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in Higashikawa
What kind of image you have when you hear the name“HIGASHIKAWA”? Higashikawa is often cited as “coﬀeetown”, “town of photography”, or “popular destination for01

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A SEASON FILLED WITH HOKKAIDO'S TYPICAL SCENERY

migrants”. But really? Let’s put all conventionalized images

A month passed since snow started melting, local farmers

aside for now, and look at these pictures. They show thestart preps for this year’s rice growing. Gates are opened

richness of nature that no words can describe, and bringto let water ﬂow into the ﬁelds, and sunlight slowly warms

you into the pace of life that gently slows down.

up the water. When wind stills , the surface reﬂects
grandeur sight of the Tokachi mountain range.

15th May @ Nishi 4 Gou, HIGASHIKAWA TOWN

Asahidake bel

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THE MELTING OF THE MOUNTAIN SNOW AND
THE BEGINNING OF WATER JOURNEY

Blooming flowers mark the beginning of the spring

Around the time of Golden Week, spring

After days of bleak winter, ﬁnally you realize the air starts
warming up. Before you know it, signs of the spring are
everywhere. The ﬂower in the picture is Fukujusou (Adonis
ramose). When it blooms, its head rises from beneath thesnow, breaking ice, expressing the power of new life.

6th April @ Kitoushi Forest Park

ﬁnally comes to Asahidake. Sunlightslowly melts the snow, and drips of water
touch the ground and soaks into the soil.
When will it be for that drip to surface
again, maybe after 100 years?

27th April @ Yukomanbetsu,
Asahidake Onsen

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TOUCH AND FEEL THE RICHNESS OF IT
There’s no water pipe running across Higashikawa town.
Instead, people's life, rice farming and other activities use
water sourced by Daisetsuzan. Water falls in the pristine
forest that is left untouched since ancient times. Even insummer, you can feel the icy water endlessly coming up
from underground.

12th June @ Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui

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THE CONTRAST OF REMAINING SNOW AND SUMMER SKY
While the town is ﬁlled with summer air, some patches ofsnow still remain unmelt on the mountains. If you look up
Asahidake from the cable car station, it looks rocky andthe color is dim, but the other side has a contrasting look.

10th June @ Sugatami pond andKagami pond, ASAHIDAKE FULL-LENGTH MIRROR

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Fresh and crisp air
Skiing through the Yeddo spruse forest, you will feelreﬂeshed and comfortable rather than cold in the temperature under minus 15 degrees Celcius.

18th February @ Cross-country ski course,
Asahidake area

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Mor e!

What’ s special?

Water, rice, and photography

ABOUT

As we have the beneﬁt of spring water from Daisetsuzan mountains, we don’t have a water supply system. In addition, the town

HIGASHIKAWA

is located in the rich and vast open land. Blessed with the fresh
water and rich land, Higashikawa is known as a leading producing
area of delicious rice.

ASAHIKAWA AIRPORTSAPPORO CITYNEW CHITOSE AIRPORTHow to find: Point to the center of

can be accessed at the water source park. And thewooden path leads to the spring between the mossy
rocks in the forest.

Higashikawa Culture Gallery

With the spring water that

There’s a public gallery forcontains much minerals, rice

regular photography exhibitions

growers in Higashikawa has

and preserving the archive

striven to make delicious rice.

collections. It was reopened as a

Where is it located?

Among the Higashikawa rice,modern-style gallery after a“Yumepirika” won the best gold

major renovation in 2021.

Centre of Hokkaido

award in 2019.

Higashikawa is on the southeastern edge of a vast basin, adja-

Hokkaido and slightly shift up tocent to the Asahikawa city, the second largest city in Hokkaido.

the north. Higashikawa is locatedIn the eastern area of the town, there is a deep forest including

in inland of Hokkaido.

the largest natural park in Japan, “Daisetsuzan National Park”.

Photo Competition

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High school photo clubs all

Even More!

the town.

over Japan enter to thephoto competition, “Shashin
Koshien”, and selected teams

The open land and mountains make the distinctive feature of2

The delicious water, filtered naturally in Daisetsuzan,

Higashikawa Rice1
HIGASHIKAWA

Daisetsu Asahidake Spring Water

are invited to Higashikawa to

Growing Population

How's the access?

This compact town attracts

Asahikawa asa starting point

reasons such as its convenience,be the best high school
photography club in Japan

many people with various

Visit website

natural environment, delicious

Visit website

water, and more.

The website contains all about

Visit town’s oﬃcial website that

Asahikawa Station and Asahikawa Airport

Higashikawa, timetables for transportations, rental bike service for

Higashikawa Stock Systemcovers all basic information includ-

are the transportation hubs for Higashikawa.

getting around, souvenirs and local

People who wish to support Higashikawa are able tospecialties, maps for viewpoints,

al stats, town’s ongoing projects,

become a “stock holder” by investing in town’s projects.

and result of photo contests. This istravel information, and “Higashika-

Stockholders receive benefits from the town.

wa Stock System”.

It takes an hour and 45 minutes from Haneda
Only 10-minute-drive takes you to

Airport, Tokyo, and an hour and 25 minutes

Higashikawa. Asahikawa Airport is known

from Sapporo Station. Many visitors com-with the high service rate of 99% even inmented that the travelling time was shorter

the stormy weather in winter.

than expected and they felt the town near.

where to start!

Wine, beer and local
sake making

Welcome Higashikawa
http://www.welcome-higashikawa.jp

The town
Although there is no railway service in
Higashikawa, buses from Asahikawa
Station and Asahikawa Airport connect thecenter of Higashikawa and Asahidake area.
For more details, please visit the website ofHigashikawa Tourism Association.

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ing the access information, industri-

Wooden Signboards
Variety of wooden signboards,
that make signature of the town,
are seen at shops andrestaurants in the town.

Higashikawa

Your Chair

proudly presents

The town gives each

locally produced

new-born baby a special

alchoholic

wooden chair designed bybeverages madecraftsmen in town. The

with spring

design is different every year

water. The

and all chairs are made ingrapes and rice

local studios.

https://town.higashikawa.hokkaido.jp

are also locallygrown.

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Aleutian avens

Potentilla miyabei

Penstemon frutescens

Rubus pedatus

Gentiana trifloravar. japonica f. montana

Harrimanella stelleriana

Kamchatka rhododendron

Cassiope

Pedicularis chamissonis

Alaska bellflower

Gentiana nipponica

Caltha fistulosa

The mountain behind is

The Highest Peak of Hokkaido
Asahidake

Asahidake, the symbolof Higashikawa

The central town is in the western area while
Asahidake is in the east. Asahidake is thetown’s symbol and major place forsightseeing and climbing.

A large part of Higashikawa belongs to the“Daisetsuzan National Park” where the grandview of Asahidake can be seen from afar. It’s

Higashikawa
Asahidake
central
Ropewayarea

Sugatami station is in the alpine area beyond the timberline. You
can see the alpine plants that can hardly be seen in the maina mecca of alpine climbing and all wintersports, namely skiing and snowboarding.
People in Higashikawa respect Asahidake forGreat Nature ahead of you

island of Japan.
Snowshoeing is popular activity in winter. The

You can also see rare birds such as the pine grosbeaks thatcable car will take you to the upper station forbreed only in the high pine forest of Daisetsuzan area and Mt.

beautiful scenery.

