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A great collection of accommodations in Furano!

From budget-conscious travelers to those prioritizing a relaxing stay, we've compiled a list of accommodations and hotels in Furano.

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Tokachi Garden Special Feature

The Garden Road stretches from Asahikawa to Tokachi. Here you can enjoy a variety of wildflowers that are a little different from typical flower fields.

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Central Hokkaido expresses all four seasons with its vast landscape. Lavender, sea of clouds, corn on the cob—let's fully absorb the unique nature of Hokkaido!

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: The mysteries of the heavens! Let's go see the sea of clouds in Tomamu!

The Sea of Clouds Terrace is full of photogenic spots!

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: Staying in Asahikawa, the gateway to the north, is convenient.

A starting point for trips to Biei, Furano, and even Sounkyo, Abashiri, and Shiretoko.

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: Mount Asahidake in the Daisetsuzan Mountains offers the earliest autumn foliage in Japan.

Enjoy the four seasons of Mount Daisetsu, known as the garden of the gods.

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新富良野プリンスホテル

This tranquil hotel is surrounded by lush greenery. With Ningle Terrace, a garden, and a putting green, you can enjoy the essence of Furano without even leaving the hotel grounds.

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Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower

The dynamic natural scenery and seasonal events are a must-see. There are many photogenic spots! The popular sea of clouds is only visible for a limited time from mid-May to October.

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La VistaTaisetsuzan

A luxurious inn chosen by repeat guests. It is renowned for its large public bath where you can feel the nature of the Daisetsuzan Mountains and for its meals that allow you to savor the bounty of Hokkaido. Highly recommended for adult travelers on a trip to Hokkaido.

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Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa

Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Asahikawa Station. In addition to a hot spring bath, there is also a bedrock bath where you can thoroughly relieve fatigue from the core of your body! The breakfast buffet is also popular!

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Hotel Daisetsu

Enjoy three types of natural hot spring baths with free-flowing water. The open-air bath in the valley opens at 3 AM. Relax your mind and body in the tranquil valley.

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Sounkyo Asahitei

Enjoy the unique combination of red and white hot springs, along with the facilities only a large-scale resort can offer. Shuttle buses are available from Sapporo and Asahikawa, so you can fully experience the natural beauty of Sounkyo even without a car.

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Resort Inn North Country

This hotel offers a taste of Furano's unique charm. It features an attached wine and cheese factory, and its atmospheric restaurant is also highly recommended.

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Hotel Bellhills

It features an exterior reminiscent of a European mountain resort. The location offers lavender fields in the summer and skiing in the winter.

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Natural Hot Spring Premier Hotel -CABIN- Asahikawa

A business hotel located a 3-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Station, offering a natural hot spring bath, breakfast buffet, and reasonable prices, prioritizing cost-effectiveness.

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Smile Hotel Asahikawa

Located very close to Asahikawa's downtown area (Sanroku)! A convenient hotel for both sightseeing and business. Just a 5-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Station.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Furano, Asahikawa, and TomamuSightseeing Information

Climate and clothing: Asahikawa, Furano, and Tomamu are areas in Hokkaido that are particularly cold and experience heavy snowfall due to the strong influence of ocean currents and cold air from the Sea of Japan.
In summer, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening. The maximum temperature can reach around 30°C, but the temperature in the morning and evening is just over 20°C, resulting in a temperature difference of nearly 10°C in a single day.
After the Obon festival, a cool breeze begins to blow, hinting at the coming of autumn, and September marks the start of the autumn foliage season in the Daisetsuzan Mountains.
A trench coat would be a good addition to your wardrobe in October.
November is winter, and December through February is the harshest part of winter. The cherry blossoms finally bloom around Golden Week.
Even from May to September, it's a good idea to bring one light long-sleeved shirt with you.

Representative tourist spots in the area: Asahiyama Zoo, Snow Museum, Otokoyama Sake Brewery, Ueno Farm, Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-Oka, Blue Pond

When is lavender season?: Early-blooming lavender begins to appear in late June, peaks in July, and can be enjoyed until around the Obon festival in August.
On weekends in July, the parking lot gets so crowded that it causes traffic jams.
Besides lavender, which is practically a symbol of a trip to Furano, a variety of flowers paint the land in vibrant colors until the end of September.

Asahiyama Zoo opening hours: Golden Week to mid-October: 9:30 AM to 5:15 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Mid-October to November 3rd, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Mid-November to early April: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Last entry 3:00 PM)

Please note that the park is closed every year in April, November, and during the New Year's holiday period.
Also, every year around mid-August, for about a week, the zoo holds a "nighttime zoo" event, closing at 9:00 PM (last entry at 8:00 PM).

Travel between major locations – by car: using expressways.: From New Chitose Airport Asahikawa: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Furano (approximately 2 hour)
Tomamu (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)
Biei: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Sounkyo Gorge: Approximately 3 hour 30 minutes

From Asahikawa Airport Asahikawa (approximately 30 minutes)
Furano (approximately 1 hour)
Tomamu (approximately 2 hours)
Biei (approximately 20 minutes)
Sounkyo Gorge: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

From Sapporo Asahikawa (approximately 2 hours)
Furano (approximately 2 hour)
Tomamu (approximately 2 hours)
Biei: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Sounkyo (approximately 3 hours)

From Asahikawa Furano (approximately 1 hour)
Tomamu (approximately 2 hours)
Biei (approximately 30 minutes)
Sounkyo Gorge: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

From Furano Tomamu: Approximately 1 hour and a bit
Biei (approximately 40 minutes)

Local specialties you should try: Asahikawa: Asahikawa Ramen / Oyakoyaki / Asahikawa Shoyu Hormone
Furano Omurice Curry

Popular souvenirs: -41 degrees Celsius / Kibana / Kurasei In addition, we also have a wide variety of processed raw milk products such as cheese, yogurt, and sweets.

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