Asahigaoka Park
360° Panoramas: From Sunflowers to Starry Skies
Asahigaoka Park, perched on a scenic hill in the Memanbetsu area, offers a breathtaking 360-degree panorama that stretches from the deep blue of Lake Abashiri to the dramatic peaks of Mt. Shari and the Shiretoko Mountains.
From the observation deck, you can take in the stunning contrast of the azure lake framed by the majestic mountain range. From summer through autumn, the hillside transforms into a vibrant sea of yellow sunflowers. Walking through these fields, the sweet fragrance of blossoms and the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze create a peaceful harmony, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the fresh air and natural beauty of the Okhotsk region.
The magic continues after dark. Nearby lies Auvers Hill, a location famously chosen by director Kurosawa Akira for his film Dreams. With no tall buildings or streetlights to obstruct the view, the park becomes a natural planetarium where the Milky Way is clearly visible to the naked eye. Feeling the cool night air on your skin while gazing at a sky filled with countless shimmering stars is a luxury of silence and light that only this remote landscape can offer. Whether under the golden sun or the starlit night, every moment at Asahigaoka Park is a masterpiece of nature.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒099-2362
- Address
- 北海道網走郡大空町女満別朝日44-2
- Telephone Number
- 0152-74-4323
- Open
- 8:00-18:00 (May-August)
8:00-17:00 (September-October: Park golf course hours) - Closed
- No closed days during the period
- Car Park
- 7 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 7 minutes from JR Memambetsu Station
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