Rishiri. Asahidake is a treasure trove of nature of Hokkaido.

(Left) Northern pikas cry in a cute voice.
(Right) Pine grosbeak pecks Pinus pumila berries.

providing rich amount of pure, clean water.

Fly on the cable car!
Enjoy the aerial view from the cable carwhich take you to Sugatami station

Asahidake Visitor Center
Visit website(1,600m above sea level), in only 10 min-Check for the service status andutes. Asahidake attracts many tourists:

timetable for the cable cars at thenature lovers and climbers in summer,
skiers and snowboarders in winter.

Visit website

The visitor center provides
latest information on climbing

The website provides information

Asahidake an issue regular

about fauna and ﬂora in Daisetsu-

link below. Weather info, and live

newsletters. The mountainzan area as well as the culture andwebcam stream are also available.

themed exhibition and books

geological history of Asahidake. You

Find out what’s best to do and see

are available. You can enjoy

can also check ﬁeld manners, andin each season.

Asahidake area even in bad

the event schedule.

weather.
Asahidake Ropeway
asahidake.hokkaido.jp

Inside is an open structure with a high ceiling.

Asahidake Visitor Center
www.asahidake-vc-2291.jp

There is a diorama of Daisetsuzan area.

If you use the cable car, you can start your climb fromthe Sugatami Station. It's easy even if you're carrying a
big luggage.
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Stuffed Hokkaido
sika deer andEzo red fox

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5 Ideas for a Day Trip

Visit renovated cafes

How would you like to spend your holiday in Higashikawa? Here are some unique ideas for
exploring the town according to the season and feeling or mood for that day.

liko to go
The building was previously used as a private tutoring school.
Currently, “liko” oﬀers mainly crafts chocolate and take-out
food in the cafe. Enjoy their smoothy in the terrace seats with
nice breeze.

Haru Kitchen
The cabin style building was takenover from the previous cafe owner.
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apeople with cozy atmosphere. Retro

5 Day Trip Ideas in Higashikawa

01 V i s i t r e n o v a t e d c a f e sbuilding and nostalgic interiors will
make you feel relaxed and you mighthear birds singing while enjoying themeal.

Tr i pHospitality and heart of valuing good OLD things
Proliferation of coﬀee shops in Higashi-

kawa is an interesting phoenomena. There
are townʼs characteristics that met certain
criteria for a cafe: The slow life of people inearth-friendly environment is a strong

plus for people in search of a location of

their new cafe. There are good old buildings remained unused here and therethat can be refurbished and turned to bea Instagrammable cafe.
As the cafe owners inherit not only thebuilding but also food, scener y, andWednesday Cafe & Bake
The old robust warehouse was turned into thestylish cafe. The old American style interior was
created with ample wood on the bare wall.

ON THE TABLE

things sourced in this area, each shop

You would be surprised by the fact that thehas unique atmosphere. Visiting thosebuilding used to be a ﬁre station. The cafe is on

cafes would be a great experience tothe 2nd ﬂoor and there is a multiple-brandcome close to the local culture.

shop, “Less” on the 1st ﬂoor. The cafe with old
yet modern atmosphere is the iconic shop of

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5 Ideas for a Day Trip

Enjoy the water and nature

The spring for the “Daisetsuzan Asahidake spring water” is located near Lake Chubetsu.
You can take the spring water in the water source park.

Paddle across the lake in the early morning
In summer, a day starts early in Hokkaido because of its
location in the high altitude. It’s already bright at 4am, andsun is completely out at 5am. Thanks to the long daytime
activit y hours , p eople of H iga shikawa enjoy morning
activities before work . Local guides oﬀer fun aquatic
activities in July and August. For more details, contact us at
the Higashikawa Tourism Association.

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FEEL AND ENJOY WITH WATER FROM THE MOUNTAIN
Animals live and ﬂowers
grow in sun lit forests

Lake Chubetsu, located 20 minutes

What you can see from the lake isAfter the morning activities, let’s

away from the central town, is ourthe majestic view of Asahidake.

spend some relaxing time at therecreation area. This calm lake is

While ﬂoating on the lake, you will

waterside of the Chubetsu lake or in

the perfect place for canoeing and

be truly grateful for the water that

Kitoushi Forest Park. While feelingstand-up puddle (SUP). You can row

supports every step of our daily

the water and enjoying with theacross the lake through pleasant

lives and activities, and value it aswater, your summer activity can beLeft) Caltha fistulosa grows watersidesummer breeze in the early morning.

precious gift from the mountain.

diﬀerent in Higashikawa.

during spring and summer. (Right) Great(Top Left) Ezo chipmunks are seen bothin the low mountains and high-altitude
mountains such as Asahidake (Bottom

spotted woodpeckers are seen all year.
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5 Ideas for a Day Trip

Anywhere with your own feet

Rental bikes are available at Michinoeki Higashikawa “Michikusakan”. Cyclingaround Kitoushi for cherry blossoms is highly recommended in early May.

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Tr i pBikes assist you to explore the town
Bikes are the most convenient vehicle when you
travel around the town. Most land of the town is ﬂatexcept the mountain area. With the latest model ofgeared bike, you can go anywhere at your own
pace.
Feel the fresh air on the vast land with clear sky.
Cars are hardly seen on the long straight road. You
There are options other thanwill meet new excitement and discovery that can be

Various places to stopcars and public transportations

found only by bike.

(Left) In Kitoushi Forest Park, camping ground, barbeque site, and outdoor

when you move around the town.

activities are available. (Top right)You can also ride a bicycle to the Asahidake

Travelling can be an enjoyableropeway platform. (Bottom right)The Higashikawa Town Museum, which is a

activity in pleasant seasons.

former town hall building, has a unique retro atmosphere.

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5 Ideas for a Day Trip in Higashikawa

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Tr i pRED AND WHITE LEAVES SHINING IN THE CLEAR
AUTUMN SKY AND THE FIRST SNOW IN SEPTEMBER
The autumn leaves in Asahidake are extraordinary. Shrubs andalpine plants, such as Aleutian avens and whitebeam, change thecolor of their leaves vividly spreading around your feet, and makepatchy pattern on the mountainside. The breathtaking mosaic
view starts to be created in the middle of September. If you arelucky, you may be able to see the ﬁrst snow on the mountaintop
along with the autumn leaves. While the sunshine of summer still
remains on the foot of the mountain, the season of colors arrives
with the earliest autumn leaves in Japan.

Asahidake and Sugatami Pondwith autumn leaves
The altitude around “Sugatami Garden” is about 1600m. As thearea is beyond the timberline, there are only short bushes. Alpine
plants in there change the color of their leaves, and add beautiful
colors instead of flowers.

