About
Discover winter wildlife and iconic penguin parades, plus amazing ramen.
Why go
- Part of the hokkaido powder belt known for the best powder snow in the world
- Home to an indigenous population
Must try
- March of penguins
- Charcoal grilled chicken
- Fatty ramen
- Hiking mount asahidake
- Traditional sake tasting
Pro tips
- Allow 2-3 days for this area along with furano and biei
- Take a shuttle bus from the hotel to asahiyama zoo
- Take a second flight to get here
- Rent a car at new chitose airport
- Take the train from new chitose airport
Good to know
- Coldest city in japan
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