No rental car. What is the best hotel for visiting Asahiyama Zoo?

Question

I'm traveling to Hokkaido. I've been to Sapporo before, so this time I'd like to visit Asahiyama Zoo. I'd like to get around without renting a car. It seems like it's accessible by bus or taxi from Asahikawa Station or Asahikawa Airport, so I'm thinking of taking those. I'm looking for a hotel to stay at after visiting the zoo. Do you have any recommendations? Could you recommend a hotel or Ryokan (Japanese inn) that's within easy reach of Asahikawa Station or Asahikawa Airport, and that's within public transportation or taxi distance?

siratamago · Accepted Answer

The breakfast buffet is packed with Hokkaido-style ingredients, making it a very appealing option. At the all-you-can-eat seafood bowl corner, you can add as much salmon roe and salmon as you like to create your own luxurious seafood bowl. Of course, you can also enjoy the large communal bath and open-air bath, both of which are a specialty of this hotel chain, making this a hotel we can recommend with confidence.

Hawks · Answer

If you are planning a trip in the winter, it's best to prioritize a hotel close to the station. It's extremely cold in the winter and the roads are bad, so it can be difficult to get to a hotel independent guest cottages from the station. This hotel is in an excellent location, just a 3-minute walk away, and is fully equipped with natural hot springs and a full-fledged sauna. The restaurant also serves a variety of local ingredients, which is a plus.

smash · Answer

This hotel is the perfect base for sightseeing in Asahikawa, without having to rent a car. For dinner, we recommend trying Genghis Khan or seafood at a famous restaurant near the station. The hotel boasts a breakfast buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, including freshly baked waffles that you can top with your favorite ingredients and "mountain wasabi rice" topped with mountain wasabi.

ring · Answer

If you're not planning on renting a car, we recommend staying near Asahikawa Station. Art Hotel Asahikawa is easy to get to, as the shuttle bus from Asahikawa Airport stops right in front of the hotel. To get to Asahiyama Zoo, you can either use the bus stop within walking distance or take the bus to the zoo that leaves from in front of Asahikawa Station. The restaurant on the 15th floor, which offers a panoramic view of the Daisetsuzan mountain range, is also an attractive option.

Railroad · Answer

It is directly connected to JR Asahikawa Station and the bus stop to Asahiyama Zoo is right in front of the hotel. The hotel is attached to Aeon Mall, so you won't have any trouble finding food or shopping. Although compact, it is equipped with a large public bath and offers a wide range of services, including the ability to choose your favorite pillow from 20 different types.

Star · Answer

The large public bath uses natural hot spring water from the local Tenjinkyo area, allowing you to relax in the hot water while admiring the night view of Asahikawa. The hotel is located right in front of Asahikawa Station, so the bus stop to the zoo is also nearby. The fact that it is a national hotel chain is another point that gives you peace of mind.

No rental car. What is the best hotel for visiting Asahiyama Zoo?

Dormy Inn Asahikawa Natural Hot Spring

The all-you-can-eat salmon roe breakfast is excellent

Premier Hotel -CABIN- Asahikawa

Comfortable hotel near the station

OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts

A hotel with good access and perfect for sightseeing around the station

4. Art Hotel Asahikawa

You can see the Daisetsuzan mountain range from the observation restaurant

5. JR Inn Asahikawa

Directly connected to Asahikawa Station, convenient for travel and shopping

6. Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae

You can see the night view of Asahikawa from the large public bath.