Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) 20 min
Roadside Rest Areas Higashikawa Michikusakan (8 min) Ueno Farm (The Gnomes' Garden) (22 min) Farm & plant nursery with seasonal, English-style flower gardens, cobbled paths, ponds & a cafe. Kazokuryokoumura (5 min) Park and camping Asahiyama Zoo (14 min) Contemporary zoo with reptiles, marine mammals & a popular daily penguin parade. Mount Asahi (17 min) The tallest mountain in Hokkaido known for its hiking options, striking scenery and winter sports. Hokusei-no-oka Observatory Park (29 min) Seven Stars Tree (27 min) Iconic oak tree once depicted on packaging for a popular brand of Japanese tobacco. Tree of Ken and Mary (28 min) Tall & solitary poplar tree, known for its appearance in a 1970s Nissan commercial. Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum (27 min) This former brewhouse-turned-museum offers exhibits on sake-making methods, along with tastings. Tokiwa Park (33 min) This spacious, serene park with 2 large ponds, swans & cherry blossoms is a popular place to walk. Mild Seven Hills (33 min) Zerubu Hill (26 min) Higashikagura Forest Park (13 min) Park and camping Biei Michi-no-Eki Oka-no-Kura (30 min) Small roadside outpost with a souvenir shop, casual dining, ice cream & other snacks. Canmore Ski Village (7 min) Skiing, snowboarding, and ski resort |