Asahikawa Winter Festival
Asahikawa Winter Festival, themed Festival of Snow, Ice and Light, is a major event held every February. Visitors can enjoy the world's largest scale snow sculpture, which is registered in the Guinness Book of Records, ice sculptures, snow activities, and Asahikawa's gourmet food.
At night, the ice sculptures are lit up and the projection mapping on a special stage is breathtaking♪
Canmore Ski Village
Canmore Ski Village, which offers plenty of fun for beginners and advanced skiers alike, is a 20-minute drive from Asahikawa City.
The ski resort is often used for ski classes for local elementary and junior high school students, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
With skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing courses, visitors can enjoy a variety of winter activities.
Santa Present Park
Santa Present Park" boasts of high level slopes where World Cup and other competitions have been held.
The slopes are decorated romantically in honor of Santa Claus, and the nighttime skiing is especially fantastic.
There are courses for beginner to advanced skiers, and even small children can safely enjoy the slopes.
From the Nicholas Tower at the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the Asahikawa cityscape, the night view, and the Daisetsuzan mountain range!
Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
The Sounkyo Hot Springs Ice Fall Festival is an ice kingdom on the banks of the Ishikari River, which boasts an area of approximately 10,000 square meters.
The various ice sculptures, ice observatory, and ice dome that can be created because of the extreme cold of Hokkaido are very impressive!
At night, the seven-colored lights create a fantastic sight, creating a completely different atmosphere than during the day.
Fireworks displays and hands-on events are also held here, so you are sure to have a great time!