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.

Went on a day that snowed in autumn (end of October!). Loved seeing the penguins, polar bears, and other animals. It would be great to explore it when there is no snow though so I dont have to worry about slipping but I heard it's really popular in winter because of the penguin walk.

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.

A little out of the way if you’re taking public transport. Took me about 20minutes to walk from the nearest train station. The Gardens are really well maintained with various flower souvenirs you can get from the gift shop. There is also a hill for you to hike up to. It is rather steep, so wear grippy shoes. I completed the garden in about an hour.

1000 yen entrance fee for a really lovely stroll in a large garden. The top of the hill has a swing and it was so cute finding gnomes hidden everywhere! Such a good photo spot. It felt pretty magical.

I visited Ueno Farm’s Gnomes Garden in July and paid a ¥1,000 entrance fee - worth every yen. The gardens are styled like an English cottage garden, but with a uniquely Japanese sense of harmony and care. Winding paths, blooming flowers, and whimsical touches create a storybook atmosphere. The entire grounds are just beautiful - lush, peaceful, and full of character. It’s the kind of place where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and feel completely transported. A must-visit for garden lovers and anyone looking for a serene escape in Hokkaido.

Highly recommend to visit this beautiful garden. After painting the entry fee, you find yourself in a stunning well maintained garden. Then the path takes you to a more wild and steep part. Then it goes back to the well maintained area again. There are lots of pretty installations for photo opportunity. My daughter enjoyed looking for gnomes and a prize at the end was a highlight for her.

1000 yen is too expensive for what it is. Only the garden area around the entrance is kinda nice and show some maintenances, but after that it was just weeds. I went there at the end of August, some flowers were dying.

Lovely place that had a whimsical feel rather than the heavily curated/industrial look of typical flower farms. There were flowers everywhere and we had fun exploring the area. The rainbow chairs and swing sets at the top of the hill make for very nice photo ops, and the view from there was amazing. Recommended to wear covered and comfortable shoes for the walk up and down from there. There was a nice cafe with desserts and drinks, and free WiFi. Free parking right outside the park, and paid entry into the park.

A beautiful and peaceful garden, not only filled with stunning flowers but also offering fun for kids with a gnome-hunting activity. In the end, the adults (me) were more enthusiastic than the kids, trying to find as many gnomes as possible 😆. Despite visiting on a Saturday, it felt much less touristy compared to the famous flower fields in Furano, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere that’s different from the usual garden experience. There’s a wide variety of interesting plants and flowers to enjoy. It was quite hot that day, and I got tanned a lot after the visit, but it was totally worth it, just make sure to apply sun protection. The food from the café was delicious as well. Highly recommended.

I ate in one of their stores... It was just not bad.. personally for me, I have tried other stores in the vicinity that also taste better than here. It is a nice visit to see the village and there is surrounding clothes store and grocery shopping around here.

I really wanted to like what was available, I picked the store with the longest line. The miso ramen was unremarkable, more Garlicky and mildly spicy than having a strong miso flavour. The soup was oily rather than well emulsified. Points for being generous but it was not worth the calories.

When I first arrived, I was a bit surprised — I had imagined the place to be much bigger. It turned out to be just one building with several ramen shops inside. But honestly, it was really cute! We went into one of the ramen places — it even has a Michelin star! The food was amazing; having a bowl of hot ramen on a cold day was just perfect. After that, we stopped by the restroom, and right nearby there was a cozy café. We grabbed some Hokkaido milk coffee — it wasn’t expensive, and the staff were super friendly. The restroom was clean too, and there was even a small photo spot to take pictures. Around the Ramen Village, there were lots of shops to explore, so we ended up spending quite a bit of time there. I’d say it’s totally worth a visit — good food, nice vibes, and a bit of shopping all in one place. ☕🍥🛍️

got there late around 3pm and most of the ramen shops are closed for the afternoon break. most ppl will head for the first shop facing the carpark but there's actually another few ramen shops behind that's just as good. we went into this one and must say the ramen with extra chasu is fantastic. broth choices are between shoyu or miso... the shoyu broth was really fantastic.

Fun little ramen place but you can also get similar ones in town. A good trip if you went to the sake museum before (or after) as it’s in the same part of town. The ramen wasn’t particularly better or more unique to others you can find close to the station.

One tummy one meal. Only managed to try one Ramen shop there. That shop is meant to be highest google review ratings based on restaurants in the village. Abit of research indicated that Asahikawa is famous for their shoyu based broth. Disappointingly, the ramen taste was abit underwhelming. A well known place with a name called Ramen village should have ramen with exceptionally standing out characteristics and quality. I found the ramen pretty standard.

In Ramen Village, numerous ramen restaurants beckon, but during lunch, most were fully occupied. Fortunately, we secured a table at one of them. The taste was average, not compelling enough to justify a journey solely for ramen.

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.

As we head up NorthEast, we stopped by the sake museum. This sake is almost around the world. It's not a huge place but it does display how they make sake and sell it around the world. There's also an area where you can get free water! There's also a slide for kids! There's a shop where you can purchase some sake and taste them. They have a sticker for drivers so they know who's driving and not let them drink. Nice place to stop by if you're leaving Asahikawa. There's also shopping across the street

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.

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!

This is the third Hoshino hotel we stayed at in 3 weeks, previously was at Fuji and Hakodate, both were wonderful experience; however, this time was terrible. Service and Staffs are great, kept up with Hoshino standard, but the major issue is the room temperature. The temperature that day wasn't even freezing yet, there is no snow, we have two rooms, both rooms' heater was turn on to the max and just like a sauna, the worst part is it doesn't have cooling feature. The lobby and the hallway temperature were keep nice and cool perfect for people just came in with winter clothing, just don't understand why the room was so hot. Even with an extra fan sent by the front desk, I still haven't difficulty to sleep. The second issue is the Sauna and Bath facility, it is very small compare to the size of the hotel, get extremely crowded, most people prefer the warm tub; however, it can only fit few people before getting uncomfortable; they have a 5-6 times larger size tub but is cold and no one is using it. I had the room with one bed, which has decent space for you to move around and put your luggage, even has a elevated sofa area, if you luggage is not big you can slide under the bed; however, case is a bit different to my family's room, they have a twin beds, space is very limited. There is also no nightstand next to the bed, they installed plug on the headboard, but you got no way to put your phone except leaving it on your bed. There is only ONE microwave on the laundry room on the 4th floor, you need to pray there isn't many people fighting for it; the ice machine and water dispenser are also located there, really inconvenience especially one of the elevator was broken during our stay. We didn't try the breakfast, but can see in the morning it is very crowded, so you want to get up early for seat. The sound isolation in the hotel is pretty poor as well, the hotel has a lot of family travel with kids, and 6-7AM you can hear all the noised from the hallway and the room next door, not ideal if you want to sleep in. Usually I will not hesitate to stay a one of the Hoshino hotel, but I really couldn't recommend this one base on my experience.

