも数百メートル下のフェンスが締まるので行けません。 公園は9時オープン、朝一番に行くと散策する方も少なく撮影には良いかと思います。 ルートは周回するので全て回っても1時間程度で回れますね。 足元がところどころ悪いのでスニーカーなど散策できる靴がいいと思います。ハイヒールは無理ですね（居ないと思いますが）。 ここに来る目的はカタクリの群生として道内でも指折りに多いです。 白カタクリも数少ないながらありますが、これは男山の売店の方に聞いたほうが良いと思います。 あと、水芭蕉も見られますが、遊歩道から少し離れるのでカメラは150mm以上の望遠が必要になるかなと。 野鳥のさえずりもありいい散歩コースです。 男山の日本酒やアルコールが入っていない甘酒などが売られる売店があるのでお土産にいいですよ。 維持管理が大変なので協力金に少ないながらも寄付しました。

(Translated by Google) Katakuri flowers are in full bloom! It was my first time to see so many hard flowers blooming and I was so moved. There were a lot of people entering the park, but the parking lot was large and there were people in charge, so we were able to park without any problems. It blooms all over the mountain, so you can admire it along the promenade, but there are ups and downs. Even so, the ground was soft with no steps, so even elderly people with canes were able to walk slowly and watch it. Thank you to Otokoyama Sake Brewery for free admission! (Original) かたくりの花が満開！こんなに沢山のかたくりの花が咲いているのを見たのは初めてで感動しました。 多数入園していましたが、駐車場も広くて係の方もいるので問題なく駐車出来ました。 山一帯に咲いているので遊歩道に沿って鑑賞出来ますが起伏があります。 それでも段が無いやわらかい土の上なので杖をついた高齢の方もゆっくりと歩いて見ていました。 入園料無料で男山酒造さんに感謝です！

Cost 300¥\person, amazing place. Very peaceful and fun to watch the birds in the morning. Might be a bit noisy early in the day, but not too bad. Overall we had fun.

Visited during summer, kids had a fun time in the water playground. There's also other places within the area such as observation decks giving a good view of the surrounds. We also rode on the go karts. There were also camping grounds for tents and some lodges. Next time we might take advantage of these spots as the area was quite nice.

Easy and inexpensive snowshoe rental, and interesting trails crisscrossing the southern slope of the Canmore ski area. Some cross country ski trials and such as well. Snowfall has been light this year, and the trails are easy to navigate (1/2020).

Visited during summer of 2023 !!! Very relaxing atmosphere with great weather!

Wonderful for family camping. The kitchen is well equipped. Newly built.

The photo was a view from the Mint Cabin-B. It's white Christmas!

good place for summer!