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Asahikawa Airport ( 旭川空港 ) is one of the regional airports of Hokkaido Prefecture. It is located at 2 Sen-16-98 Higashi in the town of Higashikagura, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Asahikawa Airport Asahikawa Airport Details Asahikawa Airport serves as a vital gateway to Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, offering convenient access to stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural experiences. Asahikawa Airport - Higashikagura town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Historic Start Asahikawa Airport ’s story began in the late 1950s, with the first scheduled flight in 1966 linking Haneda and Okadama Airports. Initially seasonal, year-round flights to Tokyo started in 1970. The airport underwent significant expansions in the 1980s, including a runway extension to accommodate jet aircraft, marking its transformation into a modern travel hub. Asahikawa Airport facade Asahikawa Airport map displayed at Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port One of the entrances to the airport I...

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port ( 旭川空港公園グリーンポート ) is a public park beside the Asahikawa Airport. It is located at  2 Sen Higashi in the town of Higashikagura, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Details Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port , or simply Green Port ( グリーンポート ), is a little-known tourist spot in Hokkaido, Japan, offering visitors a unique blend of aviation excitement and natural beauty. Located in Higashikagura Town, adjacent to Asahikawa Airport , this park provides an unparalleled vantage point for plane spotting, set against the stunning backdrop of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port - Higashikagura town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Front-Row Seat to Aviation Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port is renowned for its proximity to Asahikawa Airport's runway, allowing visitors to witness aircraft takeoffs and landings up close. The park's elevated observ...

Day 627:  July 21, 2023 Friday -  Tomamae Tomamae Commercial High School 7.21.23 What a beautiful sunny morning! Today’s only work commitment was a trip to Tomamae Commercial High School , my 10th visit for the School Year 2023–2024. This time, I opted to use cash for my travel expenses. My workload for the day was light: 2nd period: English Games with the 3rd-year class of Matsushita-sensei. We arrived at the Asahikawa Airport at around 6 PM. Ella and I had an opportunity to explore the airport grounds.  After work, Ella and I drove to Asahikawa Airport in the town of Higashikagura ( 東神楽町 ) to pick up my siblings flying in from Tokyo. They’ll be staying with us until next Sunday. Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port We enjoyed watching the sunset while waiting for my siblings to arrive. We reached the airport around 6 PM, and since their flight wasn’t due until 6:50 PM, we wandered over to the nearby Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port . The view of the runway was stunnin...