Furano, one of Hokkaido's most popular tourist destinations, is packed with attractions and gourmet delights, from summer lavender fields and winter ski tourism to melons and local cuisine. This time, we'll introduce 15 spots in Furano that you can explore on foot, no car needed.

Bustling with many tourists seeking Furano's delicious food

Furano Marche is a food-themed hub created by citizens who love Furano. It features a wide array of freshly made sweets and breads using Furano's rich ingredients, as well as abundant agricultural products and local specialties. There's also a kids' space, making it a great place for families to enjoy.

Furano Marche

■Hours:
<2025> 6/14(Sat) - 8/31(Sun) 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
*Outside the above period: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
■Closed: November 10(Mon) - 14(Fri), December 31, January 1
■Location: 13-1 Saiwai-cho, Furano-shi
・7-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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The popular "Curry with Homemade Sausage" pairs perfectly with beer

This popular curry specialty shop is known for its wild exterior and unique name. Their curry, featuring a wide variety of toppings and a focus on local ingredients, including the local specialty "Furano Omu-curry," has a rich flavor that evokes the vast land and nature of Furano. They also offer a unique service: if you say the password "Ru-ru-ru-ru," a line used to call foxes in the famous drama "Kita no Kuni Kara," you can get a free refill of curry roux.

Yuiga Doxon

■Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last Order 8:30 PM)
■Closed: Mondays
■Location: 11-8 Hinode-cho, Furano-shi
・3-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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The popular "Crispy Baumkuchen" has a crispy outside and a soft, chewy inside

This Baumkuchen specialty shop, with its main store in Furano, is renowned for its delicious cakes made with carefully selected ingredients. The handmade Baumkuchen is made with plenty of Furano milk and Hokkaido Yotsuba butter, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture you won't find anywhere else. The main store exclusives, "Furano Melon Baumkuchen" and "Furano Pumpkin Baumkuchen," are sure to be a hit as souvenirs.

Haus von Frau Kurosawa Furano Main Store

■Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
■Closed: Wednesdays
■Location: 8-1 Suehiro-cho, Furano-shi
・8-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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The miso-flavored "Yamazoku Nabe" (Mountain Bandit Hot Pot) expresses the spirit of Furano's pioneers

Kumagera is a long-established, famous restaurant in Furano offering an extensive menu, from creative dishes using Furano's agricultural products and wild mountain vegetables to Hokkaido's seafood. It is also known as a filming location for the drama "Kita no Kuni Kara" (From the Northern Country) and was loved by the actors and production staff. There are even menu items created by the drama's writer, So Kuramoto, who is a friend of the owner. The interior is a charming space filled with the essence of Furano, reminiscent of the drama's world. It's a spot worth visiting, even if you're not a fan of the show.

Kumagera

■Hours: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)
■Closed: Wednesdays
■Location: 3-22 Hinode-cho, Furano-shi
・2-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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The local specialty "Furano Omu-curry," made with carefully selected Furano ingredients

This restaurant is popular for its "Furano Omu-curry," a local gourmet dish packed with carefully selected Furano ingredients. As the name suggests, you can also enjoy smoked products like handmade sausages and bacon made from Kamifurano pork. These carefully handmade smoked products are also available for takeout, making them perfect souvenirs.

Kunen Kobo Yamadori

■Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
■Closed: Thursdays
■Location: 4-14 Asahi-machi, Furano-shi
・5-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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The shop is lined with a variety of goods

Located right in front of JR Furano Station, this souvenir shop offers a wide range of products, including Furano's local specialties, lavender goods, railway merchandise, sweets, and original store items. You can also rent bicycles here, making it a great option for those who want to explore spots a little further away while enjoying the Furano scenery.

Lavender Shop Moriya

■Hours:
(May - Sep) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Oct - Apr) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■Closed:
(May - Sep) Open daily
(Oct - Apr) Thursdays
■Location: 2-1 Hinode-cho, Furano-shi
・1-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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Popular handmade bread sold only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays

This gallery cafe is housed in an 80-year-old renovated farmhouse, where you can also enjoy a pottery experience in the workshop. The cafe's interior is a nostalgic space decorated with antique furniture and accessories. Popular items include handmade bread made with Furano wheat and yeast, and lunch menus featuring fresh, homegrown vegetables. Coffee and dishes are served in beautiful pottery made in the workshop. You can spend a luxurious time here, enjoying unique, handmade creations.

Cafe Nora

■Hours:
Apr - Jun, Oct: Mon, Tue, Fri 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat-Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Jul - Sep: All days 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mar, Nov: Open only on Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
■Closed: Wednesdays & Thursdays (Closed for winter from Dec to Feb)
■Location: Shimo-goku, Furano-shi
・17-minute walk from JR Furano Station
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The popular limited-edition item "Furano An-koro"

Campana Rokkatei is a facility by Rokkatei, one of Hokkaido's leading confectionery makers famous for products like the Marusei Butter Sand. The store, adjacent to a gallery, is surrounded by vineyards, and its glass-walled interior offers a stunning view of the Tokachi Mountains, creating a perfect setting for shopping and tea. You can purchase limited-edition products and enjoy exclusive menu items in the cafe area. Additionally, the famous Genghis Khan restaurant "Shirakaba" has a Furano branch on the premises. Although it's a bit of a distance from central Furano, it's a spot you won't want to miss.

