Furano vs Niseko March 30, 2026March 28, 2026 by Things to DoFurano vs NisekoIf you're planning a ski trip to Hokkaido, you've probably been going back and forth between Furano and Niseko. They're…8 min read
Furano Winery: Free Wine Tasting With a View March 30, 2026March 28, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Winery: Free Wine Tasting With a ViewFurano 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 Jam Garden and Anpanman Shop March 30, 2026March 28, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Jam Garden and Anpanman ShopThe 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
Cycling in Biei: A Guide to the Best Bike Routes March 30, 2026March 28, 2026 by Things to DoCycling in Biei: A Guide to the Best Bike RoutesFurano is the obvious base for a Hokkaido ski trip if you want to avoid the Niseko circus. But sticking…7 min read
Ski Resorts Near Furano: The Hokkaido Powder Belt March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoSki Resorts Near Furano: The Hokkaido Powder BeltFurano is the obvious base for a Hokkaido ski trip if you want to avoid the Niseko circus. But sticking…9 min read
Furano Ski Resort Guide: Everything You Need to Know March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoFurano Ski Resort Guide: Everything You Need to KnowFurano doesn't get the hype that Niseko does. Good. That's exactly why I keep going back. While half of Australia…12 min read
Blue Pond Biei: Visiting Hokkaido\u2019s Famous Turquoise Pond March 30, 2026March 27, 2026 by Things to DoBlue Pond Biei: Visiting Hokkaido\u2019s Famous Turquoise PondFurano is the obvious base for a Hokkaido ski trip if you want to avoid the Niseko circus. But sticking…7 min read
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
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 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
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
