Asahikawa is famous for its sake, especially Otokoyama ç·å±±, lit. "man mountain", which is probably Hokkaido's best-known label. Other local sakes include Takasago é«ç and Taisetsu no Kura 大éªã®èµ. Beer fans will wish to look for the local Taisetsu microbrew.
Taisetsu-ji Brewery
11-1604-1 Miyashitadori
+81 0166 25-040
Near the train station, past the Kitasaito Hospital
Set in an old brick warehouse near the railway station, this beer pub offers its own brewed beer in a western setting. Worth a visit only for beer lovers.