Furano (富良野) is a town located in the center of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful natural scenery, outdoor activities, and local food.
During the winter, Furano is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding. The Furano Ski Resort offers a variety of slopes for skiers of all levels. Visitors can also enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, and other winter activities.
In the summer, Furano is known for its beautiful lavender fields. Farm Tomita is a popular lavender farm where visitors can see fields of lavender and other flowers, buy lavender products, and enjoy a meal at the on-site cafe.
Furano is also famous for its local food, particularly its cheese and wine. The Furano Cheese Factory offers cheese-making demonstrations and tastings, and the Furano Wine Factory produces wine from locally grown grapes. Visitors can take tours of both factories and purchase products to take home.
Other popular attractions in Furano include the Furano Marche market, which sells fresh produce, souvenirs, and local crafts, and the Biei-cho Panorama Road, which offers beautiful views of the countryside.
Getting there
From Sapporo Station to Furano Station:
| Train | Sapporo Station ↓ Lilac Limited Express ↓ 1 hour 27 minutes (6 stops) Asahikawa Station ↓ Furano Line ↓ 1 hour 14 minutes (16 stops) Furano Station (Cost 6,430 yen) |
From Asahikawa Station to Furano Station:
| Train | Asahikawa Station ↓ Furano Line ↓ 1 hour 14 minutes (16 stops) Furano Station (Cost 1,290 yen) |
