Not just lavender fields! 20 recommended sightseeing spots in Furano, Hokkaido

Furano, Hokkaido, always makes people think of a vast lavender field, but in fact there are many tourist attractions worth exploring. This time, in addition to introducing the popular lavender fields, we also include some well-known filming locations and extremely popular high-quality attractions in Furano, a total of 20 recommended sightseeing spots that can only be seen in Furano.

1. Tomita Farm

"Tomita Farm" is said to be the birthplace of Japanese lavender fields. It attracts about 1 million people every year and is a very popular tourist attraction. Not only lavender, but also fields of other colorful flowers are beautifully decorated. In addition, you can overlook the Tokachidake Mountain Range and pastoral scenery from the farm, and you can have a panoramic view of the natural beauty of Furano.

There are many buildings scattered throughout the vast park, such as the "Flower Man's House" that showcases the history of Tomita Farm lavender, as well as various coffee shops and shops. In addition, the lavender ice cream that can only be tasted at Tomita Farm is also very popular, and there is also a wide range of lavender-related products.



Business hours: Flower field and parking lot, open 24 hours
Address: No. 15, Baseline North, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese): https://www.farm-tomita.co.jp/

2. Town-operated Lavender Garden/Hokusei Mountain Ski Resort

The facility "Machi-Employed Lavender Garden/Hokusei Mountain Ski Resort" located in the middle of Mount Hokusei has four types of flower fields planted including sunflowers, marigolds, and reds, which are as colorful as the lavender. In addition to the bird's-eye view of the park on the top of the mountain, the magnificent view of the lavender garden connected to Tokachigatake Renkou and Furano Basin is also intoxicating.

There is also a special feature in the park, where you can take a cable car for aerial walks. As the cable car slowly descends, you can have a unique view of Furano. There are also specialty shops and popular local curry shops at the foot of the mountain, making it a great place for dining and shopping.



Business hours:
June 22nd to June 30th 9:00～17:00
August 20th ~ August 31st 9:00~17:00
July 1st to August 19th 9:00～18:00
Address: 1-41 Miyacho, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese):
https://nakafukanko.com/spot/spot-141

3. Furano Highland Hotel

"Furano Highland Hotel" has a beautiful view of the lavender fields. It is the largest lavender field in Furano City, and non-staying tourists can also visit it freely. There is also Furano's only natural hot spring here, and you can go back and forth for a day trip. Don’t miss the open-air bath where you can enjoy a bath while looking at the lavender fields.

What's special is that rooms with lavender views are available. They will be lit up at night in mid-July, and the dreamy flower field scenery is different from that during the day. Friends who want to enjoy the lavender scenery all day long should not miss it.



Business hours
One-day hot spring bath 6:00～23:00
Address Shimanoshita, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese)
https://www. highland-furano.jp/

4. Forest of Luxiang

Next, we will introduce you to "Rokugo Forest", where the TV series "From the North Country" with Furano as the stage was filmed. Scenes that were filmed at that time, such as the "Maruta Cabin" and "Goro 3rd Edition House (Windmill House)" built by the hero Kuromon Goro in the mountains, can now be visited freely by tourists.

Almost all the buildings in the park were used for filming in the early days of the show. There are famous scenes from the TV series at hand, and it is still a popular attraction that many movie fans come here to visit. "Rokugo no Mori" also sells TV drama peripheral goods and meals, making it a great place to savor the nature of Furano.



Business hours
April 14th to late September 9:30～17:30
Early October to November 24th 9:30～16:00
Address 1-1 Higashiroro, Furano City
Website (Japanese): https://www.furanotourism.com/jp/

5. New Furano Prince Hotel

The "New Furano Prince Hotel" has the popular tourist spot "Forest Fairy Terrace", which is lined with log cabins and sells many exclusive Furano products. After sunset, the lights are lit up, creating a dreamy atmosphere. It is also a highly recommended date spot.

