Second-floor T1 counter for wagashi before you clear security
On the 2F of Asahikawa Airport’s T1 domestic building, Ichikyu Daifukudo runs 11:00–20:00 as a dessert and snack counter, not a sit-down restaurant. It’s landside, so you can stop in even if you’re just dropping someone off or waiting for an arrival. Think quick sweets to go with coffee from elsewhere, not a spot for ramen or curry.
This is a local Hokkaido wagashi shop, so the move here is traditional Japanese sweets: daifuku, mochi-based items, and seasonal bean‑paste treats you can take on a JAL or ANA flight as a snack. Prices sit in the small-gift zone rather than full-meal territory; expect individual pieces and boxed sets rather than combos or set menus. It works as both a self-treat and something to bring to family in Tokyo or Sapporo.
Because Ichikyu Daifukudo is pre-security, you can hit it after landing on a domestic flight and still make the 11:00–20:00 window without stressing about boarding times. You’ll find it among other shops on the second floor, so factor in five extra minutes to pick, pack, and pay before you head for security screening. If you’re tight on time, grab pre-boxed assortments instead of choosing item by item.
There’s no major pattern of complaints online, and there’s also not much in the way of seating here, so plan to eat on the go or at the general waiting area seats nearby on 2F. Since it’s a snack counter, you’ll want to sort drinks elsewhere in the terminal. One practical tip: buy anything delicate in boxed form and keep it in your cabin bag, since Hokkaido sweets don’t love being squashed in the overhead bin under someone’s roller.