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.

Not bad. Didn't give a choice of firmness of ramen, oil and soup seasoning levels, but overall good. Not too salty. Service was good. 11 of us were split into 3 groups which we didn't mind. Orders were taken efficiently and served timely. A hard choice to choose amongst so many ramen shops at the village - but we think we did well...

Asahikawa Ramen Village: Typical ramen shop set up that is available also in Sg, but this serves our favourite ramen in the whole of Hokkaido, thus far. Noodles were slightly slimmer than the usual wavy Hokkaido Ramen, and produced a nice bite. The broths were tasty without being overtly salty. Best part was even my wife commended that their cha siu was nicely done and soft. That to me, is a big award and i absolutely agree! They even sell packed char siew and ramen off the counter.

We have tried Santouka ramen in Costa Mesa, Torrance, San Diego CA as well as in Taiwan. Now we got to visit the city origin: Asahikawa. The quality and taste is consistently good, it's our go-to comfort food. The Toroniku pork and tonkatsu broth are definitely scrumptious. This was our the final stop of our ramen tour at the ramen village, a good way to end the journey in the wonderful Hokkaido area.

Shoyu ramen had a nice thick broth, noodles texture was good. Overall, a delicious meal!

Everything was perfect, food and service.

Also named as Asahikawa Ramen Mura. The noodle was soft and chewy while char siu pork seemed to melt in our mouth. Broth was well seasoned. Staff was friendly and price was a reasonable. Packed ramen was available at the counter as well.

The staff are very bad, They don't like foreign. No talk and throw the bill on my table rudy . This is my first time meet the Japanese so rude! They broke Japanese impression of me. Bad!

The service was great – the staff even folded my clothes for me, which was a nice touch. However, the portion size was incredibly small. There were only three pieces of meat and just a tiny bit of vegetables, definitely not enough to fill me up. I ended up ordering another set meal, but all I did was remove the rice from it. Essentially, I had two sets for one person. Not recommended.

Great place for beef sukiyaki. We came here for lunch and the lunch set menu was great. Very good beef quality and the price is reasonable. Great service with friendly staff.

Amazing sukiyaki restaurant (in business since 1918), especially for lunch when it's somewhat cheaper and less busy than dinner. You can get kuroge wagyu beef set meals for reasonably affordable prices of 1760 yen and up, though we went for the 2640 yen set. Each group of customers has their own private tatami room for a very intimate, traditional atmosphere. Service was memorable and excellent as staff introduced the menu, then went away and came back when you rang the phone to order. After ordering, they then prepared the miso soup base and saved everything in the pot neatly to cook the first batch of meat before exiting. They then returned right about when we had finished eating to serve more hot tea. Details like placing our shoes neatly in the outward direction were notable. The meal itself was delicious and great value. Certainly somewhere we'll come back to visit!

the food quality was alright, as many reviews have claimed, but the service was poor. we were seated in a tatami room, but the room got so hot we had to ask to turn the air con several times. after a while we found out the air circulation was turned off after we arrived, we had to turn it on ourselves when we found out. it made us felt like we weren’t welcome to the place.

Honestly best tasting Shabu Shabu I have ever had and price is very friendly. We had the most premium meat for 5500 yen per person. Ingredients very fresh. Would definitely visit again!

It was too salty for my liking. Perhaps it’s just not to my tastebuds as this shop has many other good reviews.

We stumbled upon this amazing Japanese restaurant on our way back to the hotel. We were given a private room for 4 people in a traditional Japanese dining setting. Our waiter was amazing and explained the menu as well as answered our questions. It was a mix of English and Japanese but we understood! We ordered the special beef sukiyaki and pork set. Our waiter cooks first and then leaves the rest for us to cook. Really delicious! You get a raw egg each which you dip your food in to eat. I also recommned the oshiruko (red bean with mochi soup dessert) as the dessert. For the quality of the food you get, the price is very reasonable.

I found this place through Kodoku no Gurume (solitary gourmet). First opened its doors in 1949, Jiyuken spans two levels. They specialise in many classic Japanese-style Western dishes like tonkatsu, and croquettes, the place exudes a charming Shōwa-era retro vibe. One standout is the “Goro Set,” a combination of crab croquette and hokke fry that was featured in the show and is now offered as a regular menu item. The food is simple, and the warm, old-school ambiance makes it feel like a step back in time. A must-visit for fans of the show!

The restaurant was recommended by a friend who said it was featured in a drama. The restaurant even has menu items based on the drama. It is hidden away in a small alleyway and if you are not careful, you can miss it. They open at 7pm and there's a waiting queue just to go in. The space is not huge, but they have seating at the 2nd level as well. Food was delicious.

I came here because it had a high rating on Google Maps, though it was a bit tricky to find since it’s not in the main street. The first page of the menu featured tonkatsu とんかつ, so I thought that must be their specialty, and ordered the ロースカツ for 1,700 yen. To be honest, it turned out to be too fatty for my taste. It even made me feel uncomfortable while eating. But since I was seated at the counter, directly across from the boss, I didn’t want to be rude by showing him any displeasure. So I kept a straight face and finished the whole lunch as if everything was fine...

Cozy, hearty & delicious! We loved this place. I got grilled meat and rice which came with miso soup and cucumbers & my partner got crab croquettes which came with rice and miso soup. 10/10

Very popular restaurant in Asahikawa since it was featured in the show : "Kodoru no Gurume". So be prepared to queue up. But the popularity is justified, the Goro Set is very good. The fried crabs creme croquettes are amazing. I also had the pork chop cooked with onions in wine (I suppose because it tasted a bit like bourguignon). The staff is also very friendly and welcoming. My only critique would be that it is a bit expensive for the quantity. I had to take two meals and I wasn't that filled up at the end.

Went at about 6.30pm for dinner. Got seat quickly. Food tasted delicious. Highly recommended.

All the dishes were served very clean. Taste was really great and pork fillet was soooooo tender. Additionally, goro set menu was reasonable price it was a delightful lunch.