In addition, the garden "Wind Garden" in the hotel area is also the filming location of the TV series "Wind Garden". About 20,000 flower bushes of more than 450 species bloom in the 2,000-square-meter flower field. The attached "Gabriel's House" also sells TV drama peripherals and cute flowers.



Address: Nakagoryo, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese): https://www.princehotels.co.jp/newfurano/

6. Glass Forest in Furano

"Glass Forest in Furano" displays various glass products. We sell "cracked glass" works designed with ice dust as the image, souvenirs, accessories, as well as tableware and glass art works that are the best gifts. Come and find your own souvenir.

This is also the only place in Hokkaido where you can experience heat-resistant glass blowing. It also has marble and sandblasting experience workshops, with a total of 6 facilities. Among them, Hall 2 presents a beautiful sea of ​​flowers and colored glaze according to the changing theme of spring, summer and autumn. Don’t miss it.



Business hours 9:00～18:00
Public holidays: There are closed days in winter (need to confirm)
Address 3, Rokuro City Street, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese): http://www.furano-glass.jp/

7. Furano City Grape and Fruit Research Institute (Furano Red Wine)

"Furano City Grape and Fruit Research Institute (Furano Wine)" is a red winery where you can visit the production process of Furano red wine. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes and you can try some red wine. The store also sells related original products made with Furano red wine or grape juice.

There is a vast lavender field above the winery. The garden is also lit up at night every year to coincide with the lavender season. The dreamlike scenery is unforgettable and it is also a very popular date spot.



Business hours 9:00～17:00
Address Mount Kiyomizu, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese): http://www.furanowine.jp/index.asp

8. Furano Cheese Factory

"Furano Cheese Factory" uses fresh Furano cow milk to make dairy products. It has the only popular cheese in Japan that is added with red wine, "Red Wine Cheddar Cheese" ”. In the workshop, you can visit the cheese making room and aging warehouse, and you can also try some cheese. There is also a cow model milking experience and a display of the history of cheese, making it a great place for all ages.
  
In addition to the cheese workshop, the "Ice Milk Workshop" that makes ice cream with fresh Furano bison milk, and the popular "Pizza Workshop" that grills authentic Neapolitan pizza using Naples' original fire kiln are all exclusive items that can only be tasted here. tasty. In addition, there is also a hand-made experience workshop where you can learn how to make cream and ice cream.
  


Business hours
April to October 9:00～17:00
November to March 9:00～16:00
Address Furano City, Hokkaido Central Fifth Ward
Website (Japanese): http://www.furano-cheese.jp/

9. Campana Rokkatei


"Campana Rokkatei" is the Furano branch of the popular Hokkaido confectionery brand "Rokukkatei". The vast hilly land of 24,000 square meters is covered with grapes, and the scenery of Mt. Tokachi can be seen from the window of the store. Attached are the "Art Gallery and Garden with Gods" and "Genghis Khan Barbecue Shirakaba Furano Store", where you can enjoy both art and delicious food.
  
We sell Campana Rokkatei's exclusive products, including "Furano Mochi" with a taste of Furano's red pea filling, and "Furano Anbei" made from Furano's green peas. There is a wide range of local products.
  


Business hours 9:00～17:00
Address Mount Kiyomizu, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese): http://www.rokatei.co.jp/facilities/campana/index.html

10. Furano Jam Garden & Anpanman Specialty Store

"Furano Jam Garden" sells 38 kinds of jams without adding a drop of water to its products. Most of the materials used are from Hokkaido, and the jam is made using traditional methods without additives or coloring. . There is also a "dessert studio" that offers a variety of exclusive desserts, a light snack restaurant "Aozora☆Terrace" and a handmade jam experience classroom.
  
There is an "Anpanman Specialty Store" attached. The first floor is Japan's largest Anpanman peripheral goods store, and the second floor is an art gallery space displaying Anpanman paintings and other works. In addition, there is the "Rokugo Observation Deck" with endless views of Furano's nature, which is perfect for family fun.
  


