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Every winter, the Asahikawa Winter Festival is held on the bank of the Ishikari River, making use of Asahikawa's cold climate and snow.

On January 25, 1902, a weather station recorded-41 ° C, the lowest temperature in Japanese history.

Due to its climate and location surrounded by mountains, there are some ski resorts in the outskirts of the city.