A great Japanese traditional restaurant with variable menu and friendly staffs! There are plenty options for your food, including chicken/pork/beef/salad for main dish and a bonus set of rice, miso soup and other side dishes. They also serve drinks and desserts separately, aside from the coffee & soft drinks bar. I chose charcoal-grilled chicken meal set with additional vegetable dish and soymilk. The main dish was quite too salty to me, so glad I did order a whole set to eat it with rice. But the restaurant was really crowded so I had to wait like half an hour for my food!

really good food, tried the stir fried pork which really reminded me of Singapore's teppanyaki

Japanese home food. Little salty and too much choice for my liking

(Translated by Google) When I was in cram school, I went to Ootoya almost every day when it opened in Ikebukuro. It's been decades since then, and when I went there a while ago, the menu had changed quite a bit. Plus, there's no fried food, so it feels good for you...I don't want something good for my body when I eat out, so I didn't go there for a while. Moreover, at that time, it took about 40 minutes to be served, so I thought it would be impossible for me to get it for lunch. This is my second visit after quite a few years. Then, the menu changed completely. Moreover, all the customers are courteous. That's fine. The number of foods that can be eaten for less than 1,000 yen has also increased. In the past, it honestly felt like a dirty set meal restaurant, but now it feels more like a Japanese-style family restaurant. There were also many women and elderly customers. However, the rice was slightly soft and it took about 15 minutes to be served. However, the taste was quite satisfying, so it was my first time at Ootoya in a while, and I thought I'd go back again. (Original) 予備校時代、池袋に出来た店に、ほぼ毎日の様に行ってた大戸屋。それから何十年、少し前に行ったら、メニューがかなり変わっていた。しかも揚げ物類もなく、身体にいい感じで…外食するのに身体に良いものは求めてないので、暫く行かなかった。しかもその時は提供されるまでに40分くらいかかって居たので、ランチでは無理だなと思って居た。今回かなりの年数がたっての再訪。すると、メニューもガラリと変わって居た。しかも接客も全員が丁寧。こりゃいいわ。価格も1000円以内で食べられるものも増えて居た。昔は正直小汚い定食屋って感じで合ったが、今は、和風のファミレスって感じになったな。女性や年配客も多くきて居た。ただ、微妙にご飯が柔らかいのと、提供までは15分くらいかかって居た。でも味はそれなりに満足できるので、これならばまた行こうかなと思う感じの久しぶりの大戸屋だった。

(Translated by Google) We arrived as soon as the restaurant opened. As lunchtime approached, customers continued to arrive. We could see how popular the restaurant is. We ordered single dishes: stir-fried eggplant and pork with rich and flavorful miso and grilled salted pacific saury. They were all delicious!! (Original) 開店と同時に訪問。お昼が近づくにつれてお客さんが続々と。 人気の高さがわかります。 茄子と豚肉のコク旨味味噌炒めと秋刀魚の塩焼きの単品をオーダー。 大変美味しく頂きました！！

(Translated by Google) It was my first time there. Chicken Nanban❗️So crispy‼️I ordered two pieces for the regular price! Isn't this price on the cheap side? I had assumed it would be a high-end restaurant, so I felt a sense of familiarity. It was a restaurant that was easy to come to. The service and food were both fast and excellent. (Original) 初めて行きました。チキン南蛮❗️サックっサク‼️通常に頼んで２枚！それでこの金額は安い方では？高級なんだと勝手に思っていたから親近感湧きました。来やすい店だったんですね。接客も料理が届くのも早くてとても良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Bad Added June 27, 2025 I'm sure that's what I thought when I had the miso-boiled mackerel. The ginger pork set meal was pretty tasty, so I'll give it a +1. (Original) まずい 2025年6月27日追記 きっと前はさばの味噌煮を食べての感想だね。 生姜焼き定食はまぁまぁ美味しかったから★+1

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.

Seeing the fields from the high point. Although it’s not the harvest season and it is rainy, it would be nice to visit in a sunny. The café there sells very tasty strawberry milk shake made with biei milk & ice cream. I was really impressed.

Worth a stop if you are nearby. There are informative boards about the history of farming industry in this area. Additionally, there’s an ice cream store and a cozy coffee roastery where you can take a relaxing break and enjoy some treats before continuing your journey.

Good cycling experience in May Superb panoramic view

Peaceful scenery with various field colors coming together in harmony

Nice place with remarkable wide views. In the short distance, you will find a lot of dragonflies. Great combinations.

What a lovely coffee shop! Also great view!

Peaceful in the morning, small sunflowers area and a small shop selling beer and ice cream etc. Free parking. Public toilet smells a little even after cleaning.

Nice place. Facility is great. The summer flowers are planted in but not in full bloom yet. Nevertheless still worth a stop.

I visited this place thanks to the rental bicycle shop lady who told me about it. It is a small but beautiful place, free entrance and delicious hot potato with butter to taste (that's what I tried) but they have other food such as corn to try.

(Plz be aware)It was a beautiful farm, we were on the way towards the top point which we thought that was an observation desk. We took the left side trail trying to make a big round of the farm. Somehow in the middle we got yelled out by a Japanese(later we learned he is the farm owner). He claimed that we stepped into a preserve area and he needed to disinfect the entire area because our shoes had bacteria. He wanted to fine us ¥10000. He said if you didn’t pay, he’d called the police. We paid because we wanted to move on our trip.

While looking back on my trip around Northeast Asia over the past few weeks, I came across something pretty shocking in the reviews. Apparently, someone was fined 10,000Yen (about $65) for stepping into a restricted area — and there were quite a few similar stories too. I actually saw the rude employee(or the owner) at that same place yelling, pointing, and almost charging at my friend. It was honestly way over the line. Part of me wondered if it happened because we were Southeast Asian — maybe it was even a bit of discrimination. There was also a small fence with a path beyond it, but no warning signs anywhere. I mean, people make mistakes — and it’s not hard to imagine someone with a disability, a kid, or even a dog accidentally stepping over such a low fence. Is it really fair to fine people like that when there aren’t even any warning signs? If this has happened multiple times already, there are plenty of simple fixes — raise the fence, put up signs, whatever. Instead, it feels like they’d rather collect 10,000 yen from unlucky visitors. I really hope the owner thinks about whether it’s smarter to keep doing that or to make the place more welcoming for tourists. Either way, we’ll never go there again — and we definitely wouldn’t recommend it to anyone around us.

Saw this beautiful farm while on my way to Asahidake Ropeway. Beautiful flowers with various colour, definitely a must visit to snap photos. No charges to enter but will be good to buy a hot coffee or potato bread or cider to support the farm.

Such a beautiful farm. Definitely worth a visit when you're in the area. It is not too large, but a decent size, so you can really enjoy the place without spending far too much time. There is a nice little shop and restaurant. The potato dishes are great!

Lovely fields of colours with breathtaking views of the farmlands with the warm blue skies in Hokkaida summer!

Visited on 23 June 2025. Nice view of surrounding Biei but no sight of any flower fields. Only a small patch of lavender and a slightly larger canola field was present. It was still a pleasant visit with good views.

