- Itinerary:Furano
- Duration:2 days / 1 night
- Price:From £0 per person (excluding flights)
Furano boasts some of Hokkaido’s most beautiful scenery and invites you to explore the region your own way. Discover the diversity of Central Hokkaido at your own pace, taking in colorful flower fields, the photogenic Blue Pond, and spectacular natural landscapes. Looking for even more adventure? We’d be happy to arrange rafting on the Sorachi River for you.
Day 1 – Onward to Furano
Travel time: approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on your starting point
Today, you’ll continue your journey to Furano, a region in the heart of Hokkaido surrounded by mountains and known for its peaceful, rural atmosphere. We recommend taking a detour off the main road now and then. It may slow you down a little, but the smaller roads will reward you with beautiful scenery.
Although Furano is best known as a ski resort in winter, nature takes centre stage here for the rest of the year. This pleasant base is ideal for exploring the lush surroundings, with scenic viewpoints, walking trails and expansive fields. Visit the Rokugo observation deck for sweeping views, or take the Furano cable car up into the mountains. You'll stay in a comfortable mid-range hotel in central Furano.
Day 2 – Through picture-postcard landscapes toward Daisetsuzan
Today you’ll continue on to Sounkyo Onsen. The drive takes around two hours, but there’s enough to see between Furano and Biei to turn it into a leisurely day out. This region is known for its vast flower fields, which bloom from spring through late summer, creating colourful landscapes.
Stop, for example, at Shikisai no Oka, where rolling flower fields stretch out against the backdrop of Hokkaido’s mountains. Depending on the season, you’ll see tulips, poppies, sunflowers and many other flowers in bloom. Then continue along the famous Patchwork Road, a route through gently rolling farmland, with ever-changing views of Hokkaido’s countryside along the way.
A stop at the Blue Pond near Biei is also worthwhile. Depending on the light, the water’s intense blue color can be particularly striking. Nearby, you’ll find a waterfall where the water cascades picturesquely down pale rocks. With so many little stops and impressive views along the way, this day of travel soon becomes an experience in its own right.
Good to know: want to explore the region in more depth? We’d be happy to arrange an extra night in Furano for you. Just let us know.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Rafting adventure near Furano
- Price:
- Included:Group rafting tour lasting approximately 2 hours, including equipment
Ready for a refreshing adventure? Enjoy a rafting tour lasting around 2 hours on the clear waters of the Sorachi River and navigate through varied natural scenery with your team. Depending on the season and weather conditions, you can expect splashing rapids, especially during the high-water season from May to June, or a relaxing trip along the river. No experience is needed for this excursion, and all necessary equipment is provided on site.
The starting point is about an hour’s drive from Furano. We’d therefore be happy to arrange not only this excursion for you, but also an extra night in Furano, so you can travel at a relaxed pace.
Furano: a sea of flowers in the heart of Hokkaido – In style
- Price:
- Included:overnight stay with breakfast
Would you prefer more comfortable accommodation away from the village centre? Then choose this version of the travel module. You'll stay close to the ski resort on the outskirts of Furano.