Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) 14 min
Tree of Ken and Mary (22 min) Tall & solitary poplar tree, known for its appearance in a 1970s Nissan commercial. Shikisai No Oka (34 min) Flower garden featuring patterned rows of colorful blossoms, plus alpacas, a small shop & eatery. Asahiyama Zoo (15 min) Contemporary zoo with reptiles, marine mammals & a popular daily penguin parade. Ueno Farm (The Gnomes' Garden) (23 min) Farm & plant nursery with seasonal, English-style flower gardens, cobbled paths, ponds & a cafe. Zerubu Hill (20 min) Biei Michi-no-Eki Oka-no-Kura (24 min) Small roadside outpost with a souvenir shop, casual dining, ice cream & other snacks. Roadside Rest Areas Higashikawa Michikusakan (14 min) Mount Asahi (16 min) The tallest mountain in Hokkaido known for its hiking options, striking scenery and winter sports. Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum (26 min) This former brewhouse-turned-museum offers exhibits on sake-making methods, along with tastings. Mild Seven Hills (27 min) Tokiwa Park (31 min) This spacious, serene park with 2 large ponds, swans & cherry blossoms is a popular place to walk. Kazokuryokoumura (6 min) Park and camping Higashikagura Forest Park (8 min) Park and camping Hokusei-no-oka Observatory Park (23 min) Seven Stars Tree (21 min) Iconic oak tree once depicted on packaging for a popular brand of Japanese tobacco. |