Why don't you encounter "various lights" reflected on the snow of Asahikawa at the first pedestrian mall in Japan? Asahikawa Street Illumination
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The Asahikawa Street Illumination has begun!
The festival will run from Saturday, November 26, 2022 to Sunday, March 5, 2023!
The winter cold is severe, but the "Asahikawa Street Illumination" has started again this year!
The venues are five areas in the central city of Asahikawa, each with its own name.
Each area has a different image of illumination and a different atmosphere.
The areas of the event】
・Heiwa Dori Shopping Park: Friendly Illumination
・Midoribashi Dori: Nanakamado Illumination and
Animal Illumination
・Showa Dori: Welcome Illumination
・7counter for long thin things Green Road: Green Road Illumination
・Tokiwa Rotary: Rotary Illumination
【Lighting Time】16:30〜23:00 00
This year, each area has been rearranged to depict a different look, and new illuminations have been introduced.
In the clear winter air, approximately 140,000 illumination bulbs will twinkle and color the night.
Why don't you come to Asahikawa and encounter "various lights of hope" whose beauty is enhanced by the snow, and view them up close?
Here are some of the highlights of the spots!
Japan's first pedestrian-only street "Heiwadori Shopping Park": Friendly Illumination
This street stretches about 1 km from the JR Asahikawa Station and is the commercial center of Asahikawa City, and is the site of the Asahikawa Winter Festival held every February and the concurrent event, the It is also the venue for the Asahikawa Winter Festival held every February and the World Ice Sculpture Competition held at the same time.
Monument Illumination" welcomes you at the entrance of Heiwa-dori Shopping Park!
This year, a panel-shaped motif illumination is new, and visitors can enjoy eight different types of sparkles, including monuments and waves!
In addition, the position of the illumination in the shopping park has been rearranged to create a slightly different atmosphere than last year.
Even if you have seen it before, please enjoy the difference this year.
Walking around the lights is also a great way to get some exercise in the winter.
Introducing the Greenway Illumination area from Heiwadori Shopping Park!
Beyond the shining blue and white "tree" is the illumination of the sculpture "Tower of Pioneering Image"!
Here you will find the 7jo Greenway, a walking path surrounded by trees.
A little further down the road, on Article 8 Street, there is an illumination of a "hand" sculpture, and the sparkling appearance of Asahikawa's sculpture art is also a highlight of the festival.
Why not take a tunnel and be surrounded by a sea of dazzling lights?
The warm colors of these tunnels make them a popular photo opportunity!
There are also many nice cafes and restaurants around the greenway.
It is recommended to enjoy the view after warming up slowly with a meal or beverage.
In Tokiwa Park, which continues straight ahead from the greenway, there is a "Rotary Illumination" area.
The symbolic tower of the Tokiwa Rotary is illuminated with blue lights.
The lights express gratitude to the medical workers who are working hard to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, as well as a wish for the end of the disease.
Please enjoy the warm and delicious menu along with the illumination!
Why don't you spend a relaxing moment at "Asahikawa Harete" or "Sanroku Street"?
Asahikawa Harete is a place where visitors can enjoy a variety of restaurants and stores, while appreciating the charms of food and industry.
Sanroku-gai is located from Miyashita-dori to 8-jo-dori, 6 and 7 Showa-dori, and is marked by the "green and red twin pillar lights" that are lit throughout the year.
Please spend a relaxing time while warming your body and soul with our menu of Asahikawa's specialty ramen, delicious sweets, and other items, as well as our heartfelt hospitality!
*Business days and hours vary from store to store, so please check in advance.
The #Asahikawa Machiakari 2022 Instagram campaign is underway!
Application period: Saturday, November 26, 2022 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
Don't just look! Why not leave a piece of your memory?
The "Machiakari Hashtag Campaign" is being held again in 2022!
Don't just see it! Why don't you show the charm of Asahikawa in winter with your photos?
A few people who take great photos will receive an assortment of Asahikawa souvenirs as a present.
For details on how to apply, please visit the official website.
There are many other spots to visit! Enjoy not only Christmas, but the entire winter season!
Don't miss the expression of illumination in each area!
In addition, visitors can enjoy photo frames, waves, snowdrops, icicles, and other expressions of light unique to the snow country.
Many people visit not only during the Christmas season, but also during the year-end and New Year's holidays and Valentine's Day.
You can also enjoy the illumination along with the 64th Asahikawa Winter Festival (February 7 (Tuesday) to 12 (Sunday), 2023), which will be held in February, and the "2023 World Ice Sculpture Competition", which will be held at the same time. It is also recommended!
Pamphlets for the Asahikawa Machiakari Illumination are available at the Asahikawa Tourism and Products Information Center directly connected to Asahikawa Station and at the Asahikawa General Tourism Information Center in Heiwadori Shopping Park.
The colorful lights, harmonized with the snow, illuminate the streets of Asahikawa and welcome visitors.
Please come and see the "Light of Hope" that shines beautifully in Asahikawa, a city in severe winter and filled with wishes for the future.
All photos: Courtesy of Asahikawa Machiakari Executive Committee (Asahikawa Convention & Visitors Association)
*The contents of this article are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances. Please check the official website for details.
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Date of the event
Saturday, November 26, 2022 - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Lighting hours
16:30 - 23:00
●Place
Five areas in central Asahikawa
Heiwa-dori Shopping Park, Midoribashi-dori, Showa-dori,
Heiwa-dori Shopping Park, Midoribashi-dori, Showa-dori, Seventh-jo Green Road, Tokiwa Rotary
Access
A short walk from JR Asahikawa Station
Asahikawa Machiakari Illumination
Facilities with pamphlets
Asahikawa Tourism and Products Information Center (East concourse of JR Asahikawa Station)
Business hours: October to May: 9:00 - 19:00 (June to September: 9:00 - 19:00)
(June to September: 8:30 - 19:00)
Closed: December 31 - January 2
Asahikawa General Tourism Information Center (Asa Terrace)
Asahikawa Food Terrace 2F, 5jo-dori 7-chome, Asahikawa-shi, Asahikawa
Hours: 9:00 - 19:00Closed: December 30 - January 4
Inquiries:
Asahikawa Machiakari Executive Committee
(Secretariat: Asahikawa Convention & Visitors Association)
The information in this article is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances. Please check the official website for details.
*All images are for reference only.