Visited today (23 June 2025). Love the tranquility of the area.

Visited during summer and was a nice place to walk off around with the kids. The views of the surrounding "patchwork" fields was also great, viewed from the observatory. Also has some souvenir shops and a few spots to pick up a quick bite. Toilets are also there. It was quite busy when we went with lots of tourists. Recommended.

A good pitstop from biei to asahikawa (15km or so to the town) . You will have to climb to level 2 of the deck to see a paranoma view of the area. The entry is free and car-parking is free too. The park itself has walking routes, but i did not attempt to walk. So im not sure of the quality of walk in the area. There are a few shops opposite the carpark. The shops are closing when we reached around 1645hrs and closed by 1700hrs. Toilets are available here, but kinda of smelly.

Hokusei Slope observatory is in the same area as Biei's famous trees, especially the Ken and Mary tree. If you're in the area it's well worth a stop. It has great views across Biei and the valley to Tokachi Dake. There's parking, toilets and yatai food stalls. Make sure Google maps takes you to the top parking area not the bottom.

we went there during winter, everything was covered with thick ice. all the shop was close and i think we are not suppose to go up the tower is it is slippery and you cant see the path. no one was there, so we decided to go up.

Interesting place, the surrounding landscape is so beautiful

Besides Ken & Mary, Best view to 「Tokachi Mountains」 especially with the white snow in winter. So lucky today with excellent view! Cool!

A spot with a tree made popular in a 1972 television commercial. There were so many tourists! Good to go in the morning before 8am.

Is not too bad for your Instagram post but not enough to make you change profile picture on that. Too many tourists. We came with a tour and had limited time for photo shooting. Yet it's worthwhile to come for a shot.

I wasn't really keen on it, but they recommended this place. There were lots of views like this. It's nice, but if you don't have any particular feelings for it, your reaction will be, "Oh, I see."I'm waiting in the car There are many similar views and I can't tell which is which.

According to our tour guide, this tree was planted and had significant meaning in the history during the Japan automobile manufacturing era. It was a place for photo taking.

Drive-by photoshoot. Go only if u in the area

the place used as a fampus advertising in Japan, forgot the name but the guide told me that. No too many people here, beautiful scenery and has not been fampus yet so make sure to put this on your itinerary in hokkaido

Nothing much to see since it is only a tree , anyhow the circumstance is beautiful and so breezy. You can enjoy the clean fresh air and very lovely sky by super wide view.

The area around the tree is just gorgeous and breathtaking! Even though I couldn’t see the beautiful flowery patches and a tree in full bloom, I still found the scenery and landscape fabulous!

Open landscape with a two-sided panoramic view. Well-deserved 15 minutes stop.

A nice oak tree 🌳 which has a heart ❤️ shape on it!!! Beautiful for me to see!!! :)

It is a tree. Its claim to fame is having been featured on a cigarette packaging about 50 years ago. If you were not a smoker then, you would not appreciate the reference. You can however, admire its age and the shade it provides on a hot summer day, being one of the only publicly accessible trees in the farmland. There is free parking across the road, very popular with tourists. It will probably be a 5 min pitstop to check out, on your way to other more interactive attractions

The Seven Stars Tree in Biei is an iconic sight known for its picturesque beauty, or fukei. This lone oak tree stands proudly in the middle of vast fields, creating a stunning backdrop that has made it a favorite photo spot for visitors. It gained national fame after appearing in a popular tobacco commercial for Seven Stars cigarettes, which is how it earned its name. Surrounded by Biei’s rolling hills and colorful fields, the Seven Stars Tree captures the serene, open landscape that defines the area’s charm. Although I visited Seven Stars Tree in winter, it still possesses its charm even if it doesn't have its beautiful lush green leaves.

We stopped by as part of Furano tour group. Having seen many Sequoia (super large tall trees in Red Woods Northern California), it's a tree...nothing spectacular. Surrounding landscape is peaceful and pleasant.

This airport was the perfect size with just enough amenities to meet a couple hours while waiting for a flight. It's very close to the rental cars, especially Toyota car rentals. They have a blend of gift stores with local delicacies, various trinkets, and travel bags including tax free service if you are a foreigner. The dining options available are actually very good from local ramen to a milk stand with delicious soft serve. But I wanted to write this review because of the information desk and the service they provided after losing a phone on the car rental shuttle bus. We had just under an hour before departure, when we realized we lost our phone. We knew where we lost it, and quickly tried to call Toyota rental, but my Japanese is not advanced enough to communicate with the rental agent. I went down to the rental car area on the 1st floor and the rental desk was closed (as expected, since they only staff it when someone is expected to pickup a rental car on arrival), however the information staff understood what happened and quickly called Toyota for me and explained. After a few minutes, they said everything is okay, and the Toyota rental car agent brought my phone to the information desk!! The relief was indescribable. Thank you to the Asahikawa information booth staff for helping resolve this situation and to the Toyota rental car staff who helped to find and bring the phone back. 🙏🙏🙏

Asahikawa Airport is an excellent choice for travelers seeking convenience and efficiency. We flew in from Tokyo, and the experience was smooth from start to finish. The airport is not crowded, making it easy to navigate and stress-free compared to larger hubs. Facilities are well-maintained, with clean toilets that are a big plus for families or long-haul travelers. There’s also a food court offering a variety of meals and snacks, perfect for grabbing a quick bite before or after a flight. The souvenir shop has a good selection of local products, making it easy to pick up gifts or mementos of your trip.

Asahikawa Airport is a charming and efficient regional airport that offers a pleasant travel experience. The airport's compact size ensures that everything is easily accessible, making the transition from landing to cab pick-up remarkably quick and hassle-free. The facilities are well-maintained and clean, with a range of dining options and souvenir shops that showcase local specialties. One of the standout features is the flight viewing deck, which provides a fantastic vantage point to watch planes take off and land. This spacious deck, complete with seating, is a delightful addition that aviation enthusiasts and families will love. On clear days, the surrounding scenery, including distant mountains, adds to the experience, making the flight viewing platform a sweet topper to an already enjoyable airport visit. Additionally, don't miss the lovely cream dispenser lady offering delicious Hokkaido milk products – a delightful treat that adds to the airport's charm.

Small and efficient. 4 minutes from landing to exit (I didn’t have luggage. Has a few shops, a Lawson, car rental and information desks. Enjoyed the charging area on the 3rd floor (it’s free) before I flew back out.

Haneda, Narita, Itami, Shin-Chitose, and some international flights are in service. In terms of companies, there is ANA JAL AirDO JetStar and some foreign airlines. There is a food court and it is okay to take a flight at noon. For some reason, there was a flight simulator (a simple one). Buses were available to Asahikawa and Furano city. The observation deck is on the second floor, where you can see airplanes up close.

