Asahikawa is the transport hub of Hokkaido where almost all seafood and agricultural produce pass before being shipped to other parts of Japan. Therefore, some of the freshest ingredients in Japan go through Asahikawa each day, making it a must stop for food lovers. Sushi, yakitori, tempura, you name it, almost any kind of restaurant can be found utilizing the country’s premiere ingredients. The city prides itself on the Ramen noodle-soup, and is the birthplace of a number of Ramen restaurants that can now be found across the country and internationally.
The downtown core, centred around the 3-jo-dori 6-chome area boasts as many as 1,300 different restaurants and bars. Many of Asahikawa’s bars are open until the morning as well as a handful of clubs that have DJ’s spinning the latest music and with occasional big-name domestic acts coming through town.
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Izakaya |
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Bistro Barune
European food such as cream fondue, pasta and pizza with jazz music playing from the speakers. See Further Details
Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Closed Sundays
Address: Yoshitake Building 2, 2-jo-dori 7-chome
Tel: 0166-29-7773
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Kita no Fuji
Restaurant owned by former national Sumo wrestling champion. This is the best place to try traditional Sumo wrestler food “chanko nabe.”
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Hours: Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. (last order 9:00 p.m.).
Closed: Mondays.
Address: 1-jo-dori 3-chome, Asahikawa (behind Nara Dental Clinic)
Tel: 0166-22-8264
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Meijimbo Soba RestaurantTraditional soba (buckwheat) noodle restaurant with a century of history. This is where to go for traditional Japanese noodles.
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Address: 1-jo-dori 8-chome, Asahikawa |
Sancyago（サンチャゴ）
Hip Japanese-Western fusion restaurant where the locals swarm to. 200+ cocktails, huge beers, and tons of spirits. Come for great food and a great time.
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Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Closed Tuesdays Peak times on Friday and Saturday are often full with reservations, so it might be a good idea to call ahead.
Tel: 0166-23-3356
Address: 2F Kanto Bldg. 4-jo-dori 8-chome (between 4-jo-dori & 5-jo-dori), Asahikawa |
Wasabi
Classy fushion restaurant using the best local Hokkaido seafood and produce. Great food, great value. Large wine selection.
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Hours: Weekdays 5 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. / Weekends 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Address: 4-jo-dori 7-chome, Asahikawa (located on Showa-dori street)
Tel: 0166-25-4444 |
Wakayama (若やま)
Wakayama is your best bet in Asahikawa for the freshest, best tasting seafood and traditional Japanese cuisine using local produce. This is not the place to go for budget dining, but prices are very reasonable for the top quality cuisine.
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. Address: 2F YoshitakeYunion Bldg. Hidari 7-go, 3-jo-dori 6-chome, Asahikawa Tel: 0166-27-7020 |
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eau-de-vie
Japanese style cocktail bar where one can drink away the night in the company of local Japanese.
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Table Charge 1,300 yen / Cocktails 800 yen - / Food 500 yen -
Open: Monday to Saturday, 7.00 p.m. to 3.00 a.m.
Address: BF, Kawai bldg., Migi 10, 3-jo-dori 6-chome, Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-27-0061
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The Den
Asahikawa’s longest running international bar run by a long time resident and snowboarder from Australia. Frequent parties and events and the best Aussie pies around.
Hours:
Fri. / Sat. 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. or later
Sun. – Thur. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Address: 5F Yoshitake 2 Bldg. 2-jo-dori 7-chome (between 2-jo-dori & 3-jo-dori), Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-27-0999
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V-bar
Funky bar with unique interior set up of couches and chairs that look like they come from the latest hip hop music video. DJs are on the wheels of steel regularly pumping the best beats from Japan and overseas.
Hours: 8 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Address: B1F Kanto Bldg. 4-jo-dori 8-chome (between 4-jo-dori & 5-jo-dori), Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-27-9551 |
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Small cosy bar in the basement of Tsutsuji Bldg. with a friendly bar tender who lived in New York for 4 years and speaks some English. He is well connected with the local music scene and happy to joke around with anyone.
Hours: 8 p.m. – 4 a.m. or later Closed: Tuesdays
Address: B1F Tsutsuji Plaza Bldg. 4-jo-dori 7-chome (between 3-jo-dori & 4-jo-dori), Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-23-3765 |
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 Nagomitei
Izakaya (Japanaese style pub) with a wide-variety of “foreigner friendly” Japanese food. Menu has lots of pictures making it easy to order for those who cannot read Japanese.
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Hours: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Address: 3-jo-dori 7-chome, Asahikawa
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Ryozampaku - 梁山泊
Small yakitori (chicken skewer) bar with some of the best and most creative yakitori in Japan. Various yakitori toppings and great Kamameshi (rice cooked in metal pot with meat / seafood and veggies) make for a popular local joint.
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Prices: Set of 3 skewers 270 - 600 yen / Kamameshi 720 - 920 yen Address: 3-jo-dori 6-chome, Showadori
Tel: 0166-22-1363 |
Omi (臣)
One of the more popular local izakaya (Japanese style pub) with excellent Italian-Japanese fusion food and large drink menu featuring locally brewed sake. This cozy restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Asahikawa.
Hours: 6 p.m. – 4 a.m. (last order at 3 a.m.)
Closed: Sunday
Address: 3F Ishiguro Bldg. 3-jo-dori 6-chome, Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-22-8400 |
Nakkon
Small izakaya (Japanese style pub) run by a young local. The owner uses the freshest local ingredients with most vegetables coming from his parent’s farm. The grilled fish is amazing!!
Hours: 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Address: B1F 5-jo-dori 7-chome, Asahikawa
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| Ramen |
Asahikawa Ramen Village
Ramen is a Japanese food with strong Chinese roots and consists of noodles and soup. Each region of Japan has its own way of making ramen, but Hokkaido is particularly well-known for its noodle soup dish.
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Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Address: Powers, Nagayama 11-jo 4-chome, Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-48-2153
Web site: www.ramenmura.com |
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Casino Drive
One of the largest and longest running concert venues in Asahikawa located in the basement of Sugai video game arcade and bowling alley.
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Hours: 5 p.m. ~ 1 a.m.
Closed: Tuesday
Address: Sugai Bldg. B1, 6-jo-dori 7-chome, Asahikawa
Tel: 0166-26-6022 |
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