Fascinated withthe beauty of the ﬂuﬀs

First snow in Asahidake
In contrast with the heat of late summer in

Aleutian avens is one of the popular alpine plants inother places in Japan, the first snow arrives

Asahidake. It blooms in early summer and spreads allat the top of the mountain. Autumn inover the place. When finished blooming, theAsahidake is when variety of colors from thelong-haired fluff is seen blowing in the wind.

sky, snow, and autumn leaves are seen in
one landscape.

Patchy pattern with
red and yellow
Pinus pumila, which covers the groundat the height of the waist and chest,
softly wraps the mountain surface, andthe whitebeam gives off the vivid colors.
The autumn leaves of the alpine shrubs,
which can be seen only in the placebeyond the timberline, look like adrawing on the ground.

Fleeting momentin the middle of autumn
Late September is in the middle of autumn.
The fluff of Aleutian avens falls and theremaining leaves are framed with frost in
the cold. The appearance can be seen only
for a short time before the sun shines.

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5 Ideas for a Day Trip

Live with powder snow

Gliding down untouched mountain
Backcountry skiing has been popular in Asahidake. After getting off the upper station of the cable car,you walk on the snow looking for the slopes you like. Please note backcountry registration should besubmitted in advance. Joining a tour with local guides is highly recommended if you have no experience.

Season of powder snow lasts until April
Snowing almost every day in the early ski season, the slope condition is powdery most of
the time. Although the weather can be rough in midwinter, it becomes stable in March.
Even in April, you can enjoy the powder snow as seen in the picture.

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The snow in Asahidake, which is the

Many skiers and snowboarders arepeople move to Higashikawa simply

highest mountain in Hokkaido, isfascinated with the best snow that

because of the snow for having theblessed with abundant snow as athey have never had before. More-powder snow is signiﬁcant element

result of the seasonal wind from theover, the easy access to the slopeof their fulﬁlling life.

west bringing moist air to this area.

by the cable car appeals to winter

Hope you add “visiting Higashikawa

As the snow contains humidity lower

sports fans from around the world.

in winter“ on your next to-do list forseen on the slope while skiing. (Right)

than usual, its ﬂakes become dry

Snow is a big part of daily lives inholidays. You will enjoy skiing andTokachi Mountain Range at dusk. You

and soft, and those climatic condi-

winter for the local people, and theysnowboarding in the best quality

can see the mountains clearly in winter.

tions make famous “powder snow”.

grow up playing with snow. Somesnow.

Animals and landscape(Top Left) Ezo flying squirrels are seen in
the trees even in the midwinter.
(Bottom Left) Ezo snow hare might be

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9月

EVENT

September

Higashikawa is ﬁlled with a variety of events, attractions, andBest season to see colored

can do in each season. Be sure to also check the temperature andCherry blossom areain Kitoushi Forest Park

equip yourself with appropriate gears.

Signs of spring can be foundbut still the temperature is low.

←

4月

April

Octobercolored trees in Tenninkyo
area and Lake Chubetsu.

colors in town.
Spring comes in the end of
May at Asahidake

Beginning of new rice season
in May- Rainbow Fountain opens. (until Oct.)The Earliest Autumn Leaves in Japan at Asahidake

11月

EVENT

NovemberSigns of spring can be found

Usually starts to snow. Be surebut still the temperature is low.

to use winter tires if you aregoing to drive a car.

12月

EVENT

May

- Kurashi Tanoshiku Festival- Cherry blossom season starts in

5.3℃ ／ 17.3℃
Snow melts and dissapears fast.
Tree leaves come back.

- Asahidake cross country
course opens.

-2.2℃ ／ 5.5℃

opens (until Oct.)

5月- Best month to see beautiful

Japan in general. Trees change- Path to Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui-0.7℃ ／ 10℃

10月Fruitiful season in Hokkaido andGeneral description of the month.
EVENT

at Asahidake

EVENT

3.6℃ ／ 13.9℃

Average minimum / maximum temp.

←- Beautiful colored trees

trees at Asahidake.

ways to have fun throughout the year. Check below for what you-0.7℃ ／ 10℃- First snow at Asahidake

Snows already in mountains.
New buds on trees
come to sprout inmountains

Colored rice paddies- Rice Harvest Campaign

10.8℃ ／ 20.9℃

A YEAR IN HIGASHIKAWA- Kurashi Tanoshiku Festival

Kitoushi Forest Park & Yusui Park.

Geum pentapetalum field at Susoaidaira, Asahidake

EVENT

December

Beautifully autumn at Mt. Kitoushi- Canmore Ski Village opens.
- The opening of Asahidake-9.3℃ ／ -1.5℃

ski season.

Snow falls over the town, and- Path to Hagoromo Walterfall opens.

Cross country players
training with real snow

ski resorts open.
Kids love playing in snow

6月

June

- Opening of Asahidake

10.8℃ ／ 22℃- Asahidake Mountain Festival

Temperature is moderate and air- Kitoushi International Cycling

is fresh. Great month to visit.

7月

July

Temperature sometimes goes

above 30℃. Summer is very short,comes and ends quickly.

Crowd of Rhododendron aureumAugustRelatively hot day continues,
but can be chilly at night.

EVENT

January-13.9℃ ／ -4.4℃
swing a wet towel outside.

Festival

2月- Shashin Koushien（National highEVENT

February-13.6℃ ／ -3.3℃

Photo Festival Exchange

Bleak winter continues. Best- International High School Studentsʼ
Students on the field for the high school photo competition- Ideal month for snowshoeing,
cycling fat bikes, and all otherschool photo championships)- International Photo Festival- Higashikawa Ice Festival

Fun experiment:

winter activities.

Fume coming out of craters at snow-covered Asahidake

season winter activities withthe powder snow.

3月

EVENT

15.8℃ ／ 25.9℃

26(Nupuri kor kamuy nomi)

Geum pentapetalum

EVENT

15.1℃ ／ 25.2℃

8月

1月

EVENT

- Dontokoi Festival

EVENT

March

- Hagoromo Music Festival-8.2℃ ／ 1.3℃

- Taisetsu-Asahidake SEA TO SUMMIT

Snow starts melting, Japanese- Higashikawa Shrine Festival

Participants of the "SEA TO
SUMMIT" celebrate their goal at
the peak of Asahidake

Higashikawa Shrine Festival

butterbur come out to sprout.

- Court Asahikawa Country
Club opens.

- Kitoushi Park Golf Course
opens.

"River Fog" seen only in severe
winterCome to experience real poder snow.

■ Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation.
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It’s okay even on a rainy day!

Higashikawa Cultural Exchange Center

CentPure I
There are gallery, lounge, and a cafe in the renovatedold school building. International students study at theHigashikawa Japanese Language school, which is theﬁrst public Japanese language school in Japan on theMichi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)
Higashikawa “Michikusakan”

second ﬂoor.

The building was originally built in 1961.