As far as ease in going through and food courts go this is the best I’ve been to anywhere in world. Very limited on destinations, but once you get to Tokyo from here can go anywhere in the world. This airport makes me love Furano even more.

parking gates are not useful, not convinient. there are two gates in main parking area. however, often only one gate is open. so you might lose your time, a few minutes- over 10 minutes, for traffic jam. no hospitality for consumers.

My review is for the supermarket only. Lots of cooked food/bento to choose from. Very helpful for tourists staying in hotels in the area. There are self check out counters too with easy instructions in English. Better if you bring your own bag for your groceries as you will need to buy the plastic bag if you don't have one. Accepts credit card.

This mall opens at 8am along with the super market and Starbucks. There is a small daiso in this location. Like many of Japan's station, this mall is filled with cute cookies/ confectionary items. There is a food court on the first floor. There are more restaurants located on the top floor. Surprisingly I saw a pet store. It also has a sugi bee which has great honey and soft serve. There is a small arcade too! A good place to spend some time or shop for luggage. The luggages were not cheap, most were Asian brands ( 15000+ yen), did see one for 8800 yen.

Plenty of food and was surprised with the ramen inside the food court. After having a few ramen sessions of various shops at Sapporo (overrated and too salty), this Aeon’s ramen, my family (3 of us) view it is the best of our trip. You can add on additional Cha Shu and some tempura next door to make it complete. Also many interesting buns and so on inside this Aeon.

WOW very big mall that connects to the JR station and has many food options and shopping options and cinema and movie theater and supermarket at the basement and connects to the hotel and slay

Not only are the lunch boxes cheap, but they also have a lot of sales. The price of canned coffee seems to be the cheapest in Japan.

Ready-to-eat meals available if you don't want to eat outside. Much cheaper too.

This mall connects to JR station, it’s super convenient. There are food court and big supermarket, you would never be hungry and bored.

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

Had pasta for dinner. Got a total of 4 pasta to share. The Neapolitan pasta was awesome. The carbonara not so. The lemon cream was decent. The cold pasta was good. Yes taste is subjective but this is coming from someone who loves carbonara and hates meat sauce so.. the bread does come in a rolling basis so good job to the team for constantly refilling the bread supply!

The pasta is *very* tasty and the staff are really nice. English language descriptions on the main menu.

Order through a tablet which has English option. Large variety of pastas and food was good quality.

This is a restaurant build in a shopping mall. For this reason it is very loud and not so cozy. The food was good and the staff was super friendly. Plus it was so cheap:):)!

None of the staff present can speak simple basic English. They could get our orders right. We were not given any cups for water. This spoilt our dining experience.

poor service and food quality, worst meal of my trip in japan

Good food fair price

Very good tonkatsu on a side street away from the main promenade. Had the double portion of filet and loin. One was juicier than the other, probably the loin which had a bit of fat. Unusual corn dressing for the cabbage. Overall, enjoyed the meal.

Had a great experience dining here. The atmosphere was easy and the interior was modern and clean. The staff were attentive and had amazing attention to detail. They noticed I was a gaijin and provided me with an English menu. I had the chance to sit at the bar and watch the head chef do his thing. I ordered the loin & fillet combo set, and was able to get refills on soup, rice and cabbage as usual. I personally enjoyed the loin for the chewiness but both pieces were crispy, tasty and breaded perfectly. No doubt this is one of the best tonkatsu I’ve had, and certainly better than any I’ve had (and I’ve been to A LOT!) in Mainland Japan/Taiwan/Hawaii/ Would recommend to anyone in this area!

Chef and their service staff welcomes you with the biggest smile at first sight. Restaurant is clean, bright and provides English menu. Ordered sirloin and the upper grade sirloin. Personally i prefers lean meat hence the former suits me best. Cabbage was chilled, fresh and sweet - add sesame sauce to your liking. Thanks for the wonderful dinner on my special day! Will definitely visit when i am back for a visit !

Best meal in Japan so far! Must go here when in asahikawa- you can sit at the counter n watch how the tonkatsu is prepared. The chef is super friendly. Get the set meal - we had A &B between 2 of us and shared. It includes chawanmushi, miso soup, rice, shredded cabbage, pickles and dessert plus a drink - the coffee was good! That was AUD15@!!

Oh my word. This is the best pork cutlet in Hokkaido. The loin or fried pork cutlet both are equally juicy and flawless. Good seating space. The chef and staff are all attentive and friendly. Worth the trip wherever you are. Free parking onsite.

Crispy mix in lunch set is good and good value. No downside for this restaurant. No smell linger on you.

Agreed with past reviews. Food and service is excellent. The draft beer is good.

The prawn soup curry with prawn soup thickness of 5 and spicy level 3, just the perfect combination to us. Retro decoration. Hiding in housing area. Nearby parking is available. Can refer to the map in front of the restaurant.

Great food in a quaint atmosphere with fantastic service. Parking available nearby. In a residential area, in what appears to be a renovated old home. Staff were incredibly thoughtful and patient, explaining the slightly complicated menu combinations. Monthly seasonal curry (summer veg in yuzu pepper) was amazing!

If you come to visit Sapporo and are starving, this is a 5 min walk from Sapporo Station and is honestly one of the tastiest things I've eaten in a while... Soup curry is a Hokkaido specialty and is definitely a must try if you are visiting. After eating it, you might just decide to stay ;P The soup curry here is a wide variety of delicious local veggies and a choice of meat cooked in tasty curry broth. You get rice on the side too and it's nice to eat by dipping it in the broth. Everything is cooking right in the open too, so it's a fun experience if you sit at the counter. The hostess was a bit cold to us (I was with a Japanese person who was a local, so it wasn't just being a foreigner...), but it was near the lunch rush hour, so I understand. The food still makes it a 5/5.

This place is hidden among houses and is amazing! The soup curry is a little thicker than others but you have the choice of chicken or prawn broth and they are both tasty. They have an extensive list of toppings as well. Highly recommend this gem.

Love this curry soup with special dish of four kinds of shrimp cooking methods. It’s not too spicy when you choose level 4 of spicy. A little worse thing is that fried vegetables are oily.

Delicious. I can see why it is rated so high.

