Hokkaido is well known for its winter skiing, but there is also a lot more on offer on this serene snow-covered island. This article takes you through our recent three day excursion to discover Hokkaido’s array of interesting cultural activities including a deep dive into the history of indigenous … Read More
Staying at Jozankei Jozankei and a great little town steeped in culture and history located just 50 mins from Sapporo city. Jozankei is a onsen town ( hot springs ) where more that 50 natural hot springs half of them coming straight out of the ground. Hotels and traditional Ryokans (Japanese Inns)… Read More
√ Full-service outdoor playground √ Lower humidity means even drier powder snow √ Authentic local culture and hospitality Winter guests visit the city of Furano for skiing and snowboarding, both locally and nearby at backcountry spots and other resorts around the Hokkaido Powder Belt. S… Read More
√ Vast quantities of Japan's best powder √ World-class facilities √ Loads of after-ski entertainment What is it that makes the snow holiday experience at Niseko so addictive? Is it the free and easy off-piste policy? The nightlife? The parks, schools and variety of snow activities to ch… Read More
For hungry riders on a raw powder diet Tokachidake is nature in the Hokkaido Powder Belt 'as is'. There are no lifts, no groomed runs, and no crowds; just pure powder to be enjoyed. The area consists of Tokachidake, a 2,077-metre volcano, and Tokachidake Onsen, a hot spring village dotted … Read More
At both of Tomikawa Seimenjo’s locations, all dishes are made without the use of artificial flavours, sourcing local ingredients and applying years of knowledge to create some truly scrumptious and yet satisfying dishes. They use only noodles made in-hou… Read More
In the heart of Hokkaido, you’ll find a luxurious hot spring resort in the middle of the Tokachidake mountain range overlooking the Furano Basin. Located 1,200m above sea level, you can bask in the serene nature of the mountains at the Kamihiro Inn. The view from the reso… Read More
Grab your chance to win a ¥20,000 voucher on our Facebook! An Dining offers a special monthly menu carefully curated by head chef and owner Shinichi Maeda and his array of locally sourced and seasonally selected produce. Along with multiple fine dining, café and bar options, An Dining ac… Read More
Niseko Mt.Resort Grand HIRAFU is the largest resort in Niseko and enjoys the greater volume of the 1,308-metre Mount Niseko Annupri. The resort affords skiers the choice of thirty unique courses, nine of which stretch beyond a kilometre and one lengthy 5.6-kilometre cruise. Along these co… Read More
Foodies visiting Furano will want to try out these two restaurants! Yuiga Doxon is a restaurant created with Furano’s abundance of nature and delicious produces in mind. They specialise in Japanese curry and rice, in fact it’s so popular that many wait in line for their c… Read More
Hokkaido Resort Liner is the biggest ski bus operator in Hokkaido, comfortably transporting over 300,000 guests every winter. Travelers have the luxury of syncing their bus and flight networks, so that transport is convenient, and the network passes a ra… Read More
Make your stay in Japan convenient and hassle-free for your family and friends with the Toyota Rent-A-Car at the Furano Branch. Renting a car makes travelling even more enjoyable as you can access almost any location, especially those distant from public transport. Toyota… Read More
The Furano Alpine Visitor Center is best known for their adventurous outdoor activities for groups and families in our rustic style lodging. It’s the perfect destination to unwind in any Japanese season, with a magnificent view of the Taisetsuzan Range and a smoking volca… Read More
For all appreciators of art, creativity, history and Japanese culture, Goto Sumio Museum is the finest exhibition one can visit in Japan. Famous artist Sumio Goto, is a leading influential Japanese illustrator and master of Nihonga, and the gallery showcases over 130 pieces of his talente… Read More
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Furano Natulux Hotel is the perfect stay to relax and recuperate on your holiday. The hotel has designed their resort to balance nature with relaxation – it’s the getaway that every family and traveller needs – to unwind, take a step back and to ponder in the quiet, calm … Read More
If you’re looking for the best soba restaurant in Furano, Kodomaya Sobadokoro is the place to go. The restaurant is large, seating over one hundred people, and guests can choose between Western or Japanese style dining. The soba is made from two kinds of specially selecte… Read More
