Furano, a popular tourist destination representing Hokkaido, is full of attractive spots and gourmet food, such as lavender fields in summer, ski tourism in winter, melons and local gourmet food. In this article, we will introduce 15 walking spots in Furano that you can visit even without a car.

Bustling with tourists looking to enjoy Furano's delicious food

Furano Marche is a food-themed facility created by locals who love Furano. It is lined with freshly baked sweets and breads made with Furano's rich ingredients, as well as a wide variety of agricultural produce and local specialties. There is also a kids' space, so the whole family can have fun.

Furano Marche

■Business hours: <2025> June 14th (Sat) - August 31st (Sun) 10:00-19:00 * Periods other than those mentioned above: 10:00-18:00 ■Closed days: November 10th (Monday) to 14th (Friday), December 31st, January 1st ■Address: 13-1 Saiwai-cho, Furano City ・7 minutes walk from JR Furano Station For details and maps of "Furano Marche", please click here.

The popular menu item "Curry with homemade sausage" goes perfectly with beer.

A popular curry specialty restaurant with a distinctive wild exterior and name. The restaurant offers a rich curry with a variety of toppings, including the local gourmet dish "Furano Ome Curry," which is made with locally produced ingredients, and has a rich flavor that makes you feel the vast land and nature of Furano. They also offer a unique service where you can get a second helping of curry roux by saying the password "Ruru Ruru," the famous line used to summon the fox from the TV drama "From the North Country."

I am alone

■Business hours: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30) ■Closed on Mondays ■Address: 11-8 Hinodecho, Furano City ・3 minutes walk from JR Furano Station For more details and maps of "Yuigadokuson", please click here

Crispy Baumkuchen is popular for its crispy exterior and chewy interior.

This Baumkuchen specialty store, with its main store in Furano, is known for its deliciousness, made with carefully selected ingredients. The handmade Baumkuchen is made with plenty of Furano milk and Hokkaido Yotsuba butter, resulting in a smooth texture that you won't find anywhere else. The "Furano Melon Baumkuchen" and "Furano Pumpkin Baumkuchen," which are only available at the main store, are sure to make great souvenirs.

Haus von Frau Kurosawa Furano Main Branch

■ Business hours: 10:00-18:00 ■Closed on Wednesdays ■Address: 8-1 Suehirocho, Furano City ・8 minutes walk from JR Furano Station For details and maps of "Haus von Frau Kurosawa Furano Main Store", please click here.

Miso-flavored Yamazoku hotpot that expresses the development of Furano

This famous, long-established restaurant in Furano offers a wide variety of dishes, from creative cuisine using agricultural produce from Furano and natural wild vegetables to seafood from Hokkaido. It is also known as the filming location for the TV drama "From a Northern Country," and is loved by actors and film crew. Some of the dishes are said to have been created by the original author and screenwriter, So Kuramoto, who is a friend of the owner. The interior of the restaurant is a tasteful space filled with Furano, where you can feel the world of the drama. It's a spot worth visiting even if you're not a fan of the drama.

Black fly

■Business hours: 11:30-21:30 (last orders 21:00) ■Closed on Wednesdays ■Address: 3-22 Hinodecho, Furano City ・2 minutes walk from JR Furano Station Click here for details and map information on "Kumagera"

"Furano Omelet Curry" is a local delicacy made with ingredients from Furano

This popular restaurant is known for its "Furano Omelet Curry," a local delicacy made with carefully selected ingredients from Furano. As the name of the restaurant suggests, you can enjoy smoked products such as handmade sausages and bacon made with Kamifurano pork. These carefully handmade smoked products are also sold as takeaway items, making them perfect souvenirs.

Smoked Food Workshop Yamadori

■Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00 ■Closed on Thursdays ■Address: 4-14 Asahimachi, Furano City ・5 minutes walk from JR Furano Station For details and maps of "Kunen Kobo Yamadori" please click here

A variety of goods on display in the store

This souvenir shop is located right in front of JR Furano Station and offers a wide variety of products, including Furano specialties, lavender goods, railway goods, sweets, and original goods from the store. You can also rent bicycles, so it's recommended for those who want to visit spots a little further away while enjoying the scenery of Furano.

