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Cafes in the Asahikawa area! 6 picks with open terraces

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Cafes in the Asahikawa area! 6 picks with open terraces

Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city, a charming area surrounded by the majestic Daisetsuzan Renpo (Daisetsuzan Mountain Range) and rich nature. The area is also dotted with cafes with open terrace seating where you can relax while taking in the colorful changes of the seasons. This time, we’ve put together a list of cafes in the Asahikawa area where you can enjoy a luxurious cafe time on an open terrace seat.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on430Tabelog reviews.

NAYA cafe Ueno Farm

This garden cafe operates from late April to sometime in October inside Ueno Farm in Nagayama-cho, Asahikawa City. You can enjoy drinks, light meals, and sweets.

Outside the stylish lodge-style shop, there are open terrace seats where you can relax while looking out over the garden. It is a 10-minute walk from Sakuraoka Station.

A popular item for its light mouthfeel and great taste is the soft serve. In addition to the classic "Milk Soft Serve," they also offer limited-time menu items.

They also have a wide range of soft sundaes with different toppings. The photo shows the "Tokachi Azuki" soft sundae, made with plenty of azuki beans from Tokachi.

They also have an easygoing food menu with items like sandwiches and onigiri (rice balls), so it’s a good pick when you’re hungry.

The "Grilled Vegetable and Chicken Curry" is said to feature sweet vegetables and a mild curry with a nice spicy kick.

CoCoco

It was a nice cafe next to a lovely garden, with great soft serve. The cafe was spacious, with both terrace and indoor seating, and it felt very pleasant with the breeze flowing through. I had a parfait with soft serve and coffee jelly. The soft serve had a rich milky taste, and it went well with the coffee jelly.

Source:CoCoco's review

ゆめみるこ

It is designed to look like a naya (barn), but the inside is quite spacious. They also have light meals such as sandwiches. I had the coffee float. Under the heaping soft serve was strong iced coffee. It was quite filling.

Source:ゆめみるこ's review

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Nokaya Honten

A cafe in Higashiasahikawa-cho, standing right in the middle of rice fields, and popular for its curry. You can enjoy menu items that make the most of seasonal ingredients from nearby farms.

From the warm, wood filled interior, you can look out over the Taisetsuzan-kei (Taisetsu Mountain Range). On nice days, the open terrace is also recommended, where you can feel at one with nature.

The food menu centers on curry, with several kinds of curry dishes available, from regular staples to limited-time offerings.

The plate, arranged with rice, side dishes, and curry, is appealing not only for its taste but also for its bright presentation. You can also choose the rice portion size.

You can choose from curries that match your preferred spice level, from curries with the mildness of coconut milk to curries with a spicy kick.

The curry can be served as an assortment of 1 to 3 kinds on a single plate, which is also nice because you can order based on how hungry you are.

50kリサ

The adults ordered the shrimp curry and the Combo curry, and my son ordered the kids' curry. The shrimp were very large, making it a filling plate with a real sense of Manzoku. The curry for children was also mild and tasty, and it came with fries and banana, which were all nice little extras. We will definitely go again.

Source:50kリサ's review

鳥小太郎

・3 Curry Assortment
The clean presentation really stood out. All three had their own character and tasted great, but I especially liked the limited “beef tendon doteyaki-style” one, with well simmered beef tendon and deep rich flavor. Partway through, I enjoyed mixing in the side dishes to change up the taste.

Source:鳥小太郎's review

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RYOKKEN

This cafe is known as a cozy place where you can enjoy a good lunch and tasty sweets. It is located in Nagayama, Asahikawa City.

Inside, the space is said to feel soothing, surrounded by antique furniture. From early summer to autumn, the open terrace is available for a limited time, with views over the plants and flowers.

It seems to have a full lineup of mainly Western-style dishes, including pasta, pizza, and curry.

The "Hamburger Steak" is also one of the popular menu items. The meat is said to have a rich, savory flavor, and it goes perfectly with the teriyaki sauce. A nice extra is that it comes with a fried egg and pasta.

They also have a wide selection of sweets like soft serve and cakes, so you will want to enjoy them after your meal or during cafe time.

The photo shows the "Fruit Pudding à la Mode." The beautifully arranged fruit really stands out, and the pudding's dense texture is said to be irresistible.

c425023929

A friend recommended this place, so I visited, and the cafe had a really nice atmosphere with a cute space! I also had some sweets, and the firm purin (custard pudding) was delicious. It was perfect for taking it easy and chatting!

