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Otokoyama Nature Park

A hilltop nature park with one of the largest colonies of katakuris in Hokkaido

This nature park, covering an area of about 40 hectares, is located on the outskirts of Asahikawa City, on a hilly area 220 meters above sea level on the south side of Tosushozan (Mt. Tosushozan). It is located about 15 minutes by car from the Otokoyama Sake Brewing Museum, the brewery's sightseeing Property. The park is a well-known tourist spot that is open only for less than one month around Golden Week every year. In just under a month, a wide variety of wildflowers, including katakuris, ezo-engosaku, and fuchu-juso, are in full bloom.
The colony of katakuris is said to be one of the largest in Hokkaido, and the view of the hillsides covered with purple flowers is magnificent. Many visitors plan their trips to Asahikawa to see the flowers in full bloom.

This nature park is only open for less than a month. Visit in late April.

Depending on the amount of sunlight, some areas of the katakuris bloom early and others late. Usually, the early-blooming areas bloom in mid-April and are in full bloom by the end of April. The late blooming areas bloom in late April and are in full bloom in early May. Considering the timing of each area, the best time to visit is late April.
However, since the blooming conditions determine the opening period, the timing may be slightly different depending on weather conditions. Please check the official Otokoyama blog for information on blooming conditions and opening times before visiting.

Otokoyama Nature Park

• Higashiyama, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido MAP
• (ex.) Approx. 30 min. by car from JR Asahikawa Sta.
• Around mid-April to early May 9:00-17:00
  *Vary according to blooming conditions, so please check the website above.
• Open all year round during the opening period
• Free of charge
• 0166-57-2131 (Otokoyama Nature Park/only during the opening period)
• Free of charge

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Domaine Raison

Adult social studies tour at a winery. Take home some wine and chocolates as souvenirs.

The winery is located in Nakafurano Town, about 75 minutes by car from Asahikawa City. Visitors can enjoy shopping, touring the brewery, and interacting with grazing goats.
The boutique in the Property sells about 20 brands of wine and sparkling wine produced in the area, as well as chocolates perfect for accompanying wine, such as bonbon chocolates with wine wrapped in chocolates and tablet chocolates made from different cacao bean origins. Free winery tours of the brewery are also available.
At the "Grill & Farmhouse Restaurant Yagi Cafe," visitors can enjoy soft-serve ice cream made with goat's milk, hamburgers made with 100% Hokkaido beef, and more.

A sustainable winery where you can enjoy interaction with goats.

Goats live in the company's vast vineyard where grapes are grown. The goats graze and run around freely in the field, digging up the soil, and the goat droppings become fertilizer for the soil and cultivate the vineyard in abundance. Domaine Raison is a sustainable winery that makes wine from grapes grown in these vineyards.
Visitors can enjoy the experience of feeding and milking goats and interacting with them. Goat milk from the goats milked at the Property is used to make goat milk soap, which is also available for sale.

Domaine Raison

• No.4, Higashi-1-sen-kita, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• 7 min. by car from JR Nakafurano Stn.
• 10:00-17:00
  Cafe 11:00-16:00
• Closed irregularly *Confirmation required on the top page of the website.
• 0167-44-3035
• Free of charge
• Experience with goats is subject to change depending on social conditions.
  
  

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Furano Ski Resort

Enjoy spring skiing. Open until Golden Week every year.

While the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in many parts of Japan, you can still enjoy skiing at Furano Zone in Furano Ski Resort.
Although it depends on snowfall conditions, in early April, visitors can enjoy a long run of 3 to 4 km from the top of the slope to the foot of the mountain, which is usually reached by ropeway and lift, and although the runs are closed after mid-April, it is possible to ski until May 5 every year, although the runs are shorter. Both beginner and intermediate skiers can enjoy this course, so it is recommended for those who want to ski seriously, as well as for those who just want to ski one or two runs and lightly experience the snow.

No need to worry about ski equipment or meals. You can enjoy spring skiing at your ease!

This is one of Hokkaido's representative ski resorts, where many FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski) and snowboarding World Cup competitions have been held. It features comfortable snow quality and magnificent views.
Various types of rental ski equipment are available, so you can visit the resort empty-handed. Lunch can be enjoyed at Restaurant Downhill, located next to the ropeway station at the top of the mountain. After skiing, you can go shopping at "Ningle Terrace" near the foot of the mountain. It is a shopping area consisting of 15 log houses in the forest, where unique stores display and sell crafts and other items.

