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Takushinkan Photo Gallery

A photo gallery with a picturesque, retro atmosphere

A gallery dedicated to Shinzo Maeda, a renowned leader in Japanese landscape photography. Captivated by the Western-style scenery of Biei, Shinzo Maeda continued to take landscape photographs, instantly making the name "Biei, the Town of Hills" famous nationwide. He established a permanent photography exhibition facility called "Takushinkan" by utilizing the site of a closed elementary school in Takushin, Biei, a town with vast nature, as his base of operations in Hokkaido. The cute, retro building surrounded by trees is a picturesque scene in itself. Additionally, since last December, a drink stand called "SSAW BREW" has been attached. SSAW BREW is a drink stand managed by Yoshiko Takahashi, a chef and food coordinator at the restaurant "SSAW BIEI" located on the premises. You can enjoy drinks, ice cream, and baked goods that make the most of seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy the Biei scenery loved by photographers

In addition to representative works such as the "Hills" series, which Shinzo Maeda worked on as his life's work, the gallery also exhibits works by his eldest son, who is also active as a landscape photographer like his father. The space, where the passion for landscape photography of two generations of father and son breathes, has a calm atmosphere where you can slowly appreciate many beautiful photographs. You can also purchase photo books and postcards.
In addition, the area around the building is a park surrounded by a birch corridor and rich nature, where you can take a walk after viewing the photos. Furthermore, as of April 25, 2026, we have started a commercial photography permit system for the birch corridor. For commercial use such as wedding photography, it will be a paid service and you will need to apply in advance.
The revenue generated by the system will be used for the maintenance and management of the birch corridor, landscape conservation activities, and the improvement of information signage. Please refer to the official website for reservation methods.

Takushinkan Photo Gallery

• Takushin, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Biei Station
• April-October 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:45)
  November-March 10:00-16:00 (Last admission 15:45)
• None (Open all year round)
• Free
• 0166-92-3355
• Free

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Goto Sumio Museum of Art

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese painter Junio Goto

Junio Goto was a leading painter in the contemporary Japanese art world. Drawn to the harsh nature of Hokkaido, he established an atelier in Kamifurano and opened the "Junio Goto Museum of Art" in September 1997. Many works painted here until his passing in 2016 are on display. The six exhibition rooms house works categorized by theme, where you can view large-scale pieces such as the approximately 14-meter-wide "Unkai Kozan Usei" (Sea of Clouds over Mount Huangshan) depicting China and the approximately 7-meter-wide "Tokachidake Renpo" (Tokachi Mountain Range), as well as smaller works like sketches.

Enjoy the pleasure of fine dining and scenic views at the restaurant

On the second floor is the restaurant "Furano Grill," where you can enjoy dishes featuring local brands like "Kamifurano Pork" and "Furano Wagyu" beef, Hokkaido-caught salmon, and pizzas made with 100% Kamifurano-grown wheat.
Beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the Tokachi Mountain Range, which Junio Goto also loved, and peaceful rolling hills spread out, creating an atmosphere filled with a sense of openness.
The museum shop sells postcards, colored paper, letter pads, as well as Junio Goto's art books and exhibition catalogs.

Goto Sumio Museum of Art

• Higashi 4-sen Kita 26-go, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Kamifurano Station
• 9:00–17:00 (Nov–Mar: until 16:00)
• December 29 – January 3
• Adults 1,100 yen (excl. tax), Elementary to High School students 550 yen (excl. tax)
• 0167-45-6181
• Free

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Glass Forest in FURANO

Enter a beautiful world of glass that reflects the climate of the northern country

This glass studio is located in Rokugo, Furano City, known as a filming location for the TV drama "From the North Country." On the spacious grounds, there are four rooms and a workshop, with each building displaying and selling original glassware, miscellaneous goods, accessories, and art pieces. Particularly popular is the "Shibare Glass" series. The fine cracks, inspired by the diamond dust of severe winters, continue to change and gain character over time. No two patterns are the same, and it is a delight to take your time picking them up to find the one that speaks to you.

Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir through a creative workshop

In the building housing the hands-on workshop, you can try your hand at making items using glass. There are seven experience courses that both children and adults can enjoy, ranging from easy creative experiences like making a "suncatcher (mirror ball)" by combining crystal glass and beads, or a "miniature dome" using your favorite miniature glass pieces, to the authentic "glass blowing" experience where you blow air into a blowpipe. Experiencing the brilliance and texture of glass firsthand is sure to become an unforgettable travel memory.
*Glass blowing works will be available for pickup from the day after the next.