Lavender Shop Moriya

■Business hours: (May to September) 9:00 to 18:00 (October to April) 9:00 to 17:00 ■Closed days: (May to September) Open every day (October to April) Thursday ■Address: 2-1 Hinodecho, Furano City ・1 minute walk from JR Furano Station Click here for details and maps of "Lavender Shop Moriya"

Popular handmade bread sold only on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays

This gallery café was renovated from an 80-year-old traditional house, and you can also enjoy a pottery experience in the studio. The interior of the café is decorated with antique furniture and accessories, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Homemade bread made with wheat and yeast from Furano and a lunch menu featuring fresh home-grown vegetables are popular, and the coffee and food are served in beautiful pottery made in the studio. You can spend a luxurious time here, with a focus on handmade items that can only be experienced here.

Cafe Nora

■Business hours: April to June, October: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00-14:30, Saturday and Sunday 9:00-18:00 July to September: 9:00 to 18:00 every day March and November: Open only on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-20:00 ■Closed days: Wednesdays and Thursdays (closed for winter from December to February) ■Location: Shimogo Ward, Furano City ・17 minutes walk from JR Furano Station Click here for details and map information for "Cafe Nora"

Popular limited edition product "Furano Ankoro"

Campana Rokkatei is a facility run by Rokkatei, a confectionery shop that is famous for its signature Hokkaido treats such as Marsei Butter Sandwiches. The shop, adjacent to the gallery, is surrounded by vineyards, and the glass-walled interior offers a panoramic view of Mt. Tokachi, making it a fantastic location for shopping and tea. In addition to being able to purchase limited-edition products and enjoy limited-edition menu items in the cafe space, the premises also house the Furano branch of Shirakaba, a famous Jingisukan restaurant. Although it is a little far from the center of Furano, it is a spot you won't want to miss.

Campana Rokkatei

■ Business hours: 10:00-16:30 *From July 1st, 10:00-17:00 ■Closed days: Closed during the winter ■Location: 1161 Shimizuyama, Furano City ・35 minutes walk from JR Furano Station ・JR Furano Line: Get off at "Makuden Station" and walk for about 15 minutes Click here for details and map information for "Campana Rokkatei"

"Dutch Baby" is a popular pancake baked in the oven

Located on a hilltop with a panoramic view of Mt. Tokachi, the cafe has large windows and a relaxing atmosphere with the warmth of wood. In addition to the regular menu that incorporates plenty of local ingredients, pasta and pancakes cooked in a paella pan are popular. Homemade jams made with local agricultural products are sold in the cafe, as well as at other stores in the city, such as Furano Marche.

halu CAFE

■Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last orders 16:00) *May vary depending on the season ■Closed days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (may vary depending on the season) ■Location: Furano City Nishigakuden 2nd Ward ・40 minutes walk from JR Furano Station ・JR Furano Line: Get off at "Gakuden Station" and walk for about 10 minutes For details and maps of "halu CAFE", please click here.

From the train window, you can see rural landscapes and lavender fields spread out across the vast land.

"Lavender Farm Station" is a special station that opens during the summer lavender tourism season as a stop for the special train "Furano-Biei Norokko". If you board the train from Furano Station, you will arrive at Lavender Station in about 25 minutes. It is also the nearest station to "Farm Tomita", which is famous for its lavender, so why not visit while enjoying the view?

Lavender Farm Station

■Furano-Biei Norokko Train Operating days: June 7th (Sat), 8th (Sun), and every day from June 14th (Sat) to August 11th (Mon, holiday), 2025 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from August 16th (Saturday) to September 23rd (Wednesday, national holiday) ■ Lavender Farm Station Address: Nakafurano-cho Kisen Kita 15 Click here for details and maps of "Lavender Farm Station"

Depending on the timing, you can even see the sea of clouds.

