More From Tokiwa Park - Asahikawa City

If you were thinking of something to do to start your day, finish your day, or waste your day away in Autumn, Tokiwa Park is your best bet. 

A short distance from the city centre (about 10 minutes on foot), and a short walk from all the major city hotels, this park is perfect for a tranquil walk, or jog, and a fantastic place to park yourself and read a book.

The colors are simply amazing, boats are available for hire, and the Art Museum sits quietly at the southern end of the park. In the next few weeks the colours will disappear to make way for the "whiteout" that is the Asahikawa winter, so if you're in town now, or the next few weeks, cruise down to Tokiwa Park for some quiet time.

Note also that during the winter, most of the paths are cleared of snow allowing you to negotiate your way through the park with easy. Just make sure you have some good winter gear with you.

Last Chance for Spectacular Golf

If this doesn't make you want to play golf in Asahikawa in Autumn, you probably don't like golf. The picture is the view from the 17th at Aibetsu International Country Club (AICC) taken two days ago. I shot my worst score of the season, but even that couldn't distract me from the spectacular visuals offered by this awesome course.

Each hole presented a different combination of stunning color that you simply couldn't ignore. And while the Autumn temperatures carry a touch more bite than than their balmy summer counterparts, when the sun is high, short sleeves are enough to get you through without discomfort.

The occasional fox, and deer pop out to say hello early mornings and late afternoons just to remind you that you're far removed from the city, while at the end of your round, the hot spring attached to the locker room provides the perfect tonic for sore muscles and joints.

If you want to get some luxurious golf in before the inevitable winter white out, Aibetsu ICC will stay open until the end of October weather permitting.

More Information:

Aibetsu International Country Club

Shirogane Golf Club

Forest Country Club

Asahikawa Golf Guide

Asahikawa Autumn

Asahikawa Winter

Taisetsu Nature Tours (TNT)