Furano Ski Resort

• Furano-shi, Hokkaido MAP
• 10 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• Take a bus from JR Furano Station and get off at Furano Prince Hotel or New Furano Prince Hotel.
• Daytime: November 29, 2025 (Sat) - May 6, 2026 (Mon) 8:30 - 16:00 or sunset
  Night skiing: Mid-December, 2025 - March 21, 2026 (Sat) scheduled 16:00 - 19:30 (Sun) *Close at 18:00 on weekdays
• None during the operating period *Period and hours of operation may be subject to change due to weather and snow accumulation
• Lift tickets (regular season)
  One-day pass: Adults ¥8,000, Seniors ¥7,500 (free for elementary school students and younger)
  Night skiing tickets: Adults from 2,900 yen, seniors from 2,700 yen
  *Depends on the day of the week, time of year, etc., so please check the website.
• 0167-22-1111
• Free of charge

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Tsuboya Kibana no Mori

Store for souvenirs and sweets at the concept store of Asahikawa's famous confectionery "Kihana

Kikka" is a famous confectionary of Tsuboya Sohonten, a long-established confectionary store in Asahikawa City. Kihana" is a famous confectionary made by Tsuboya Sohonten, a long-established confectionary in Asahikawa City, and is a classic Asahikawa souvenir.
At Tsuboya Kihana no Mori, visitors can enjoy looking for souvenirs such as baked sweets, cakes, and bonbon chocolates made from local ingredients, as well as eating at the café and touring the confectionery factory. It is also a concept store full of local charm, selling locally brewed sake and crafts made by local woodworkers. The "Kihana Festival" is held in early April each year, where limited-edition products are sold and a flower popularity contest is held.

Taste the factory-fresh sweets and popular Morino Silk soft serve.

At "CAFE Bunran" inside the Property, visitors can enjoy a variety of sweets and light meals such as pasta and pizza. We recommend the "Dessert Plate," which includes a factory-fresh cake. It includes one of the cakes on the showcase, a baumkuchen, "Morino Silk Soft" and a drink.
Morino Silk Soft" is soft-serve ice cream made from silk powder and milk produced in Asahikawa. It is available in two types, vanilla and aronia sauce, and can be purchased separately. It is popular for its smooth and refreshing sweetness.

Tsuboya Kihana no Mori

• 19 Minami 6 jo dori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido MAP
• 10 min. drive from JR Asahikawa Station
• 9:30-18:00
  CAFE Bunroo 10:00-17:00(L.O. 16:30), Lunch time 11:00-14:00
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 0166-39-1600
• Kihana and other confections can be purchased and eaten at the eat-in space.
  
  

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Kawamura Kakoto Ainu Memorial Museum

Experience ethnic culture at the private Ainu Memorial Museum, which has a history of over 100 years.

The Kawamura family, known as an old Ainu family in the Kamikawa region around Asahikawa City, created this private memorial museum to pass on the culture of the Ainu people. Visitors can view approximately 500 exhibits, including Ainu daily necessities and sculptures, as well as numerous photographs, and experience traditional Ainu crafts and musical instruments.
The museum was established in 1916, and is mainly filled with old folk artifacts collected by the second director, Kawamura Kaneto. There are also about 150 carved wooden bears, some of which are also for sale. Visitors can experience the spiritual culture and history of the Ainu, who had a close connection with nature.

In addition to viewing the exhibits and photographs, we also recommend the Experience program, which allows visitors to experience more of the Ainu culture. Experiences such as paper cutting and embroidery of Ainu patterns are popular with both adults and children because they are easy and enjoyable.
If you are looking for a more lively experience, try playing the mukul, a traditional Ainu mouth harp instrument, or singing and dancing traditional Ainu dances while wearing traditional Ainu costumes. Even if you have absolutely no experience or knowledge of Ainu culture, once you get the hang of it, it is surprisingly easy to do and you can experience Ainu culture while having fun. Reservations are required for all programs, so call ahead if you want to experience them.

Kawamura Kakoto Ainu Memorial Museum

• 11 Kitamon-cho, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Asahikawa Station
• Take Asahikawa Electric Bus No. 24 bound for Kitamon-cho 21-chome, get off at Ainu Kinenkan-mae (Ainu Memorial Museum) and walk in front of the bus stop.
• 9:00-17:00 *Hours are subject to change.
• May-November: Open daily
  December - April: Tuesdays
• Adults 800 yen, college students 600 yen, junior and senior high school students 500 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, children under elementary school age free
  Kirigami Experience: 2,000 yen, Traditional Dance Experience: 2,000 yen, Mukul Performance Experience: 3,000 yen, Embroidery Experience: 4,000 yen
  Reservations are required for all Experiences.
• 0166-51-2461
• Free of charge