Glass Forest in FURANO

• 3 Rokugo Shigaichi, Furano City, Hokkaido (next to "The House Picked Up")
  *Please use the map code (550 798 020) for car navigation destination settings. MAP
• Approx. 20 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• 9:00–18:00
• Irregular holidays every Wednesday and Thursday (please check the official website before visiting)
• Free
• 0167-39-9088
• Free

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Furano Music Box Store

A music box all your own, filled with memories of your trip

A wooden building nestled quietly in the forest of the Rokugo district in Furano. This place is a specialty music box shop that opened in 2014, where you can create your own original music box. You choose the base music box from several shapes and songs, and then decorate the top by gluing on various parts. The motifs for the parts include animals, dolls, flowers, fruits, and more. You can create a one-of-a-kind music box in the world. The simple process makes it appealing for even small children to participate. Also, the completed music box can be mailed to you at a later date (for an additional fee).

Encounter the beautiful tones of a hand-cranked music box

Inside the building, a wide variety of music boxes in different sizes and designs are sold. Since the Rokugo area of Furano is a filming location for the TV drama "From the North Country," music boxes playing the theme song are popular. The shop is like a museum, displaying rare hand-cranked music boxes where 108 small music boxes move in unison to create a rich, layered sound, as well as pipe organs. It is a peaceful space where you can be soothed by the pleasant melodies of music boxes.

Local
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Once you step inside, it's like a dream world. There are many different melodies, so why not try to find your favorite one?

Furano Music Box Hall

• 3 Higashi-Rokugo, Furano City, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 25 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• 9:30–17:00 (Operating hours may be shortened on some days)
• Wednesdays and Thursdays (Subject to change depending on the season. Please check the website or Instagram (@furano_orgel_doh) for details)
• Music box making experience: From around 3,000 yen (varies depending on the combination)
• 0167-29-2288
• Free

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Kaiku-gama Pottery

Experience pottery making at a kiln surrounded by Japanese larch and white birch trees

This studio and gallery, opened in 1983 by a local ceramic artist, offers pottery-making workshops. There are several courses available, with the original course, where you can freely create items like tea bowls or cups from 1kg of clay, being particularly popular. The studio handles the processes after shaping, such as finishing and firing. Your finished work will be delivered to your home within two months. The studio was also a filming location for the 2005 TV drama "Yasashii Jikan" (Gentle Time), set in Furano and Biei, and there is a course where you can make the "Takuro Mug," which the protagonist created as an apprentice potter in the show.

Works born from facing the nature of Biei

The gallery adjacent to the studio displays and sells the owner's work. It features a wide variety of vessels, primarily tableware, inspired by Biei. The "Ice Crack Series" is a signature work that won a special selection award at the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition). By applying glaze on days when the temperature drops below -10°C, the traces of the moisture in the glaze freezing are etched as patterns, expressing the harshness and beauty of winter in the north country.
During the green season, we also recommend taking a stroll through the woods where the gallery is located to search for small pieces of art scattered throughout.

Local
Supporter

All of the "Ice Crack Series" items were charming. The mugs and other items made during the hands-on course make for fun travel memories.

Kaiku-gama Pottery

• Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 22 minutes by car from JR Biei Station
• Pottery experience: 10:00–11:30, 13:00–14:30 (Reservations required by the day before from March to November; please inquire at least 2 weeks in advance from December to February), Gallery: 8:30–17:00
• Tuesdays (Open if it is a public holiday; open daily in July and August), Year-end and New Year holidays
• Original course: From 2 people (7,920 yen per person)
  Takuro Mug making course: From 2 people (11,880 yen per person)
• 0166-94-3354
• Free
• Experiences are available for groups of 2 or more

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Furano Cheese Factory

Enjoy the charm of Furano Cheese in the quiet forest

On the outskirts of Furano, at the foot of Mount Nishifuranodake, lies a quiet forest known as Cheese Park, which houses the "Furano Cheese Factory." Here, dairy products are manufactured and sold using raw milk produced at local Furano farms. You can observe the cheese-making process, including the production room and aging cellar, through glass windows. In the sales area on the second floor, you can purchase dairy products like cheese and butter, and also sample items such as cheddar cheese with wine or squid ink cheese. There are also photo spots with cow models and a corner dedicated to the history of cheese, offering a wide range of enjoyment.

Savor soft-serve ice cream and pizza, or try the popular hands-on workshops

There are other workshops on the premises, such as the "Ice Milk Workshop," where you can taste gelato and soft-serve ice cream made from fresh Furano milk. At the "Pizza Workshop," you can enjoy authentic "Neapolitan pizza" with a crispy outside and chewy inside, made with plenty of local ingredients and baked in a genuine wood-fired oven imported from Naples. Furthermore, the "Handmade Experience Workshop" holds classes for making butter, ice cream, cheese, and bread. Anyone can easily experience making delicious dairy products.