Okushiba shouten is great. Fun concept of setting up soup curry shops in old houses and furnishing with everything from retro televisions to vintage posters. Now, there is a likelihood you’ll have to wait to be seated, but it’s worth the wait. Many menu items are quite limited. Ask what’s still available before you make up your mind from the menu so you’re not disappointed upon ordering. There’re two soup options. The chicken is pretty standard. For a bit more a flavor punch, I recommend the shrimp based soup. There are no really wrong options as far as the menu goes. Slow-cooked chicken or pork and even vegetable only options. Do be careful though when ordering multiple toppings. The first one is free, after that they’re each an additional charge. Not a cheap meal by Japanese standards, but you’re paying for novelty and quality. Parking is down the road a block. There’re also Sapporo and Tokyo shops.

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 is the must visit park which is closed to many high rate hotel such as Marriott Sapporo, InterContinental, JAL, etc., and right at the Nakajima Station. This park has A big pond with many old Ginko trees

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.

Nice free park, looks good in summer and winter!

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.

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

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.

Eating outlet at top floor, food court and supermarket at the ground floor

Free parking beside the restaurant Ambience is amazing especially during winter Ice coffee is nice but too little

Kibana no Mori is not your typical omiyage (souvenir) shop. It’s more like a multi-functional space, integrating several services under one roof. Aside from its own retail space showcasing its popular confections, it also has a cafe where guests could enjoy some of their sweet creations, as well as a library with books for guests to read free of charge (unfortunately it’s all in Japanese), all housed next to their production kitchens where their famous confections, cakes and pastries are made. They even have culinary classes for kids. Tsuboya, the company behind Kibana no Mori, is known for their confection, the Kibana, which won numerous Monde Selection awards and has become their main product. Kibana no Mori is the only place in Hokkaido where all 3 flavours of Kibana are sold (i.e. original, strawberry and chocolate). They have free samples for all 3 flavours which you can try at the retail section. The Kibana tastes really good and makes a perfect gift. Visiting Kibana no Mori was definitely one of the few memorable highlights from my recent trip to Asahikawa. The decor and style of the place has a modern Japanese feel, using a lot of wood with simple clean designs and utilising natural and warm lighting, creating a warm and cozy ambience. Lounging at the cafe while enjoying the cakes and coffee while overlooking their garden felt so relaxing and peaceful. One thing that you have to try would be their apple pie which is very popular with the locals. It’s got this lovely flaky crust that just crumbles in your mouth. The diced apples were perfectly cooked and still has that bite to it which was great (hate it when the apples are overcooked making soft a mushy). It was also not overly sweet with a nice refreshing tanginess. The apples were enveloped with a thin layer of frangipane, adding a dash of nutty aroma. As for their other cake and snack selections, it really depends on what you order. Some are pretty good while others are pretty average. The place is pretty quiet during the weekdays but gets more local crowd on the weekends (we visited the place twice, once on a weekday and once on a weekend, and noticed the difference in the crowd). Please do note that if you wish to try their apple pie, it’s best to try it on a weekday as it’ll be sold out very quickly on a weekend, unless you arrive there early on a weekend. I noticed that practically all their customers are locals. It could be that most tourists either don’t know of the place or don’t know how to get here as it’s inconvenient get to (not near a train station or requires a lot of walking) Fear not as it’s as simple as taking a bus. Just head on over to bus stop number 27 (located in front of Hotel Route-Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae) and take bus 71. Then get off at 5 jo 20 chome (if you’re unsure you can refer to Google maps for navigation, just remember to get off just before the cross junction a street away from the building as the bus will turn the other direction away from the building). If you’re a fan of sweets, confections and lounging at relaxing cafes, then this place is recommended for you. It’s definitely 4 stars in my books.

The most delicious cream puff I've ever had. Really good looking cakes too.

Nice place to sample and buy the full range of Tsuboya confectionery products here! Tsuboya is a famous local confectionery in Asahikawa and they have just opened this flagship store here. Plenty of parking as there is a big supermarket just next door. Eat-in options are available for a nice afternoon tea.

Mondo selection cookies, kibana ( winter diamond) chocolate, white, brown and strawberry, and much much more. Very comfortable environment.

Such a cute place! There is free wifi and nice places to sit.

Pretty cake shop and casual place in the centre of Asahikawa. You can enjoy the beautiful and delicious dessert and see the stunning flower in their garden.

One of the worst Japanese restaurants in terms of the food quality. The beef is made from rubber, you chew until the cow comes home, it is still intact. Rice is watery. Rarely a Japanese food tasting this bad. I will take the convenience seicomart store bento box anytime. It is just bad.

Waiters are not friendly and passionate. Maybe they would not like gests coming in. I can't forget their unkind behaviors to us. I don't know how to warn you. Just don't go there. It's a weird store. Is it in Japan? Oh, no. So terrible.

The cow tongue is their signature dish and it tastes really good! They offer unlimited rice.

The cow tongue was really good. Hamburger steak was great too.

A restaurant specialising in beef tongue. Quite decent but probably not the best in the city!

Grilled beef tongue dishes! If in Aeon mall, give it a try.

(Translated by Google) My honest opinion is that it's a rip-off! A scam! It feels like the 7-Eleven's "Upper Bottom" scam! The amount of beef stew that came out was so insane that I tried the ingredients first to get a better idea, and this is what it was!! The amount of stew was way below the spoon level, and if I tilted the pot, there was almost nothing left!! I finished it in 3.5 spoonfuls. And they added the ingredients to the remaining portion and served it? And the stew was still really warm. I can't believe that this costs over 1500 yen!! I complained to someone working at Aeon Mall and they told me not to go there! They said it was awful, lol. They said they wish it would just disappear. 😅 I should have read the reviews first! I didn't realize it would be this bad! I'm never going back! I think there are better places to spend 1500 yen on, so most people won't become repeat customers after one visit. I wonder if the staff don't think anything of it? Anyway, I don't recommend this restaurant. If you're thinking of going here, if you're going to spend the same amount of money, the tonkatsu restaurant across the street is worlds better 😋 (Original) 率直な感想はぼったくり！詐欺！ セブンの上底詐欺的な感じ！ 出てきたビーフシチューの量がヤバすぎて分かりやすいようにとりあえず先に具を食べてみたらこんなんだった！！ シチューの量はスプーンのはるか下、鍋を斜めにしたらほとんど入ってない！！ スプーン3杯半で飲み終わってしまった これ残りに具材入れて出してきた？ しかもシチューはめっちゃ温いままで出してきた。 これで1500円以上っていうのは納得できないですね！！ イオンモールで働いてる人に愚痴ったらその店は入ったらダメだよ！酷いからって笑 無くなればいいのにって言ってた😅 口コミも先に見ておけばよかった！ こんな酷いとは思わなかった！ もう2度と行くことはない！ 1500円も出すならもっと良いお店あるから一度行ったらリピーターにはならない人が多いと思う。 お店の人は何とも思わないんだろうか？ とにかくこのお店はお勧めしません。 ここに行こうとしてる人、同じお金出すなら反対側のとんかつ屋さんの方が天地の差ほど美味しいです😋

Worst gyoza I've ever had. Burnt gyoza and the bottom fell off and it's expensive for the quality. Bad service as they said it was supposed to be like this but other pictures are not like this. Ramen is decent but salty. Do not recommend.

