AsahikawaThe Limited Express Kamui and Lilac: Inter-city express between Sapporo and Asahikawa
The limited express Kamui and Lilac connect Sapporo and Asahikawa in 1 hour 25 minutes. You will find these train's guide and timetable in this post.
Asahikawa
Asahikawa
1 to 3 daysAsahikawa, Biei and Daisetsuzan 3 days sample trip plan. Central Hokkaido 3-day highlights
This post shows you a 3-day sample plan for Biei, Asahiyama zoo and Sounkyo which departs from Sapporo.
Rail pass for residentsPeach Kita Hokkaido Free Pass user guide
Peach Kita Hokkaido Free Pass offers unlimited travel in northern part of Hokkaido from New Chitose. This pass is available for anybody who arrives at New Chitose airport by Peach Air flight. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Rail pass for residentsPeach Higashi Hokkaido Free Pass user guide
Peach Higashi Hokkaido Free Pass offers unlimited travel in eastern part of Hokkaido. This pass is available for anybody who arrives at New Chitose airport or Kushiro airport by Peach Air flight. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Rail pass for residentsFurano Biei Rail Ticket is the perfect choice for the trip to Furano, Biei and Asahikawa.
Furano Biei Rail Ticket is the best choice for the traveler who stays in Sappporo and plan to visit Furano and Biei area. This pass is available for anybody. You can find the information how to use this pass in this post.
Station informationTakikawa station guide. How to catch a local train to Furano.
Takikawa station is one of major stations between Sapporo and Asahikawa in Hokkaido. There is not tourist spots around this station but this station is the transfer point of Nemuro line to Furano. I will explain about the station structure and you may find how to change trains there.
Station informationAsahikawa station guide. Guide to change trains and buses to Asahiyama Zoo and Sounkyo.
Asahikawa is the second biggest city in Hokkaido. And also this is the gateway to Sounkyo, Furano and Biei. Asahiyama Zoo is located in Asahikawa too. This post explains you Asahikawa station and how to change a train and a bus.
2017 HokkaidoTrip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 5, Asahikawa to Takikawa via Biei
My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 5 of the report from Asahikawa to Takikawa via Biei.
2017 HokkaidoTrip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 4, Sapporo Snow Festival and stay in Asahikawa
My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 4 of the report. I visited Sapporo Snow Festival and moved to Asahikawa by the lmited express Kamui.
Hokkaido AreaNew Chitose Airport access guide. How to get Sapporo, Otaru and other cities in Hokkaido.
New Chitose airport station is located at the underground of the terminal building. (C) JP Rail New Chitose airport ...
AsahikawaThe Limited Express Soya / Sarobetsu timetable and the train information. The train to Wakkanai from Sapporo and Asahikawa
The limited express Soya and Sarobetsu run between Sapporo, Asahikawa and Wakkanai. You may find these train's guide and the timetable in this post.
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariDirect transfer to Abashiri for Drift ice in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Limited Express Okhotsk no Kaze
This train has not run in the last few years. Please do not use this train in your trip plan. This is a seasonal ...
AsahikawaFurano Biei Norokko train, Easy rail trip around Furano area for everyone.
This post will explain you about Furano Biei Norokko train which is the seasonal train between Asahikawa and Furano.
DestinationsEkiben (Boxed meal at the station or in the train) in Hokkaido
Bento (弁当) is the classic boxed meal in Japan. Especially Bento that is sold at station is called "Ekiben". "Eki" (駅...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariThe limited express Okhotsk / Taisetsu train guide and the timetable. The trains to Abashiri from Sapporo and Asahikawa
This train takes you to Abashiri from Sapporo and Asahikawa. You can find this train guide and the timetable in this post.