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0166-82-2111

as a place for breaks, bus rides, and shopping.

higashikawa-town.jp/centpure

This is popular place for visitors because theshop oﬀers broad assortment of local products

The renovated 60 years building turned

Michikusakan

OPEN 8:30〜21:00“Michikusakan” is a tourism base in Higashiawa

Asahikawato the new facility for learning

Asahidake

1-1 Kitamachi 1,
Higashikawa (central area)

Collection of old goodsuch as rice, vegetables, processed food, and“Multicultural Exchange Room” is open for

cameras is exhibited.

anyone who are interested in foreign countries.

souvenirs. Also, Higashikawa Tourism Association
is open in the same building. All information on
Higashikawa is gathered at Michikusakan.
Wood stove and high-quality furniture
Renowned chairs in the

makes cozy atmosphere in the lounge.

gallery.
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OPEN

9:00〜18:00（17:00 Oct - Mar）

CLOSEDNew Year holiday（31 Dec - 4 Jan）

0166-68-4777

CentPure
Asahikawamichikusakan
michikusakan
www.welcome-higashikawa.jp/michikusa/

Michikusakan
Asahidake

1-15, Higashimachi 1,
Higashikawa (central area)

Higashikawa Cultural Exchange Center

CentPure II(Left) “Kitoushi” wine, made of locally grown grapes and local craft beer,“Higashikawa Ale” (Right) The shop has several kinds of rice withThis facility provides the place and opportunity to learn.

different flavor.

The library has over 50,000 books and exhibitions ofphotography, furniture and mountains which features ofHigashikawa.

The big collection of books about

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Daisetsuzan attracts many mountaineers.

OPEN

The shop has a wide variety of local products from rice and vegetables toMichikusakan

9:00〜21:00

CLOSED New Year holiday（31 Dec - 4 Jan）

wooden crafts.

0166-82-2111

Asahikawa

Asahidake

1-2, Kitamachi 1
Higashikawa (central area)

higashikawa-town.jp/centpure

Shop and showcase of furniture andPrivate seats in study / work
area by window wall

woodcrafts manufactured in Higashikawa.

(Top Left) Cake and cookies made with fresh eggs from Higashikawa.
(Top Righ) The coffee beans named after Asahidake tastes refreshing.
In addition to regular road bikes,

Hand-written guide maps and(Bottom Left) Wood vinegar, made of broadleaf trees in Higashikawa.

fat bikes that have advantages forpamphlets are distributed.

(Bottom Right) T-shirts with illustration of animals that are seen in

muddy and snowy road, are also

Higashikawa. There are adult and children's versions, so parents andavailable for rent.

children can wear them together.

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People relax in the large lawn area in front
Themed exhibitionof the building.

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G o u r m e t D e l i g h t s i n H I G A S H I K AWA

Wednesday Cafe & Bakeyoshinori coﬀee

A retro cafe in a fully renovated, old garage.

A specialty coﬀee bean store
with a unique taste and aroma.
The coﬀee bean shop oﬀers specialty
coﬀee, that is exclusively roasted withwell-selected beans, and cafe area.
The acidity coﬀee brewed with fresh
Higashikawa water and the view ofDaisetsuzan from inside and outside of
the building creates your fulﬁlled time.

Enjoy hot coffee (360 yen) and affogato (500 yen)with the majestic landscape.

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OPEN 10:00〜18:00
CLOSED WED & THU
Michikusakan
0166-56-0099
Asahikawa
Asahidake
yoshinoricoffee
yoshinoricoffee
11-1, 12 Kitamachi（3.8km fromwww.yoshinoricoffee.com
the central area）

Barista brews your coffee

Shop signboard along theCups and coffee accessories

right in front of you.

street in the vast rice field.

are also available.

Locally produced foods and items

HIGASHIKAWA MEETS
Tasty espresso-based Cafe Latte (520 yen) and caneléwith various toppings (330 yen).

The shop, opened in the building in front of Asahikawa station in August, 2020, have big selection of local products from Higashikawa. People

Relax yourself, taste
barista-brewed coﬀee &original homemade canelés.
The classy-cozy atmosphere in the oldwarehouse oﬀers relaxing time with

who couldn’t reach Higashikawa can meet Higa-

DATAOPEN 11:00〜17:00

shikawa products and culture there.
CLOSED THU

0166-85-6283
wednesday.cafeandbake
wednesday̲cafeandbake

Gas station

Michikusakan

Asahikawa

Yusui Park
Asahidake

Kita 1, Higashi 8 (5.4km from the central area)

hand-dripped coﬀee and food. Filling

The shop adjacent to Yoshinori Coffee cafe that serves specialty coffee.

plate lunch and French toasts (served
only 3pm-5pm) are popular along withrice ﬂour canelé, which are still rare in
northern Hokkaido. In addition, smooth-The shop also opens at theies and cafe latte in season attract

souvenir shop, Airport Lilas,repeat customers.

Relaxing atmosphere

Whole-bean and ground

Mr. Saito, the barista, named

matching the moderatecoffee, sweets, and logo

the cafe because Wednesday

oldness of the building withtumblers which are great for

was his favorite day of thesimple interiors.

souvenirs can be purchased.

week.

in the Asahikawa airport.
The specialty of Higashikawa
such as wine, coffee andsweets are lined up.

The logo illustrates a harmony

Broad selection of local

of mountain, rice field, people,

products is perfect forand crafts.

souvenirs.

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OPEN 7:00〜21:00（Inside yoshinori coﬀee
Asahikawa Station）

0166-26-5575
HKmeets̲shop

1F, Hotel Wing International in front of Asahikawa Station
3112, 7 Miyashitadori, Asahikawa(400m from JR Asahikawa station)
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OKUIZUMI Chinese tea, porridge and dim sum

CHAMISE brown rice cake

Popular restaurant relocated for fresh water and delicious rice

Simple yet sublime,with variations of delicious
ﬁllings and toppings.
The shop oﬀers “omusubi”, rice balls,
that are made with rice grown in Higashikawa. The omusubi is made by handskillfully with variety kinds of ﬁllings.
The shop is open at 7:30 and it’s perfect to get some on your way to outdoor activity.

Walnut miso (200yen), fried half-boiled eggs (280 yen), black rice with black beans (190 yen), kouji
chicken (200 yen), sockeye salmon (230 yen). Only available on Saturday, Sunday and Public holiday

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OPEN 7:30〜15:00（CLOSED at 14:00 on Tuesday）
CLOSED MON（except national holidays）
0166-82-3887

Michikusakan
Asahikawa

Asahidake

Kita 2, Nishi 2(1.3km fromthe central area)

玄米おむすび-ちゃみせ

Tempting lineups draw many

Select one you like, bring it

Open early in the morning,people coming repeatedly.

with you to the place with thebut closed early when supplies

nice view, and Enjoy!

run out.

