Ultimate Guide to Furano

A landscape of wheat fields and trees cover the rolling hills. Drive through this tranquil rural landscape and take a break at Hokusei-no-Oka Observatory Park. You can get a panoramic view of scenic Biei. ＊Please be careful not to enter the farmland and private property while touring. Hokusei-no-Oka Observatory Park is only open between May and October.

From June to August is the peak time to see the flower fields, and during the snowy season from December, you can enjoy a world of silver. Take a walk through the park and try feeding the animals at the Alpaca Farm.

With Japan’s largest lavender field, Farm Tomita boasts a long history of growing the nation’s lavender. The peak season for the lavender blossoms is July. But even in other seasons, many other types of flowers are in bloom and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Furano. ＊The farm is closed between October and the following May (please check the official website for details).

You can visit this cheese workshop only to be found in Japan’s dairy kingdom of Hokkaido. At the Pizza Workshop, you can sample oven-baked pizza using original cheese. Also, at the adjacent Ice Milk Workshop, there is also ice cream made from local milk. Lunch time is recommended here.

Located within the Furano Prince Resort, this is a garden next to Ningle Terrace. About 20,000 flowers representing 450 species are in bloom from early summer deep into the season. ＊Open during summer（Closed between mid-October to April）

A shopping area located in the middle of a typical Hokkaido forest. In addition to the sales of items overflowing with the feeling of Hokkaido such as wood crafts, there is also a café and a craft classroom. Take your time through activities such as shopping and tea time.