Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Asahikawa travel guide

Asahikawa Tourism | Asahikawa Guide

You're Going to Love Asahikawa

With a population of 356,612, Asahikawa is a must-see destination in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Asahikawa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Asahikawa

Asahikawa in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3572
1 night at 3-star hotel
Asahikawa in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3572
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Asahikawa in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Asahikawa, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Asahikawa

Plane

When flying to Asahikawa, you’ll arrive at Asahikawa (AKJ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Asahikawa is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 69 miles from Asahikawa. You’ll find branches of Budget and Times, among others, in Sapporo.

Plane

When flying to Asahikawa, you’ll arrive at Asahikawa (AKJ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Asahikawa is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 69 miles from Asahikawa. You’ll find branches of Budget and Times, among others, in Sapporo.

Airports near Asahikawa

AKJAsahikawa
OBOObihiro

Airlines serving Asahikawa

Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,093 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (851 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Jetstar Japan
Good (55 reviews)
Air Do
Okay (2 reviews)
Fuji Dream Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
TOKI AIR
Show more

Where to stay in Asahikawa

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,802 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,146 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Asahikawa

Most booked hotels in Asahikawa

See all
JR Inn Asahikawa
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,388+
View
Dormy Inn Asahikawa Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,497+
View
Koko Hotel Asahikawa Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,317+
View
Art Hotel Asahikawa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,128+
View

Hiring a car in Asahikawa

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Asahikawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,228 and ₹ 1,638. The most frequently booked car type in Asahikawa is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Asahikawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,228 and ₹ 1,638. The most frequently booked car type in Asahikawa is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Asahikawa