Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port - Hokkaido

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.

旭川空港公園グリーンポート
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
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 observation shelter offers panoramic views of the airport's operations, including the runway, apron, and terminal buildings. This makes it a favorite spot for aviation enthusiasts and photographers seeking dynamic shots of aircraft in action.

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Tourist Map
Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Map

Asahikawa City manhole cover
Asahikawa City manhole cover 

Seasonal Floral Displays

Beyond its aviation allure, Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port transforms with the seasons. From summer to autumn, the park is adorned with vibrant flowers, including fields of sunflowers that create a picturesque setting for leisurely strolls and picnics.

Photos around Asahikawa Airport Green Port

Asahikawa Airport Green Port

Asahikawa Airport Green Port
Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Observation Shelter

Asahikawa Airport Green Port
This observation shelter was established as a promotional project. September 1999 

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port
Asahikawa Airport map

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port


Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port




Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port
Asahikawa Airport building as seen from the park

Interestingly, even if this place is in Higashikagura town, it has an Asahikawa City manhole cover installed.

Accessibility and Facilities

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port is designed with accessibility in mind. Paved, gently sloping paths ensure that wheelchairs and strollers can navigate the park with ease. Facilities include clean restrooms, drinking fountains, and a free dedicated parking area for park visitors.

Watching the birds, planes, and the sunset at Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port

Asahikawa Airport
Asahikawa Airport as seen from the park

A falcon flies over the airport

The plane carrying my siblings arriving at Asahikawa Airport

Watching the sunset at Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port
Watching the sunset at Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port

A Cinematic Highlight

The park is also featured in the Netflix drama First Love (初恋), where it serves as a backdrop for poignant scenes between the protagonists. In Episode 8, the characters Harumichi and Tsutsuji share a heartfelt conversation under the park's distinctive yellow-roofed shelter, adding a cinematic layer to its charm. This association has made Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port a popular pilgrimage site for fans of the series, offering them a chance to experience the locations that brought the story to life.

Team Nicerio visits Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port

Team Nicerio visits Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port

Team Nicerio visits Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port

Team Nicerio visits Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port


We visited Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port for the first time on July 21, 2023, marking my 627th day in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. We went to the park to pick up my siblings for their first trip to Hokkaido. As fans of the 2022 Netflix drama First Love, my daughter and I were excited to finally visit this iconic location. We also enjoyed watching the beautiful sunset while waiting for my siblings' plane to land. It was truly a memorable experience.

 

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Fees

It’s FREE to enter and explore Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port. Parking is also FREE.

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port Operating Hours

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port is open from 7 AM to 9:30 PM.

 

Why visit Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port?

Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port offers a unique blend of aviation excitement and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination. Located near Asahikawa Airport, it provides an excellent vantage point for plane spotting, with unobstructed views of aircraft takeoffs and landings. 

The park is also a great place to enjoy Hokkaido’s seasonal beauty, with vibrant flowers in summer and stunning autumn colors. Family-friendly, with playgrounds and open spaces, it is accessible to all visitors. The park’s historical significance, tied to the growth of Asahikawa Airport, adds cultural value to your visit. Free to enter and close to other local attractions, it’s an ideal spot for a peaceful outing or an aviation adventure.

Getting to Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port

 

If you fly to Hokkaido and arrive at Asahikawa Airport, all you need to do is head out and walk for less than 100 meters to reach Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port.

If you're coming from Asahikawa City, head to Asahikawa Station and board the 77-Asahikawa Airport Line to Asahikawa Airport bus operated by Asahikawa Electric Orbit. Board down at Asahikawa Kuko (Asahikawa Airport) bus stop. 

Once there, walk to the Asahikawa Airport Park Green Port.

Travel time: 51 minutes
Fare: 750 yen

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