When traveling to Furano, you'll want to make sure you have the perfect accommodations in addition to sightseeing. Even if you usually stay in hotels, why not spend some time relaxing at a guesthouse where you can meet locals and fellow travelers as part of the fun of your trip? This time, we'll introduce four guesthouses in Furano that are perfect for first-time visitors!

If you're looking to stay in a hotel, check out "6 Recommended Hotels in Furano! By Purpose!"

1. Furano Pension Map

2. Furano Pension

2-1. Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the outdoors.

Pension Landscape Furano

This guesthouse is recommended for those who want to enjoy outdoor tours when they come to Furano.

At Landscape Furano, the owner is also an outdoor guide, so you can enjoy a fully private day tour at the same time as your stay at the guesthouse.
And the best part is that you can enjoy dishes prepared in a Dutch oven, a specialty of the owner who is also an outdoor guide. Why not savor the abundant ingredients of Hokkaido in a Dutch oven, a pot specifically designed for outdoor cooking, and satisfy both your mind and body?

Landscape Furano offers a wide variety of activities, including rafting, canoeing, forest walks, snowshoe trekking, and hot air balloon rides. The guides who accompany you on tours are also acquaintances of the owner, so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. The photo above shows an activity using a ducky, a rubber kayak. Even first-timers can experience a genuine downriver adventure in Furano.

To ensure a smooth booking process, it's best to make your reservation 2-3 months before your travel date.

Pension Landscape Furano
Address: 309-2, Nishi 2-sen Kita 28-go, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
TEL：0167-39-4711
Access: 30 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, 3 minutes by car from Kamifurano Station
Parking: Yes
Transportation: Available
Price: From 8,500 yen per night with two meals included.
Outdoor activity fees: Snowshoe trekking 4,500 yen, Inky (ducky) 7500 yen (see website for details)

2-2. Recommended for those who want to enjoy skiing

Pension Furano

Pension Furano is located very close to the Furano Kitanomine ski area and gondola station. During the winter, a shuttle bus runs frequently between the pension and the gondola station, and it's conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from JR Furano Station, making it ideal for skiers. This pension is recommended for those who want to enjoy skiing while keeping accommodation costs down.

The hotel offers a wide variety of room types to suit the number of travelers, including Western-style rooms (double, triple, quadruple), Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. The photo shows a double room. You can enjoy a view of the Tokachi mountain range from the window.

Another feature is the radon hot spring, perfect for soothing tired bodies after skiing. The radon hot spring has a water temperature of 40-42 degrees Celsius and is effective for treating cold hands and feet and bruises. You might be wondering, "Can I enjoy a hot spring at a guesthouse?" But here, you'll find an environment where you can relax and soak in the hot spring, so why not make a reservation and bring your own bath towel (rentals are available for 100 yen)?

One of the best parts of staying at a guesthouse is the lounge. It's a place where you can make friends with other guests. Not only the lounge, but there are also the owner's carefully selected objects and collections scattered throughout the building, so it's fun to enjoy discovering them like a treasure hunt.
Booking 2-3 months in advance for the winter season is highly recommended.

Pension Furano
Address: 13-15 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
TEL：0167-22-2480
Access: 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, 10 minutes by car from Furano Station.
Parking: Yes
Transportation: Not available
Price: From 7,400 yen per night with two meals included.

2-3. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the scenery of Furano.

Pension Ashitaya

Pension Ashitaya is a guesthouse located on a hill adjacent to the vineyards of Furano City, offering panoramic views of the Tokachi mountain range. Guests can enjoy the changing mountain scenery throughout the seasons, the city lights, and a sky full of stars.The hotel has a total of five rooms: three twin Western-style rooms, one triple room, and one 12-tatami mat Japanese-style room. The rooms are spacious, allowing you to relax comfortably.

The guesthouse has a hammock in the garden, so on a nice day you can relax in it and enjoy the scenery.

The dining area features tables handcrafted by the owner and a spacious, open design with high ceilings. It's also the only place where you can enjoy dinner and breakfast while gazing at the scenery that changes with the seasons. The cuisine uses carefully selected ingredients sourced from the Furano area of ​​Hokkaido.

The dishes prepared by the owner couple at Ashitaya are full of thoughtful details. Their meals, infused with the desire to let guests enjoy the natural flavors of Furano's ingredients, satisfy both the stomachs and hearts of their guests.

After dinner, you can enjoy sake, wine, or shochu recommended by the owner. The owner's family is very welcoming, so it's perfect for families, and you're sure to leave satisfied whether you're traveling alone or with family.

Pension Ashitaya
Address: Shimizu-yama, Furano City, Hokkaido
TEL：0167-22-0041
Access: 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, 7 minutes by car from Furano Station.
Parking: Yes
Transportation: Available (advance notice required)
Price: From 8,500 yen per night with two meals included.

2-4. You can enjoy the atmosphere of both a hotel and a guesthouse.

Resort Inn North Country

If you're looking for a cozy, pension-style hotel where you can enjoy dishes made with plenty of local Furano ingredients, then Resort Inn North Country is the place for you.

The restaurant uses local ingredients for its meals, attracting not only hotel guests but also many other visitors. Recommended dishes include Furano's new local specialty, "Furano Omurice Curry," and North Country's famous "Cheese Fondue."

[Furano Omelet Curry]
[Cheese Fondue]

Since there is a winery on-site, you can enjoy a blissful moment with your own wine and cheese.

In addition to the meals, the baths are also excellent. There is a small bathhouse that can accommodate 7-8 people (with an open-air bath) and a private open-air bath (for a fee), where you can relax and unwind while gazing at a sky full of stars at night. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy both a hotel-like and a guesthouse-like experience at an affordable price.

Resort Inn North Country
Address: 2002 Shimogoryo, Furano City, Hokkaido
TEL：0167-23-6565
Access: 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, 10 minutes by car from Furano Station.
Parking: Yes
Transportation: Not available
Price: From 6,500 yen per night with two meals included.

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3. Differences between a guesthouse and a hotel

A "hotel" generally refers to accommodation with 10 or more Western-style rooms and Western-style toilets. Prices vary depending on the hotel's rank, but if you want to fully enjoy the services during your trip, choosing a hotel is recommended.

A "pension" is a small, family-run accommodation where the family themselves provide the hospitality. It's recommended for those who want a homey experience and affordable, relaxed stay. A unique feature is that guests often interact with each other.

4. Conclusion

I hope I've piqued your interest in pensions. I hope I've conveyed some of the unique charm they offer compared to hotels. If you're planning a trip to Furano next time, don't forget about pensions, which offer a homey, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like you're visiting a relative's house. Find the perfect accommodation to suit your travel purpose!

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