MIYAZAKI Tofu shop
Pour the brewed tea carefully little by little, and rich aroma
and taste fill your heart. (800-2,500 yen)

Healthy, nutricious soy milkturns into sweets created bytraditional tofu maker.
The shop has made tofu in a traditional
way since 1927. Using soybean grown

Spend peaceful time with
Chinese tea
The restaurant, which are well-knownwith the ﬂavorful Chinese tea and gen-DATA

in Hokkaido and natural water from

OPEN 8:00〜11:00、13:00〜16:00
CLOSED TUE & WED
0166-85-6283
okuizumi̲s

Gas station
Asahikawa

Michikusakan

Yusui Park
Asahidake

Kita 2, Higashi 4 (3.4km from the central area)

tle-tasted porridge, was relocated toDaisetsuzan, the rich taste of classic-style tofu is familiar with people in
the town. You can enjoy it as it is or
cooked.

The only tofu offer here is cotton tofu. The tofu has a crunchy

Higashikawa because the owner fell intexture with a heavy weight, and is well known as a local delicacy.

love with fresh water and slow life in
Higashikawa. As it is open in the morningand afternoon except lunch hour, you

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can spend relaxing time with authentic

OPEN
8:00〜19:00

Chinese tea in the warm and cozy space.

Set of middle-sized porridge

Sit back and relax with

Simple and elegant interiorand 4 boiled dumplings

magnificent view ofcreates calm and peacefulwhich goes well with the tea.

Daisetsuzan over themood with warm hospitality.

(840 yen)

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extensive rice field.

CLOSED MON
0166 - 82-2543

CentpureMichikusakan

Asahikawa
Asahidake
tofushopmiyazaki
miyazakitoufuten
1-18, 1 Higashimachi（central area）
http://miyazakitofu.com

The best way to eat

The tofu master has created

Tofu donuts (5 pieces/250 yen)“ganmodoki”, fried tofu, is

new products including

tastes mild and tasty.

cooked with stew. (120 yen)soybean ice cream.

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ON THE TABLE

wine cafe veraison

Cafe and bar, town’ s regular bistro

Promised pleasurable eat-out
in this Italian casual dinerRich ﬂavored risotto and hamburger
steak set with the option of 5 kinds ofsauces for the hamburger steak, garlicsoy sauce, demiglace, blue cheese,curry, and onion ponzu are very popul a r. I n d i n n e r h o u r, yo u c a n e n j oy
assortment of snack with delicious

Freshly made hamburger steak is served in skillets. (1230 yen)wine.

You can have drinks for free in lunch hours.

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OPEN
11:30〜14:30
17:00〜21:00
Michikusakan

CLOSED
TUE, 1st, 3rd & 5th WED

Asahikawa

0166-99-0015

Asahidake

3-3 2 Higashimachi(0.4km fromthe central area)

ワインカフェ-ヴェレゾン

Broad selection of wines is

The glass walls collect brightDistinctive signboard withmade by the ownersunshine create comfortablewine glass illustration on it.

sommelier.

space. Terrace seating start insummer.

Haru Kitchen
The most popular set meal, hamburger steak and grilled vegetable set (150g/1,100 yen, 200g/ 1,300yen).
Ketchup spaghetti (850 yen) and ginger fried pork set (1,050 yen) are also recommended.

A little village bistroﬁlls you with happiness
The hearty meals gather popularity
among repeat customers. Rice gratin,

Satisfying meals andﬁne choice of wines

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baked cheese curry pilaf, and smoked

OPEN 11:30〜20:00（Weekend Bar: Fri - Sun until 24:00)

This iconic cafe of Higashikawa oﬀers
casual dinner and liquors with retro and

CLOSED 1st and 3rd TUE & WED
ON-THE-TABLE
0166-73-6328
http://less-style.blogspot.com

CentPureMichikusakan

chicken leg lunch attract many people.

Asahikawa

Asahidake

If you would like unique food to Hokkai-

2F 1-6 Minamimachi (Central area)

modern atmosphere. Old-fashion ketch-do, venison dishes are served in thelimited time of the year.

The big chicken portion takes 10 days toup spaghetti and hamburger steak areprepare. Served with a cup of soup. (1,200 yen)

popular in the regular menu for lunch. In
dinner hour, French styled side dishes go
DATAwell with organic wine that the ownerselected. The delicious dishes make themost of the original taste of local ingre-

The interior is nostalgic and

The symbolic big wooden

Wide selection of wine is thedients.

attractive. Concept of thetable and design chairs arereason for its popularity.

cafe is shown with thefurnished in the center with

Each selected wine has

handwritten-style sign on theentrance door.
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fragrance of conifer tree.

descriptions.

OPEN
11:30〜15:00
CLOSED
WED & THU
090-6992-0131
harukitchen.higashikawa

Michikusakan
Asahikawa

Yusui Park

Asahidake

Minami 4 Higashi 11(7.3km fromthe central area)

Warm and cozy space

Nature themed decoration on

The owner chef is a licensed

surrounded by the nature.

the wall shows owner’s

hunter, and goes hunting

concept of the restaurant.

deers in winter.

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Steamed buns withnatural yeast Sitoa

natures soft-serve
In search for the ultimate
recipe for soft serve ice cream

Their regularly updated menu
makes you want to come backThe owner is a professional mountainsnowboarder, and has travelled over-Long, low-temperature fermentation,seas eating a variety of local foods.

with the use of natural yeast, gives

This Hokkaido milk soft-serve ice

sitoa’s steamed breads unique texture.

cream is his answer to what Hokkaido’s

Choosing from the varieties of top-nature can oﬀer to those who visit frompings and ﬁlling is entertaining: do you

outside. There are two ﬂavors, “Plaingo for plain to taste the cake itself,

Milk” and “Houji Tea”, topped with cute

sweet beens for refreshment, or fullﬁll-

Plain (110 yen + tax), Macha Bean Bean (150 yen + tax)

ing kinpira mayonnaise?

and Kinpira mayonnaise (150 yen+ tax) and many more.

one cup. Affogato (580 yen + tax) is available for coffee lovers.

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Kitoushi
Family ParkOPEN
10:00〜16:00（closes if sold out）
CLOSED Irregular
0166-85-6283
sitoa.mushipan
sitoa.mushipan

Can’t decide Plain Milk or Houji Tea (400 yen +tax)? Try both ineye-shaped white chocolates.

Gas station
Asahikawa

Michikusakan
Asahidake

Kita 28, Nishi 5(3.3km from the central area)

Kitoushi
Family ParkOPEN
11:00〜17:00（Opens only summer
1st April - 31st October)New recipe is added regularly

sitoa’s original dough is madeThe owner couple says “weand updated to give new freshwith Hokkaido flour, Hokkaido

came here because we love

air and entertain customers.

beet sugar, and natural yeast.

the nature, and the water.

CLOSEDWED
0166-56-6595

Gas Station

Michikusakan

Asahikawa

Asahidake

Kita 35, Nishi 5（4.2km from central area）

natsu cafeliko to go

A casual restaurant-cafe like yourgrandmother's home.

Craft chocolate store using
authentic cacao beans.

The glass balcony andAuthentic tents displayed in

Meet Shinya Nakagawa, awooden terrace are eat-in

an outdoor summer event in

professional snowboarder /spaces for guests.

front ot the store.

mountain guide, and his wife.

