Ski holidays from the small city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Asahikawa is located in the centre of Hokkaido and whilst there are no ski lifts directly out of the city, the place is an excellent base for ski trips to the numerous ski holiday resorts that surround Asahikawa. Additionally Asahikawa has an airport offering connecting flights with the main Japanese hubs.
The city of Asahikawa is small by Japanese standards but is still a regional capital in the spacious and sparsely populated Northern Island of Hokkaido. There are numerous bars and restaurants and the city boasts some great features including a nationally famous zoo and several museums including a Sake museum where tasting is possible. Asahikawa is ringed by ski resorts and transfers via public or private transport to them are easily possible. Asahikawa offers access to a variety of resorts rather than immediate access to any. Asahikawa also has great and authentic Japanese nightlife.
