Biei Travel Guide: Patchwork Hills, Blue Pond, and Famous Trees March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoBiei Travel Guide: Patchwork Hills, Blue Pond, and Famous TreesFurano doesn't get the hype that Niseko does. Good. That's exactly why I keep going back. While half of Australia…9 min read
Where to Eat in Furano March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Food & DrinkWhere to Eat in FuranoFurano isn't a food destination the way Sapporo or Hakodate is. There's no ramen alley, no morning fish market, no…7 min read
Furano Cheese Factory March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Cheese FactoryThe Furano Cheese Factory (富良野チーズ工房) sits on a hill about 3km from Furano Station, surrounded by birch trees and overlooking…5 min read
Furano Trick Art Museum March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Trick Art MuseumThe Trick Art Museum in Kamifurano is one of those places that sounds gimmicky until you're standing in it trying…4 min read
Furano Snow Report and Webcams March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by SeasonalFurano Snow Report and WebcamsFurano gets around 8 meters of snowfall every season, and most of it is the driest, lightest powder you'll find…4 min read
Furano Onsen Guide March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Onsen GuideFurano is not the first place most people think of for onsen in Hokkaido. Noboribetsu and Jozankei get all the…8 min read
Where to Stay in Furano March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Where to StayWhere to Stay in FuranoFurano accommodation is not complicated, but picking the wrong area can wreck your trip. The town is spread out, and…11 min read
Furano Lavender Fields March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Flowers & NatureFurano Lavender FieldsEvery summer, the Furano valley turns purple. Millions of lavender plants bloom across farms and hillsides from late June through…12 min read
Furano Belly Button Festival March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by SeasonalFurano Belly Button FestivalI’m going to tell you about a festival where 4,000 people paint giant faces on their bare bellies and dance…8 min read
How to Get to Furano March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Getting AroundHow to Get to FuranoFurano sits right in the middle of Hokkaido, which sounds convenient until you realize there is no bullet train, no…10 min read
Furano Outdoor Activities March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Outdoor ActivitiesFurano isn’t just lavender fields. I mean, the lavender is incredible -- but if that’s all you do here, you’re…10 min read
Shikisai no Oka and Zerubu Hill in Biei March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Flowers & NatureShikisai no Oka and Zerubu Hill in BieiIf you've ever seen those photos of rainbow-striped flower fields rolling across hills with mountains in the background — the…5 min read