Business hours 9:00～17:30
Public holidays
The store is only closed during the New Year holidays, and is open all year round (occasionally during the winter season from December to March) Temporarily closed, please call for details)
Address 3, Higashiro, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese): https://www.furanojam.com/

■■■■5 Recommended Private House Spots in Furano■■■■

1. Torinuma Park

Situated on the outskirts of Furano City, "Torinuma Park" is a park with dense natural trees, offering a panoramic view of Hokkaido's unique natural scenery. A must-visit is the clear pond in the garden. The emerald water color is amazing, and the mysterious and beautiful atmosphere permeates it.
  
The flowers and creatures in Toruma Park change their appearance throughout the seasons. There are water bananas and skunk cabbage in spring, fireflies in summer, and red leaves in autumn. It is not only suitable for family fun, but also a light travel and private dating destination for girls, and its popularity is rising rapidly.
  


Address Toriyama, Furano City, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese):https://www.furanotourism.com/jp/spot/spot_D.php?id=405

2. Saixiang no Sato


The next step is for you The introduction is to "Aika no Sato" where you can see eight kinds of lavender at once. On a vast land of about 6 hectares, various colorful flowers bloom according to the seasonal changes. In addition, there is an observation deck on the hill, offering a panoramic view of Furano's beautiful mountains and flower fields.
The most unmissable experience in Saixiang-no-Sato is the flower picking experience! It costs 1,000 yen per person, and only comes in a special bag. It is suitable for girls' travel, solo travel, dating or family fun.
  


Business hours
June to September 8:00～17:00
Closed during winter on public holidays
Address Nakafurano-nishi, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido Route 1 North 12
Website (Japanese):http://ssvr7.jp/saikanosato/

3. Coaster Road

The "Roller Coaster Road" with dramatic changes in uphill and downhill slopes refers to the "West Route 11" in Kamifurano Town. . The 2.5-kilometer-long straight road has dramatic height differences and is also the filming location for the Japanese TV series "Tender Days."
  
Although it is called the Coaster Road, the panoramic view of nature along the way is even more magnificent and beautiful. The beautiful hills and pastoral scenery stacked far and near are very unique, and it was voted by local residents as one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Kamifurano".
  


Address Line 11 West, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese):http://www.kamifurano.jp/hakkei/01b.html

4. Panoramic Road River Flowers

"Panorama Road River Flowers" This is a road where you can fully experience the nature of Furano. On a high hill overlooking the Furano Basin, nearly 5 kilometers of straight roads are connected. This place has also been voted by local residents as one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Kamifurano", making it a private house that cannot be missed.
  
The slope is gentler than that of the "Roller Coaster Road", so even novice drivers can handle it easily. In addition to driving, hiking and cycling are also very popular. When snow accumulates in winter, the road transforms into a sparkling white world, making it a road that is even more attractive when it snows.
  


Address 21, Kamifurano-cho West Line 2 North, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese):http://www.kamifurano.jp/hakkei/04b.html

5. Shenshan Pass Art Park

With a large white skyscraper The Ferris wheel is an important landmark in the "Miyama Pass Art Park". After riding the Ferris wheel, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Furano from a height of 50 meters. In addition to the Ferris wheel, there are also facilities such as an ice cream workshop, a bakery, and an art experience. It is a complex facility that allows for multiple experiences.
  
What you must not miss is the famous "Visual Trap Art Museum" in the park, which collects a large number of works created using visual illusions. The many creative ideas always make people want to take pictures and upload them to social networking sites. It is an art gallery suitable for all ages.
  


Business hours
April, September to November 9:00～17:00
May to August 9:00～18:00
12～3 Monthly 10:00～16:00 (Only the Visual Trap Museum is open)

Closed
Tuesdays from December to March
Address: Miyama Pass, No. 33, West Route 8, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
Website (Japanese):http://tokachidake.com/art/index.html