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[winter][ Hokkaido Asahikawa City]Asahikawa Winter Festival Winter festival and illuminations

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The Asahikawa Winter Festival is a representative winter event held on the Ishikari River riverbed in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. The festival, which has the theme of "snow, ice, and light," is held every year in early February and boasts a scale that attracts approximately one million visitors. In particular, the giant snow sculpture, which is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, is a symbol of the festival, and attracts visitors with its overwhelming scale of 140 meters wide and 20 meters high. This main snow sculpture is a work of art that is created with great care by craftsmen with a different theme set every year. You can enjoy its power to the fullest during the day, and at night, the fantastic atmosphere spreads with lights, so you can enjoy different charms by day and night. In addition, the World Ice Sculpture Championship is held at the same time, and beautiful ice sculptures competed by artists from all over the world are displayed. Everyone will be amazed by the intricate design and technical skill. In this way, the Asahikawa Winter Festival offers an extraordinary experience woven with snow and ice, attracting many tourists from both Japan and abroad.

The appeal and characteristics of the Asahikawa Winter Festival

The Asahikawa Winter Festival is a representative winter event held on the Ishikari River riverbed in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. The festival, which has the theme of "snow, ice, and light," is held every year in early February and boasts a scale that attracts approximately one million visitors. In particular, the giant snow sculpture, which is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, is a symbol of the festival, and attracts visitors with its overwhelming scale of 140 meters wide and 20 meters high. This main snow sculpture is a work of art that is created with great care by craftsmen with a different theme set every year. You can enjoy its power to the fullest during the day, and at night, the fantastic atmosphere spreads with lights, so you can enjoy different charms by day and night. In addition, the World Ice Sculpture Championship is held at the same time, and beautiful ice sculptures competed by artists from all over the world are displayed. Everyone will be amazed by the intricate design and technical skill. In this way, the Asahikawa Winter Festival offers an extraordinary experience woven with snow and ice, attracting many tourists from both Japan and abroad.

Asahikawa Snow Lights and a Fantastic Night View

How to enjoy the Winter Market and Asahikawa gourmet food

One of the great attractions of the Asahikawa Winter Festival is not only the beauty of the snow and ice, but also the delicious local food. At the Winter Marche set up within the festival venue, you can find a wide selection of Hokkaido's famous products and local gourmet foods. Hot soup curry, Genghis Khan, Asahikawa ramen, and other dishes perfect for the cold winter are served to warm the bodies of visitors. Specialties and sweets made with locally produced ingredients are also sold, making them a great place to choose souvenirs. In addition, there is a wide selection of alcoholic beverages such as local craft beer and sake, and the appeal of the Winter Marche is that you can spend a luxurious time while looking at the snowy scenery. In particular, festival-exclusive menus and limited-time products are also sold, so many tourists visit in search of special gourmet food that can only be tasted here. Another point is that you can enjoy a fun time where food and music are combined, such as stage events and local band performances. The Winter Marche at the Asahikawa Winter Festival goes beyond just a place to eat and drink, offering visitors a special experience that allows them to fully enjoy the culture and flavors of Hokkaido.

[Winter Festivals and Illuminations]Other recommended spots

Sapporo Snow Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Sapporo City

Odori Venue: A short walk from Odori Subway Station Susukino Venue: A short walk from Exit 3 of Susukino Subway Station on the Namboku Subway Line Tsudome Venue: A 5-minute walk from Sakaemachi Subway Station on the Toho Subway Line

Obihiro Ice Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Obihiro City

A free shuttle bus is available from in front of Obihiro Kosei Hospital.

Lake Akan ICE, Love, Akan <Fuyukabi> Winter festival and illuminations

HokkaidoKushiro City

A bus runs from Kushiro Station to Lake Akan 3 to 4 times a day.

Asahikawa Winter Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Asahikawa City

Free shuttle bus available from JR Asahikawa Station

Jozankei Onsen Snow Lantern Path Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Sapporo City

During the event, a free shuttle bus will be running around the accommodation facilities in the hot spring town, and can be used from the bus stop closest to the facility.

Tokachi River Swan Festival <Sairinka> Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Otofuke Town

From Obihiro Station Bus Terminal, take the bus bound for Tokachigawa Onsen, get off at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, and walk for about 10 minutes.

Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Chitose City

Take the bus bound for "Shikotsu Lake" from New Chitose Airport

Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Kamikawa Town

Direct bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo Onsen

Otaru Snow Light Path Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Otaru City

Approximately 8-10 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station to the canal venue

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