Source:c425023929's review

ねこの好きさん

I went with the prosciutto and basil genovese pasta. It comes as a set with salad and soup. Is the soup potato, maybe? I really liked it. The pasta is topped with large slices of prosciutto. It has a pretty good portion size. The genovese sauce is tasty too.

Source:ねこの好きさん's review

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chirashi (scattered sushi)

This is said to be a French restaurant and cafe surrounded by the rich natural setting of Etanbetsu-cho, Asahikawa City. Pasta made with locally produced cheese is popular.

The landmark is a building that blends into the natural surroundings and gives a sense of the warmth of wood, and it also has a spacious open terrace.

It seems they offer meal options that are perfect for lunch, including curry and one-plate dishes.

One especially popular item is the pasta made with Etanbetsu blue cheese. The flavor of the white sauce with cheese is excellent, and it also lets you enjoy a wide variety of mushrooms.

It seems you can also enjoy easy-to-casually eat desserts like cake and pudding.

The cheesecake made with blue cheese is well liked. The photo shows their Basque cheesecake, which is said to be irresistible for blue cheese lovers.

丸めのカービィー

This is a cafe with a mainly Italian menu. The cheese is just so good. They say the cheese is made here. The salad and pasta were delicious, really bringing out the good flavor of the ingredients. Its countryside location is a nice touch too.

Source:丸めのカービィー's review

aikam576

This pasta uses Etanbetsu blue cheese. It comes with bacon and eringi (king oyster mushroom). It is sprinkled with grilled cheese. The thick noodles are tasty and coat well with the rich cream sauce. And it is loaded with ingredients! The blue cheese adds a mild touch, while the crisp cheese is rich. You can enjoy many different textures all at once.

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Cafe good life

This house café is said to be about a 5-minute drive from Asahiyama Dobutsuen (Asahiyama Zoo), a popular spot in Asahikawa.

It is surrounded by a natural garden with a berry field and an organic vegetable garden, where you can spend time at a relaxed pace. The open terrace, with views of the greenery, is also recommended.

You can enjoy seasonal dishes made with Special ingredients, including organic vegetables delivered directly from nearby farms and produce from Hokkaido (Hokkaido).

Based on reviews, many people seem to order the curry. The curry has a nice kick of spices and is said to be made with wholesome ingredients.

They also seem to offer a dessert menu, so it is perfect when you want to take a short break and have something sweet.

The soft serve sundae ordered that day was topped with berry sauce, and it seems to have been very tasty.

葡萄党幹事長

The cafe is particular about using ingredients from Higashi Asahikawa. In particular, it is committed to natural food made without additives or chemicals, which matches the atmosphere of the building and the surrounding setting. Along with local vegetables such as white asparagus and tomatoes, it also carefully selects locally produced items like nama hamu (cured ham), mozzarella cheese, and eggs.

Source:葡萄党幹事長's review

ikumel

They had spice curry and Hamburger Steak, and for the curry you could choose chicken or lamb. You could also add a mini soft serve and a drink, and the coffee was authentic and tasted great. The curry was packed with spices and vegetables, and I was impressed because it had a flavor I could never make myself!

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Taniguchi Nojo Chokubaiten & Cafe Makkana Tomato

This cafe is run by a tomato farmer and serves dishes and sweets made with ingredients grown on the farm.

It also has an open terrace with plenty of seating, where you can relax and take in the peaceful scenery. The farm also sells its rice, fresh vegetables, and processed foods.

The food menu includes curry and pasta made with seasonal vegetables from the farm, as well as gluten-free rice flour churros.

The “Tomato Curry,” made with organically grown tomatoes from the farm, is said to be mildly sweet enough for children to enjoy. It comes with soup and salad.

On hot days, the “Tomato Sauce Soft Serve” topped with tomato sauce is also a good choice.

It uses additive-free soft serve made with 100% raw milk, and by pouring on Homemade tomato sauce with amanatsu (summer citrus) juice, it has a fruity and refreshing taste.

食べ歩きOL日記

I ordered tomato curry, soft serve, and French fries. The tomato curry had a nice tomato sweetness and tasted like something that would be good for kids. The soft serve topped with tomato sauce had just the right balance of sweetness and acidity, and even people who do not like tomatoes would probably find it tasty.

Source:食べ歩きOL日記's review

ブルーブルー34

The tomato curry set... The menu also says it is "mild," but it has a flavor that is a little different from spicy curry. I think this curry really lets you taste the sweetness and acidity of the tomato. The ingredients include chicken, and the rice uses this farm's Special cultivated rice. The salad on the side has so many vegetables that it hardly feels like a set salad.

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