JR Asahikawa Station

R Asahikawa Station is the gateway to Asahikawa, where limited express trains and suburban trains arrive and depart as a transportation hub in the northern Hokkaido area. It features an open station building made of wood and glass, and is attractive for its easy-to-use flow line that integrates with the pedestrian deck, commercial facilities, and bus terminal directly connected to the station. If you exit the ticket gate, you will be within walking distance of the shopping park, Kita Saito Garden, and the art museum area. As a starting point for sightseeing, access to Asahiyama Zoo and Daisetsuzan is also smooth. There are tourist information, coin lockers, and souvenir shops, making it convenient for traveling and going. The station square is also used as an event venue, and you can feel the uniqueness of Asahikawa, which is close to the city and nature.