The ramen here was ok, and the size was decent for the price. I just couldn't help but notice how raw and hard the noodles were, even inside the hot soup broth as if it was just leftovers dumped into the bowl. The sesame paste miso broth tasted good though. But I don't see myself coming here again, as there are better ramen restaurants in Asahikawa.

Inside Aeon Mall's Food court. It was the only Ramen joint so its hard to moss. Had a Shouyu butter at this place. Pretty good! I like how the Moyashi is grilled and you can taste the difference. Gives an extra dimension to the bowl!

The restaurant is located inside the mall , I had the corn and butter ramen , the test was good but it had alot of vegetables ,way more than the noodles itself, but in general it was good

We ordered for miso ramen with corn and butter and it was good. Staff was friendly and helpful.

There's a wide variety to choose from but the ramen tastes so so only.

Very so so remen, no surprise and am sure there are better choice around the town

Good ginger ramen, but nothing outstanding. Very cheap though.

Delicious ramen. It's obviously cooked with a lot of love.

Very clean tasting soy & ginger soup base - perfect balance of spicy was from ginger and saltiness from the soy sauce. Can see bits of grated ginger in the soup. Mouth felt clean and not greasy at all afterwards. Also had the miso (they use white miso from Hokkaido) which was also very clean and light taste compared to the usual red miso. Only ¥700 each bowl. Ramen noodles cooked just right. Only seats about 22 people in the shop. You can see the years of history at this store run by an old couple. Supremely enjoyable! 😋

Mizuno is another long established ramen shop in Asahikawa that is famed for their ginger ramen. It is located next to Tokiwa Park just off the roundabout. Without a doubt, the star of the dish is definitely the soup, which has a generous teaspoon of ginger from Kochi Prefecture added. The ginger, shoyu and pork broth all blend together harmoniously, creating a very complex tasty soup with a hue character. The addition of ginger adds a refreshing lightness, and he subtle spiciness from the soup feels very warm and comforting. Another reason why I also love the soup is because it’s to overly salty and isn’t loaded with msg, making you feel thirsty afterwards. Unfortunately the char siew and noodles were not as appetising. The char siew was very dry, tough and extremely salty. It tasted like corned beef for some weird reason. The noodles, though smooth and has a nice chewy texture, had a strong ammonia smell, probably due to too much lye being used in the noodles. Mizuno probably has the best tasting soup in Asahikawa. However it is ruined by the unappealing char siew and noodles. And sadly because of that, I’m only Ble to give it 2 stars.

Little old shop with big heart! The ginger soy sauce Raman blows my mind. Ginger gave a great touch to soy sauce

The service is amazing, the atmosphere is amazing, the food is incredible, nothing bad to say about this ramen shop! Get the ginger ramen for sure! It’s absolutely incredible with a nice balance of flavor and ginger.

Good old japanese style Ramen restaurant has been around for a long time.

You will be welcomed by the strong smell of cigarette. I'm not not sure why this place is popular. It seems to be a popular because there's tons pictures on the walls. While the service is fine, the food is generally bad. The portions are very small and it's extremely expensive. One small fried shrimp costs 1500¥! The fish wasn't really fresh or appetizing. I recommend avoiding this place.

This Izakaya has a lovely cosy ambience and a wonderfully warm host who speaks some English. There is no English menu so take note of prices when ordering. The host made some suggestions for us and also provided a few things “on the house” (a shot of sake and a piece of delicious crab-infused tofu). We didn’t over eat and were very surprised at the cost of our meal. It was very expensive! We left feeling like we’d been a bit seduced by the host’s charm and overcharged.

This place didn't blow me away. Especially not with cost taken into account. I loved the ambience and the service. The decor was fun and made for an enjoyable experience. However the food just didn't love up. The sashimi and the grilled fish was bland. The ikura don was good and I'd love to get that and some uni again. Overall, I'd probably swing by furarito instead to try out an assortment of izakayas.

Authentic Japanese Dinner, old fashioned way! My family of 5 got a private room, perhaps I made the booking few days before coming with remarks of tourist. Salmon Roe, Uni are super fresh. I ordered a shell fish sashimi, and it is v tasty. Grilled fish is nice too.

Super nice izakaya with variety of sake and fresh seafoods.

The Oofune Izakaya is truly a special place. It's got an atmosphere that really shows the history of the place, from celebrity signatures from the 1940s to Koshien flags of nearby high schools hanging on the walls. The food itself is superb as well, and I absolutely recommend the "urine". (Tastes like potatoes!) The 80s Pop/J-Pop playlist playing in the background is awesome as well. All in all, the izakaya really is, as the Japanese review underneath mine says, "Asahikawa's Treasure".

The best Sashimi in town

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

It’s an awesome art to see in person. The detailed work created by using different variety of rice plants. We highly recommend this place if you are near Ashikawa and drive a car.

Free seasonal attraction Huge crop picture created by Japan Agriculture JA corporation. running from july to august . This year celebrates the female Patis 2024 olympic champion javelin thrower who is a native of this area of town . They can’t resist to add in a cute doggie sbd chichen lining up alongside .

nice artwork. great amt of effort put in. sharing a pano shot taken for Tambo 2025

Looks like it might be cool, but we visited on September 13, and seven days ago, they closed the viewing platform for the season. I suppose the rice growing season is over….so, don’t bother outside of the season.

Amazing art work using the various colored rice plant. The scale is not that big though. Worth a visit. Toilet is available.

A very beautiful art work of padi. The blend of padi colour to create art is simply interesting. This year (2023) theme is "Hokkaido Rice". There is a viewing platform to better appreciate the scale of the art created.

Sept 9 The viewing platform is closed from today. You can see the picture a little - they didn't cut it yet. ..but maybe soon!

(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。

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.