Built in an old house, natsu cafe has
friendly atomosphere just like being

A popular cafe reopened as a craft

invited to a friend’s house. The most

chocolate shop. NUPURI is made withpopular menu is the hamburg platter

only two ingredients: carefully roasted,

where rice is the topping for hamburg

quality cacao beans, and Hokkaido

not the other way around. The regularbeet sugar. Rich ﬂavor of roasted

plate is very ﬁlling, so be sure to empty

cacao blended with natural sweetness

stomach before you go.

“Saraburg” hamburg platter (850 yen) : hamburg is buried

make this perfect craft chocolate.

With the combination of different dried fruits,

beneath rice. It comes with salad and a cup of soup.

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OPEN
11:30〜16:00（Bar opens irregularly）

Kitoushi
Family ParkOPEN
11:30〜14:00
CLOSEDSAT & SUN
0166-74-8175

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the number of flavors are infinite.

Michikusakan
Asahikawa

Asahidake

9-1, Kitamachi 5(1.5km from the central area)

Find your favorite spot: some

Walls and shelves are

The owner chef says, “It’s nottables have more sunlight,

decoraed with small dolls or

my intention to make heavy

and some has kids drawings

retro signs that create

dishes. In fact I don’t think it’son nearby wall.

positive, uplifting mood.

heavy at all.

CLOSED Irregular
0166-85-6336
likocafe
https://liko-cafe.com

Centpure
Asahikawa

Michikusakan
Asahidake

1-1 Higashimachi 1（central area）

Original cheese burger andTaiyaki and Dorayaki are

The recipes for homemade

Higashikawa’s local craft beer

traditional delicacies liko to go

fruit syrups change depending

is a perfect match.

produces since its opening.

on seasons.

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Higashikawa Rakuza
SASAICHI

Izakaya RISHIRI
Higashikawa’s iconic Japanese cuisine known for quality seafoods

Sushi & set meal restaurants thatare readily available for lunch and dinner.
Their great variety of menu makes
anyone pick what they really want to
eat . It could be fresh sushi, s oba
noodle, or you may want to go for Japanese set meals. SASAICHI opens inboth lunch and dinner hours, and anytime you go, you will see a group of“KAEDE” is a set of shiromi, tuna, shrimp, scallop, squid, salmon,

local people ejoying foods.

ikura, anago, and egg sushi served with soup (1,700yen).

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OPEN

11:00〜14:00
17:00〜21:00

CLOSED WED
0166-82-2747
東川楽座-笹一
www.sasasan.com

CentpureMichikusakan

Asahikawa

Asahidake

2-4, Minamimachi 1(central area)

Blend of soba changes indifferent seasons to make best
flavor and texture.
Morisoba (740 yen)

SASAICHI went under a major
reconstruction and reopenedin 2019. Now spacious tableseatings are available. Sushi isserved not only at the counter,but also at tables.

Even after the reconstruction,
SASAICHI’s good old sushi
counter is still there towelcome longtime fans.

CHIYUKI
Sanuki Udon
Picture of Seasonal Sashimi Platter taken in early autumn. Fish are carefully
selected depending on season and what’s best each day.

Fresh seafoods gathered from

Handmade udon restaurant is rare in

surrounding 3 seas: Japan sea, Sea of
Okhotsk, and Paciﬁc Ocean

Hokkaido. CHIYUKI’s authentic SanuDATA
OPEN 17:00〜23:00

Originally opened as a seafood store,
this casual izakaya-style JapaneseUdon in the simplest form
to enjoy essence of the cuisine

CLOSED SUN
0166-82-4088
居酒屋りしりki-style udon is thick and smooth. The
CentPure
Asahikawa

Michikusakan
Asahidake

6-14, Higashimachi (central area)

soup is soy source based, rich withextracts from simmered niboshi (small

dried sardines) and konbu (kelp) . Ｗith

restaurant oﬀers excellent seafood

or without soup, CHIYUKI’s creativemenus. Seasonal Sashimi Platter (3,200

On top is a thick, juicy fried tofu soaked in soup. This “Atsuage

menus fascinates udon fans.

Udon (750 yen)” is a popular menu similar to traditional Kitsune.

yen for 2) is highly recommended for
new guests. The plate contains 8 varietDATA

ies of surprisingly fresh sashimi which
any fan of Japanese cuisine dream of.
Boiled and barbecued seafoods are also

Sashimi is prepared by the

The store and its interior is

Inside of the fridged case at

genuinely impressive. It’s worth travellingyoung owner chef, Hideto

the work of local architecure

the counter are the selection

from afar just to enjoy a night at RISHIRI.

Nakatake. Next to him is his

design / furniture studio /of seafoods from the threemother who is in charge of allnimono (simmered dish).
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retailer of designed goods,
Kitanosumai Sekkeisha.

seas, that make great pairings
with localy produced sake.

OPEN
11:00〜15:00
CLOSED MON&TUE（1st SAT&SUN from
October to March)
0166-56-3060

CentpureMichikusakan

Asahikawa

Asahidake

1-1, Higashimachi 1(central area)

Making udon by hand is a

The most popular menu ofThough it’s not an udon menu,

delicate work. Small details

CHIYUKI is this “Chicken

pork bowl is worth trying. If

need to be adjusted to fit toFillet Tempura Udon” (750

you are not sure what to order,

everyday condition.

yen). The tempuras are huge.

try A set with tempura.
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18 BAKERY

YAMAtune

More than 20 types of decorative donuts

Lots of variety, lots of happiness.

They look good but taste even better. From ﬂuﬀy, soft cremes
to crunchy, rich chocolates, &DONUT entertains customers
with their skillfull ar t of the rings. It is also available on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Michikusakan, andHigashikawa MEETS stores.

18 (ICHIBA) BAKERY has recently opened at the main street ofHigashikawa. Using spelt ﬂour makes breads available forpeople allergic to ﬂour. Enjoy choosing for your day from thevariety of homemade breads with toppings and ﬁllings.

Designing functional socks in the
middle of Hokkaido’s great nature

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OPEN 11:00〜16:00
CLOSED Mon - Thu

OPEN 07:30（Sat&Sun 08:00）〜
17:00（until sold out）

0166-64-6624

CLOSED WED, 2nd&4th THU

anddonut

and̲donut

20-8, Nishimachi 6(2.8km from the central area)

0166-82-3244

18bakery

1-4, Kitamachi 3（0.8km from the central area）

Running business at the foot of Daisetsuzan,
YAMAtune is a manufacturer of designed
socks. Their wide range of products attractfans in diﬀerent outdoor activities like hiking,skiing, snowboarding, and trail r unning.
Warm, comfor table, and tough sock s are
suitable for daily use especially for people
living in cold areas.
The shop assisstant will find the one for you from their large
stock of socks in different types, sizes, and colors.

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TENGETSUANHIRATA Tofu

Heaven for sweet-toothed travellers

Traditional tofu store since 1946

This western style sweet shop oﬀers you original cakes andcookies made with locally produced ingredients. Rice ﬂour
chiﬀon cake is one of the popular items. Their homemade
whipped creme is simply yummy.