Campana Rokkatei

■Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM *From July 1st, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■Closed: Some days during the winter season
■Location: 1161 Shimizuyama, Furano-shi
・35-minute walk from JR Furano Station
・Approx. 15-minute walk from Gakuden Station on the JR Furano Line
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The popular oven-baked pancake "Dutch Baby"

This cafe, located on a hill with a panoramic view of the Tokachi Mountains, offers a calm atmosphere with large windows and the warmth of wood. In addition to its regular menu featuring plenty of local ingredients, the cafe is popular for its pasta and pancakes baked in a paella pan. Their homemade jams, made from local agricultural products, are sold in the cafe and at various stores in the city, including Furano Marche.

halu CAFE

■Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (L.O. 4:00 PM) *Hours may vary by season
■Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (May vary by season)
■Location: Nishi-Gakuden 2-ku, Furano-shi
・40-minute walk from JR Furano Station
・Approx. 10-minute walk from Gakuden Station on the JR Furano Line
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From the train window, you can see vast landscapes of fields and lavender farms

Lavender Farm Station is a temporary station that opens during the summer lavender season for the special "Furano-Biei Norokko Train." If you board at Furano Station, you'll arrive at Lavender Farm Station in about 25 minutes. It's also the closest station to the famous Farm Tomita, so why not take a trip while enjoying the view?

Lavender Farm Station

■Furano-Biei Norokko Train Operating Days:
June 7(Sat), 8(Sun), 2025, and daily from June 14(Sat) to August 11(Mon, holiday)
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from August 16(Sat) to September 23(Wed, holiday)
■Lavender Farm Station Address: Kisen Kita 15-go, Nakafurano-cho
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Depending on the timing, you might even see a sea of clouds

The Furano Ropeway is located in the Kitanomine area on the outskirts of Furano, where ski resorts and accommodations are concentrated. The convenient way to get to the Kitanomine area is by taking the Furano Bus "Lavender-go." It's about a 20-minute ride from the front of JR Furano Station to the "New Furano Prince Hotel" bus stop. From the ropeway, you can see the Tokachi Mountains and the Furano Basin on your way to the summit station at an altitude of 900 meters, offering a vast and exhilarating landscape. The autumn foliage season is especially recommended.

Furano Ropeway

■Operating Period:
Summer: July 1(Tue) - August 17(Sun), October 7(Tue) - October 19(Sun)
■Location: Naka-goryo, Furano-shi
・Furano Bus: Lavender-go, get off at "New Furano Prince Hotel," approx. 5-minute walk
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A "Ningle" is a small person who lives in the forest, a "wise person of the forest"

Located on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel, Ningle Terrace is a forest of craft shops produced by So Kuramoto. The forest, dotted with cute log cabins, feels like you've wandered into a fairy tale world. The craft shops display and sell unique crafts that can only be found here, including wood carvings, candles, and paper crafts. At night, the forest is lit up, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Ningle Terrace

■Hours <2025>: April 1(Tue) - November 2(Sun) 11:00 AM - 7:45 PM
November 29(Sat) - March 31, 2026(Tue) 12:00 PM - 8:45 PM
■Closed: Varies by shop
■Location: Naka-goryo, Furano-shi (on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel)
・Furano Bus: Lavender-go, get off at "New Furano Prince Hotel," approx. 1-minute walk
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Deep in the garden stands the "Green House" that appeared in the drama

Spanning the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel, Kaze no Garden (Windy Garden) was the setting for the drama of the same name. This 2,000 m² British-style garden boasts over 450 varieties of flowers that bloom throughout the seasons. You can also visit the interior of the "Green House" which appeared in the drama. The garden, with its flowers swaying in the wind and changing expressions each season, is sure to soothe both body and soul.

Kaze no Garden

■Operating Period <2025>:
April 26(Sat) - June 30(Mon) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 1(Tue) - August 31(Sun) 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
September 1(Mon) - September 23(Tue, substitute holiday) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■Closed: Open daily during the period
■Location: Naka-goryo, Furano-shi (on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel)
・Furano Bus: Lavender-go, get off at "New Furano Prince Hotel," approx. 3-minute walk
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At the counter seats, you can grind your own coffee beans with a mill

Like Ningle Terrace, this spot is located on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel. It's a coffee shop that was actually built as the main filming location for the drama "Yasashii Jikan" (Gentle Time) by screenwriter So Kuramoto. The wonderful aroma of coffee wafts from the building, which stands quietly in the forest. Enjoying coffee while gazing at the Furano forest, which changes its appearance with the seasons, will surely bring you a gentle, flowing time.

Coffee Mori no Tokei

■Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Last Order 7:00 PM)
■Location: Naka-goryo, Furano-shi (on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel)
・Furano Bus: Lavender-go, get off at "New Furano Prince Hotel," approx. 5-minute walk
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The smaller "Double Fromage Petit" is also popular

This renowned shop has delighted many sweets fans as the birthplace of the "Double Fromage," a two-layered cheesecake. In addition to the original "Double Fromage," the "Furano Milk Pudding," baked in a cute milk bottle, is also popular. The store is filled with many other sweets, including cakes and baked goods. There is also a cafe space (Delice Cafe), where you can enjoy sweets with home-roasted coffee on an open terrace.

Kashikobo Furano Delice

■Hours:
Shop: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cafe: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (L.O. 4:30 PM)
■Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
■Location: Naka-goryo, Furano-shi
・Furano Bus: Lavender-go, get off at "Ski Area Dai-ni Chushajo," approx. 5-minute walk
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