The Furano Ropeway is located in the Kitanomine district, where ski resorts and accommodations are concentrated on the outskirts of Furano City. The most convenient way to get to the Kitanomine district is by taking the Lavender bus operated by Furano Bus. Board in front of JR Furano Station and arrive at the New Furano Prince Hotel stop in about 20 minutes. From the ropeway, you can see the Tokachi mountain range and the Furano Basin all the way to the mountaintop station at an altitude of 900m, with a magnificent and refreshing landscape spreading out before you. It is especially recommended during the autumn foliage season.

Furano Ropeway

■ Business period: Summer: July 1st (Tue) - August 17th (Sun), October 7th (Tue) - October 19th (Sun) ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City ・Furano Bus: Lavender Bus, get off at "Shin Furano Prince Hotel", then walk for about 5 minutes Click here for details and maps of "Furano Ropeway"

Ninguru is a little person who lives in the forest, the "Wise Man of the Forest."

Ningle Terrace, located within the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel, is a forest of craft shops produced by So Kuramoto. Dotted with cute log houses, the forest is a space that makes you feel as if you have wandered into a fairy tale world. The craft shops display and sell unique handicrafts that can only be found here, such as wood carvings, candles, and paper crafts. At night, the forest is lit up, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Ningle Terrace

■Business hours <2025>: April 1st (Tuesday) - November 2nd (Sunday) 11:00-19:45 November 29th (Sat) - March 31st, 2026 (Tue) 12:00 - 20:45 ■Closing days: Varies by store ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City (on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel) ・Furano Bus: Lavender Bus, get off at "Shin-Furano Prince Hotel", then walk for about 1 minute Click here for details and map information of "Ningle Terrace"

At the back of the garden stands the "greenhouse" that appeared in the drama.

The "Wind Garden" on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel was the setting for the drama of the same name. In the British Garden, which covers an area of approximately 2,000 m2, over 450 varieties of flowers bloom in every season. You can also tour the interior of the "Green House" that also appeared in the drama. The garden, where the flowers sway in the wind change appearance with each season, is sure to soothe both body and soul.

Wind Garden

■Business period <2025 fiscal year>: April 26th (Sat) - June 30th (Mon) 8:00-17:00 July 1st (Tuesday) - August 31st (Sunday) 6:30-17:00 September 1st (Monday) to September 23rd (Tuesday, holiday) 8:00-17:00 ■ Closed: Open throughout the period ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City (on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel) ・Furano Bus: Lavender Bus, get off at "Shin Furano Prince Hotel", then walk for about 3 minutes For details and maps of "Kaze no Garden", please click here.

You can also grind your own coffee beans using a mill at the counter seats.

Like Ningle Terrace, this spot is located within the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel, and is a coffee shop that was actually built as the main location for screenwriter So Kuramoto's drama "Yasashii Jikan." The delicious aroma of coffee wafts from the building, which stands quietly in the forest. Drinking coffee while gazing at the Furano forest, which changes its appearance with the seasons, from inside the shop will surely bring you the gentle flow of "gentle time."

Coffee Mori no Tokei

■Business hours: 12:00-20:00 (last order 19:00) ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City (on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel) ・Furano Bus: Lavender Bus, get off at "Shin Furano Prince Hotel", then walk for about 5 minutes Click here for details and map information for "Coffee Mori no Tokei"

The small-sized "Double Fromage Petit" is also popular

As the birthplace of the two-layered cheesecake "Double Fromage," this famous shop impresses many sweets fans. In addition to the original "Double Fromage," the "Furano Milk Pudding," baked in a cute milk bottle, is also popular, and the store also offers many other sweets, including cakes and baked goods. There is also a cafe space (Delicates Cafe) on the premises, so you can enjoy sweets with home-roasted coffee on the open terrace.

Confectionery Workshop Furano Delice

■Business hours: Shop: 10:00-17:00 Cafe: 10:00-17:00 (LO 16:30) ■ Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City ・Furano Bus: Lavender Bus, get off at "Ski Resort No. 2 Parking Lot" and walk for about 5 minutes Click here for details and map information for "Pastry Workshop Furano Delice"