(Translated by Google) It's nice to see attention to detail, but... Everywhere here is dirty The hair band holder is full of rubbish The chopstick holder is fixed Have they never cleaned it? The seasonings are unsanitary I don't know if they're tsukudani or something to change the flavor The containers are too dirty The floor is terrible 😨 It's a shame because the ramen flavor is delicious (Original) 気配りはいいけど 目配りが… どこもここ　汚い 髪の毛縛る輪ゴム入れはゴミだらけ 箸立ては固定してあり 掃除なんかしたこがないのかあ？ 調味料が、不衛生 味変の佃煮か何か知らないけど 容器が汚すぎ 床がやばいよね😨 ラーメン味は美味しのに残念

(Translated by Google) I think dried sardine ramen is a favorite flavor for anyone from Asahikawa. I had it with the fried rice set, which was also delicious. I ate it all in one go. However, the floor was sticky with oil! The condiments on the table were also white with oil and dust! What a shame! (Original) 煮干しラーメンは旭川人なら誰もが好きな味だと思います。 炒飯セットで頂きましたが、これも美味い。ペロリと平らげました。 ただ、床が油でベトベト！テーブルの上の調味料も油とホコリで白くなっている！残念！

(Translated by Google) I'd been wanting to try Tomiichi for years. I finally got to try it. While other ramen shops are turning their ramen into soup factories, it was great to see that they take their soup preparation seriously. 😃 It was truly delicious. This is authentic Asahikawa ramen. I highly recommend it. (Original) 何年も気になっていた富一さん。 やっと来れました。 他店がスープ工場に流れる中、真面目にスープ仕込みされていることが伝わってきて最高でした😃 本当に美味しゅうございました。 本物の旭川ラーメンです。 是非お勧めです。

(Translated by Google) I previously visited this restaurant for the unique beef cutlet bowl. It was quite delicious. This time, I went for the katsudon. It was very thick and quite filling. It was delicious. The all-you-can-eat tsukudani (simmered food in soy sauce) was great. (Original) 以前に牛カツ丼という珍しいメニューを目当てに訪れ。なかなか美味しかったです。今回はカツ丼を食べに行きました。とても肉厚でなかなかボリューミーなカツ丼でした。美味しくいただきました。佃煮が食べ放題で、良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Visited October 10, 2025 I ordered the soy sauce ramen with extra meat. Until now, I'd only ever tried ramen at the famous ones near the station, but this place served ramen with a fragrant dried sardine aroma. The char siu pork was tender and well-seasoned, making it delicious. The rice bowls were also appealing, so I'd like to try them next time. (Original) 2025.10.10訪問 醤油ラーメンの肉増しをいただきました。 これまで、駅前の有名どころしか食べたことが無かったのですが、こちらのお店は煮干しの香る中華そばでした。 チャーシューは柔らかく、味もしっかり付いていて美味しかったです。 丼ものも魅力的だったので、次はそちらも食べてみたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) The restaurant is spacious and you can dine with your children without worry. The ramen is Asahikawa ramen based on dried sardines. They also serve free tsukudani (simmered food). (Original) 店内は広く子連れでも安心して食事できます。ラーメンは煮干しベースの旭川ラーメンです。サービスで佃煮が無料でいただけます。

(Translated by Google) I had the soy sauce ramen with extra meat. Unlike typical Asahikawa ramen, it was a light Chinese noodle dish with the aroma of dried sardines. The pork slices were also soft and delicious. (Original) 醤油ラーメンの肉増しを食べました。 一般的な旭川ラーメンとは違い、煮干しの香りがするあっさりとした中華そばでした。 チャーシューも柔らかく美味しくいただきました。

Had a wonderful time last night! Tried many kinds of sushi that’s not commonly seen in omakase restaurants in the US. The grilled hokkigai was really impressive! There are a few low starred comments about foreigners which we noticed shortly before going. We had a different experience. First, reservation is probably required. The restaurant puts on 满席 sign, meaning fully booked, for both counter and dining room last night. It is common for a popular sushi place to be fully booked for a while; we reserved 6 weeks in advance. Second, knowing a bit Japanese would be helpful if not essential to the experience. My partner’s Japanese was pretty rudimentary while I only knew the 50 sounds; we were able to order drinks just fine, phew! Helping a lot is that both of us are avid sushi fans so we know the names of the fish by sound, but I doubt you’d need that to enjoy. Overall, a lovely experience. We are both awed by how much work the chefs were able to handle, processing omakase menus and dining room orders at the same time. A feast for the eyes (and of course stomach too! :))

Didn’t know a reservation is needed. I’m from Singapore. Apparently they don’t welcome foreigners. The lady at the door greeted me with ‘reservation??’ I asked if they have table for 2 and I didn’t know a reservation was needed. She was about to close the door and turn her back on me after she said ‘reservation only’ (not even waiting for me to reply). She mentioned next reservation was only at 7pm and they have to wait for the customer. I even asked if we can eat quickly as it was only 6.20pm and the place was EMPTY. I told her again we will eat a quick one. She just said ‘reservation only’. She didn’t smile or look friendly. I was very upset. I love Japan very much but she created and left such a negative impact for me.

I had two experiences with Minato: I am local, live in Asahikawa. I have been there before. The first time I went with Japanese friends, and had a nice dinner. Just tried to make reservations for dinner again, and they told us they aren't accepting any foreigners, even though we haven't left the prefecture and we LIVE in Asahikawa. It doesn't matter how good the sushi is when they are racist.

Do not welcome foreigners. The waitresses speak above average English, but turned their back away once we answered we don't speak Japanese. They keep questioning us how we could make a reservation without speaking Japanese (although I explained I can read menus and understand food items if they speak in Japanese), when we answered AE Concierge. They stopped questioning but still showing an irritated face. There are a la carte menu options, but when we made reservation they only let us pick the course menu with more expensive choices. There was a fly in the appetizer and we called them up to the private room to ask and they yelled at us instead. Super impolite, never experienced this in Japan. Super low level of services - no explanation in food serving, didn't take away finished plates, didn't help turning on air conditioner etc. Charging service charge amounting to 20000 JPY (5 people dining and the 8% service charge is about 20000 JPY!!!) but they leave us alone in the room without even turning on the A/C , nor they give us a glass of water or tea. Not even a simple thank you when we pay the bill and finished the meal. If you do not speak Japanese, you may want to consider not having a meal here. Utter terrible experience.

[Do not welcome foreigners] I don't speak Japanese and made the reservation through AMEX agent. The two restaurant staff was being very impolite about us not speaking Japanese. Showed a waiter there's a little fly in the food, the waiter first denied about it and then rudely took the food away. It's one of the very few bad dining experience in Japan.

Delicious omakase sushi with friendy staff. Please note very little English is spoken, but they try their best so you can get by with hand gestures and simple phrases. You also get a cue card of which fish you are being served, which is really helpful.

The sushi shop do not welcome foreigner , we tried to make reservation by phone in japanese it takes few minutes on hold until somebody replied and said that they dont take reservation (please just come and see whether any seat available) the next day we come to the shop but the shop staff said they only receive guest by reservation. Better go to other shop or sapporo city have a better selection.

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!