As their business motto “一丁懸命 (to make each tofu piecewith all we have)” suggests, HIRATA Tofu produces quality soy
pr o duc t s includin g y uba (thin laye r of con de nse d soy
protein), soy udon, and soy bread!

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OPEN 8:30〜19:30（Sun&Wed: closes at 18:00)

OPEN（except 4th）
CLOSED WED
0166-82-3004

tengetsuan

www.tengetsuan.com
1-3, Minamimachi 1 (central area)

6:00〜19:00

0166-74-3877
https://hirata-tofu.com
1-5 Kitamachi 9(2.5km from central area)

HIRATA Kouji (malt)

Cafe & Herbs Hluboka

One of the oldest stores in town

Herbal teas and imported European items

Founded in 1924, HIRATA Kouji has always been a credited
maker of miso and malt, essential ingredients for Japanese
food. “仙年みそ (miso of eternity)” is their long-selling productmade without any artiﬁcial additives.

Named after a Chech castle, this themed cafe oﬀers uniqueexperiences that can take you away from everyday reality.
Enjoy specially blended herbal teas and shopping European
imported goods. Lunch menu is also available.

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OPEN
8:00〜18:30
0166-82-3301

OPEN 11:00〜17:00
CLOSED Irregular

平田こうじ店

0166-56-7350

https://hiratakouji.jimdo.com

cafe.herbs.hluboka

1-23, Nishimachi 9(2.5km from central area)

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Kita 44, 1 Gou（6.2km from central area)

OPEN 10:00〜18:00（WEEKDAY 12:00〜）
CLOSED TUE&WEDMichikusakan

0166-74-6388
yamatune.jp
yamatune̲jp
www.yamatune.jp

Asahikawa

Asahidake

2-5 Minamimachi 2(0.4km from central area)

The best selling product for

Now YAMAtune gloves are

Merino wool soocks have

winter sports. Recommended

available. The knitting

moisturising effect and arefor every skier. Better ski

techniques make them warm

designed to reduce fatigue

control almost like bear foot.

and durable.

with the arch shape of sole.

Rizoumu Studio
Join their friendly pottery class
Find a gift at the gallery
N o r i h i r o Ta k i m o t o, a n d h i s w i f e N o r i ko
Takimoto runs this private pottery studio in a
secluded forest. The galler y displays theirunique works, and often opens the studio forshort pottery classes for anyone especiallybeginners. You can also watch the studio on
YouTube at "やはずのtakimoto".
The studio is located in the outskirts of the town. Inside of
the wooden house is modern-style studio/gallery spaces.

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Kitoushi
Family ParkOPEN
11:00〜18:00
CLOSED Irregular
0166-82-4386

Michikusakan
Asahikawa

Asahidake

Kita 44, 1 Gou（6.2km from central area）

Their skills to use unique

Chopstick pillows and other

Decorative pieces can be

mixture of clays teaches us

small items have roundeddisplayed on wall. The colors

the important essence andshapes and lovely texture,

are the prominent characterfun of pottery making.

suitable for a souvenior.

of the studio.
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Transit HIGASHIKAWA

pavan-ti

R Studio

Kinosato AKO

Camping, hiking and outdoor gear store

Fashion accessories and clothes repair

Finding what’ s best for each piece of wood

Long-life, order-made furnitureEver y timber has its own character. R Studio examines thematerial and uses its characters to create fully custom-madefurniture. The gallery displays history of the studio with a lot ofchairs and tables produced in the past. Careful handwork makes
old things shine again. Even the small items are full of warmth.

Kinosato AKO is known for its unique way to make use of
diﬀerent shades and colors of woods. Customers can buy
directly from the studio without paying margins to a retailer.

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The Gears & items(Right) The original

The small store is filled with items theare selected forleather keyholders

owner found while travelling the world.

advanced climbers

made in Hokkaido.

The owner is an experienced outdoorsman writer with wide,
deepen knowledge of outdoor gears and items which he hasstrong passion for, and wishes to introduce to his customers.

pavan-ti is a local clothes repair shop where you can consult
with the professional repairer to ﬁx or remake your favorite
items including clothes and anything made with fabric.

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OPEN 7:00〜19:00（WEEKDAYS 9:00〜15:00）
CLOSED TUE, WED&THU (except national holidays)
transithigashikawa
transithigashikawa
0166-85-7559

OPEN 10:00〜18:00

CLOSED MON&TUE

pavanti2008
0166-99-0073
pavanti_higashikawa
www.pavan-ti.com
3-2, Minamimachi 1 (central area)

mont-bell
Taisetsu Higashikawa

Less Higashikawa

Flagship store of the outdoor gear brand

Items you’ ll never want to let go

From t-shirts to chunky jackets, this flagshipSun lights up the store through the front

store displays excellent stocks of clothing andwindow. It’s a great place to find a gift forgears for all seasons.

special occasions.

Whether if you were a mountaineer, a photographer, a cyclist
or a ﬁshing hobbiyst with a kayak, mont-bell provides youwhat you exactlly need. It’s a must-go store for any fan ofoutdoor activities.

Located in the center of the town, Less Higashikawa suggests“good living” as not owning a lot of luxury stuﬀ, but having
only what’s important for your life. As the name suggests,“less is more”.

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OPEN

0166-82-6120
www.montbell.jp
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www.r-kobo.net

Kita 21, Higashi 3 Gou(4.7km from central area)

for all seasons.

2-1, Minamimachi 2 (0.3km from central area)O P E N 8:00〜17:00
CLOSED SUN & National holidays
Any inquiry please call us
0166-82-3244
https://orderakofu
rniture.wixsite.com/ako2017
Kita 22, Higashi 3 gou(4.9km from central area)

OPEN Reservations required
0166-82-5338
r_koborkobo.higashikawa.higashikawa

Kotan Kur Kamuy

Suzuki Studio

Gallery with a focus on woodcarving and craft

Life in a wood described with woods

A squirrel comes out of a wood to ﬁnd an acorn. The nature is
described with warmth and heart of the craftsman. Their cute
animal and botanical wooden sculptures are popular gifts ofHigashikawa. Please call the gallery before visiting.

Ezo ﬂying chipmunk and other Daisetsuzan-local animals are
the motifs of Suzuki Studio. These lovely sculptures and toys
are available at their online store as well.

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OPEN 10:00〜16:00

OPEN 9:00〜18:00（May-Oct）
10:00〜17:00（Nov-Apr）

0166-73-6325
less_higashikawa

CLOSED WEDLessHigashikawa
http://less-style.net

1-6, Minamimachi 1 (central area)

CLOSED Irregular

CLOSED Irregular

0166-82-4025
Kita 7 Sen, Higashi 2 Gou(6.5km from central area)

0166-82-4304
1-18, Higashimachi 3(0.6km from central area)

Kitoushi Forest Park

T.MOTOI

Suzuki Studio

Mixture of Japanese and western aethetics
T.MOTOI is a private studio of a furniture maker Tsuneyoshi
Motoi. His work experiences in foreign countries gave him aunique hybrid design of Japanese and western designs.

