Place to visit
Asahi Bridge, Japan: what it is and when to go
Asahi Bridge is a bridge in Asahikawa, Japan (旭橋). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bridge in Asahikawa, Japan · Architecture
- Local name
- 旭橋
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 124 km as the crow flies
- Website
- hkd.mlit.go.jp
- Run by
- 北海道開発局
- Coordinates
- 43.77846, 142.36017
What it is and where
Asahi Bridge is a bridge in Asahikawa, Japan (旭橋). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Asahikawa, where this site lists 33 more places to see, 3.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.77846, 142.36017; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- 北海道開発局
It is one of the Architecture places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Asahi Bridge is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebBest time10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunPossible15:15
- JulPossible14:57
- AugPossible13:49
- SepPossible12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovBest time9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hokuchin Memorial MuseumHistory museum in Hokkaido,Japan1.2 km
- Hokkaidō Gokoku ShrineShinto shrine in Asahikawa, Japan1.2 km
- Kawamura Kaneto Ainu MuseumMuseum in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan1.6 km
- Kamikawa ShrineShinto shrine in Hokkaido, Japan2.9 km
- Yasushi Inoue Memorial HallMuseum in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan3.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Architecture
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan
- Tokyo Tower: tower in Tokyo, Japan
- Rainbow Bridge: suspension bridge across the Tokyo Bay, Japan
- Eshima Ohashi Bridge: Japanese rigid-frame bridge
- Tatara Bridge: cable-stayed bridge
- Kobe Port Tower: observation tower
Every Japan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Asahi Bridge?
It is a bridge in Asahikawa, Japan (旭橋 in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Asahi Bridge?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to Asahi Bridge?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 124 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hokuchin Memorial Museum, Hokkaidō Gokoku Shrine, Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Asahikawa33 places to see in and around Asahikawa, Japan: Asahiyama Zoo, Mount Asahi, Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park. Best time: February, April to May and October.
- Architecture172 places for architecture in Japan, from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own seas
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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