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Roadside Station Asahikawa

Flow of the course

About 75 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: Learning about the nature of the Kamikawa Basin, Ainu culture and the history of Asahikawa

About this spot

This roadside station sits close to the centre of Asahikawa City (旭川市), and its direct-sales corner, stocked with produce and processed goods from the Kamikawa (上川) region, is very popular. In summer the local season lands straight on the shelves in the form of sweetcorn, tomatoes and more, so you can check the time of year with your own eyes. Choosing vegetables together with a child is a natural opening for a conversation about where food comes from. You can also eat and pick out souvenirs, so stopping by at the start of the day to finish your shopping keeps everything running smoothly. The car park is large, making this an easy starting point for a day spent driving.

Tips

Please check the opening hours and closing days in the official information. Fresh produce spoils easily in summer, so bringing a cooler bag is a good idea. Popular items can sell out during the morning, so an early visit is recommended.