R Studio0166-82-2027
http://t-motoi.jp
Kita 6, Higashi 4 Gou(3.7km from central area)

Kinosato AKO

Michikusakan
mont-bell

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OPEN 10:00〜18:00
CLOSED Irregular

11:00〜18:00

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CentPure
Asahikawa

T.MOTOI
Kotan Kur Kamuy

TransitAsahidake

Pavan-tiLess■ Please check the SNS for the latest information on each restaurant and retail store.

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Accommodationsin Higashikawa

Daisetsuzan Sansou

Daisetsuzan Shirakabasou

Run by so called “the mother of Asahidake”, this friendly
accommodation has many repeaters.

This is an relatively aﬀordable youth hostel popular amongskiers and snowboarders who wish to have a bed and onsen.

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0166-97-2326
大雪山山荘

0166-97-2246
Daisetsuzan-Shirakabasou
shirakabasou.com

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

LA VISTA Daisetsuzan

Yumoto Yukomansou

The architecure reminds us of a mountain resort in Europe,
giving a foreign impression, but of course comes with onsen.

A member of 日本の秘湯を守る会 (Association for preserving
secluded onsen spots). One day onsen is available.

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0166-97-2323
www.hotespa.net/hotels/
daisetsuzan/

0166-97-2101
yukomanso
yukomanso
www.yukoman.jp

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

Asahidake Onsen
K’s House Hokkaido

Asahidake Onsen HOTEL DEER VALLEY

This is an aﬀordable accommodation with satisfying services.
A room with kitchen is available for long-term guests.

Wooden interior and friendly services of the hotel staﬀs makea relaxing mood one can only experience in a small hotel.

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Asahidake Ropeway

HOTEL BEAR MONTE
Art Village TOKI
Daisetsuzan Sansou
Daisetsuzan Shirakabasou

There are two major onsen areas in Higashikawa where youcan enjoy natural, rich-in-mineral hot springs. Asahidake
Onsen is right in front of the Asahidake Ropeway Station. Allof the eight accommodations have natural hot springs. Enjoy
the goodness of nature in diﬀerent seasons.

kshouse.jp/hokkaido-j

YumotoYukomansou

LA VISTA
Daisetsuzan

Asahidake Onsen HOTEL BEAR MONTE

Art Village TOKI

This large scale resor t has one of the richest hot springsources and provides fullﬁlling experiences for onsen goers.

Limited for only 1 group of guests a day, TOKI has excellent
views of Asahidake and specially prepared dinner/breakfast.

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0166-97-2325
www.bearmonte.jp

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

hokkaido.kshouse.9
kshousehokkaido

HOTEL DEER VALLEY
K sケイズハウス北海道
House Hokkaido

0166-97-2334
www.deervalley.jp

0166-97-2555

0166-97-2222
www.asahidake-toki.jp

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa(30km from the central area)

Tenninkyo Onsen← Asa-

hikawaTenninyo Onsen is more secluded
option for those who wish to enjoy
sceneries and onsen in a quieter
e n v i r o n m e n t . I t ’s l o c a t e d n e a r
Hagoromo waterfall, and the area is
k n o w n f o r t h e a r e a ’s b e a u t i f u lcolored leaves in autumn.

the central area of Higashikawa

Lake Chubetsu

Oyado Shikishimasou
K n ow n for “ th e golde n h ot spr in g” an d Japan e s e s t y le
“KAISEKI” dinner, Shikishimasou attracts many repeaters.
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Asahidake Onsen
Oyado Shikishimasou

shikishimasou2141
www.sikisimasou.jp
Tenninkyo Onsen, Higashikawa(27km from the central area)

Tenninkyo Onsen
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Accommodations in Higashikawa

In the central area

Villa nisew corocoro

P-DASH GARDEN

The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido

This family run accommodation consists of three independent
lodges to be rent separatel y, set in a per fe c t loc ation
surrounded by the vast rice ﬁelds and open view of Asahidake.

Located in the outskirt of the town, this friendly guest houseoﬀers aﬀordable private rooms, and shared rooms, popularamong backpackers from around the world.

Located in the middle of the central area (only 1 min awayfrom the nearest convenience store) this accomodation withkitchenette oﬀers spacious 2LDK rooms fully equipped withbasic home appliances, and air cleaners.

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Just like cafes and craftmens’ studios, accommodations in
town are also unique. They are all in diﬀerent styels and haveown concepts. Find the one that ﬁts your needs.

Kitoushi Family Park

0166-82-4747

Michikusakan

nisew-corocoro.com

Asahikawa≈nisewcorocoro

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0166-85-6753
P-DASH GARDEN GUEST HOUSEAsahidake

Kita 12, Higashi 3 gou (3.7km from the central area)

CentPure

090-2813-4422
Michikusakan

pdashgarden.jimdo.com
Asahikawa

Asahidake

Kita 37, Nishi 11 gou, Higashikawa (7.4km from the central area)

Michikusakan

The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido
sophiabliss.co.jp/free/higashikawa

Asahikawa

Asahidake

2-9, Kitamachi 1, Higashikawa (0.5km from the central area)

Kitoushi Family Park

Crane House

MUSH ROOMSTABIBITOYADO YUU

The park is a popular location for outdoor activities with rental
cabins. In each cabin, upto eight guests can stay. You may geta free coupons if you join the town’s stockholder system.

An old Japanese house was fully refurbished and turned into
this modern B&B facility for rent. Inside is a wood stove andwooden furniture, a typical interior combination for local
people. Enjoy the view of the vast rice ﬁelds and Daisetsuzan.

Each lodge can host upto 10 guests. The guests may have achance to ski with the owner, an ex-professional snowboarder,
in winter. SUP boards are also available for rent in summer.

This friendly B&B is in a 50-year-old farmer’s house. The
owner’s love for traveling and nature wraps the atmosphere
and warmly welcomes guests of all kinds, especially popularamong cyclists and motor cyclists.

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Kitoushi Family Park

0166-82-2632
kitoushipark
Asahikawa

Asahikawa

Asahidake

Kita 44, Nishi 5 gou, Higashikawa (4.2km from the central area)

Kita 18, Nishi 7 gou, Higashikawa (3.4km from the central area)■ Contact each accommodation for more information about availability and opening dates.

Michikusakan

mushrooms8.3.5

Asahidake

www.mushroomshigashikawa.com

Kitoushi Forest Park

0166-82-3910

mushrooms8.3.5

Michikusakan

www.kazokuryokoumura.jp

460166-76-9472

www.airbnb.jp/
rooms/36903070

tabibitoyadoyuu

CentPureMichikusakan
Asahikawa

3-5, Nishimachi 8, Higashikawa (2.5km from the central area)

Asahidake

www.potato.ne.jp/tabi-you

Michikusakan
Asahikawa

Asahidake

Kita 32, Higashi 7, Higashikawa (8.0km from the central area)47

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Issued in December 2020

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