Furano Cheese Factory

• Nakagoku, Furano City, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• Apr–Oct 9:00–17:00, Nov–Mar until 16:00
  Pizza Workshop 10:30–16:00
• Dec 31–Jan 3, closed for facility maintenance
  Closed on some days during the off-season
• Admission: Free
  Experience fees: Handmade experience courses - Butter/Ice cream 1,200 yen each, Cheese 1,300 yen each
  *Reservation required (same-day participation possible if there are vacancies)
• 0167-23-1156
• Free

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Farmers Market Ogar

A full lineup of delicious vegetables from Furano

"Furano Marche" is a place where various shops committed to local deliciousness share the charm of Furano. Located within it is "Farmers Market Ogar," a direct sales store for agricultural products operated by "JA Furano," where agricultural products from Furano, a major vegetable production area, are gathered in one place. In addition to selling specialty products representing Hokkaido such as asparagus, melons, pumpkins, and potatoes, there is also a corner selling original processed goods using agricultural products and "fresh vegetables" from local farmers. There is plenty to enjoy in every season. You will encounter delicious discoveries every time you visit.

Take home seasonal Furano vegetables as a souvenir

Asparagus is in season from April to May, melons from June to September, sweet corn from July to September, onions from September to March, and strawberries from December to June, when they appear in stores. There is also a wide variety of "JA Furano" original processed products using vegetables, such as soups, dressings, and curries, offering a diverse range of deliciousness throughout the year. After enjoying sightseeing in Furano, why not stop by to look for delicious agricultural souvenirs?

Farmers Market Ogar

• Inside Furano Marche, 13-13 Saiwai-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 9-minute walk from JR Furano Station
• 10:00–18:00 (until 19:00 during the summer period from June 20 to August 31)
• Tuesdays from November to March (if Tuesday is a public holiday, the following day), November 9 to November 13 *Maintenance closure, December 31 to January 1, January 31
• Free
• 0167-22-3939
• Free

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Furano Jam Garden

Make jam using the secret recipe of "Jam Auntie"

"Furano Jam" has many fans not only locally but also nationwide. At the directly managed shop "Furano Jam Garden," you can experience making jam that is water-free, additive-free, and colorant-free. The recipe is a secret one from the president, who is the creator of "Furano Jam" and is affectionately known as "Jam Auntie." Workshop staff will teach you tips such as heat control and how much to boil it down. You can taste the freshly made jam on crackers. The sweetness of the fruit spreads in your mouth. Finally, bottle it and stick on your own label to complete it.

A wide variety of jams packed with love

"Furano Jam" began in 1982 (Showa 57) when misshapen carrots that could not be distributed were turned into jam. Every step of the process is done by hand, and the jam is carefully cooked without sparing time or effort. There are currently about 30 types of jam made from fruits and vegetables that are delicious enough on their own. You can also sample recommended jams in the store.
The most popular is the haskap jam grown on our own farm. It is a specialty of Hokkaido, characterized by its gentle sweetness and acidity. It goes perfectly with dairy products, and you can also enjoy soft-serve ice cream topped with plenty of haskap jam on the farm.

Local
Supporter

I was impressed by the many types and flavors of jam! You can sample various jams. It's a lovely place surrounded by trees.

Furano Jam Garden

• 3 Higashi-Rokugo, Furano City, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 25 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• 9:00–17:00 Jam-making experience at 10:00 and 14:00
• Open every day, closed for New Year holidays
• 2,000 yen per person (group discount of 1,800 yen per person for 10 or more)
• 0167-29-2233
• Free

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Furano Winery

The "Furano Wine Factory" of the Furano City Grape and Fruit Research Institute is where "Furano Wine" is brewed. Because it was proven that Furano's climate and soil were similar to Northern Europe and suitable for grape growing and winemaking, brewing began in 1972 (Showa 47) in a single-story wooden building equipped with the bare minimum of machinery and equipment. More than 40 years have passed since then, and it has grown into a highly acclaimed wine.
Factory tours, which include a visit to the underground aging cellar lined with large aging barrels and tanks and an exhibition corner explaining the manufacturing process with panels, as well as a tasting corner where you can enjoy two types of wine and one type of grape juice that change daily, are popular.

Local
Supporter

They sell a wide variety of wines, which is irresistible for wine lovers. There are even labels with the scent of lavender.

Enjoy Furano wine and the bounty of Furano at "Furano Wine House"

You can purchase wine and grape juice at the factory shop. A highlight is the "Zweigeltrebe Saignée & American Oak Matured." It is made using a brewing method called the Saignée method, resulting in a particularly rich red wine. Vintages aged for over 10 years are items that can only be obtained at the shop.
If you want to taste "Furano Wine" locally, we recommend the restaurant "Furano Wine House." It is easily accessible, located about a 2-minute drive from the factory, and offers a wide variety of wines shipped directly from the factory. You can enjoy wine with dishes made from local ingredients, such as cheese fondue made from milk produced in Furano.

Furano Winery

• Shimizuyama, Furano City, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• 9:00–17:00
• New Year holidays *Temporary closures may occur on Sundays in January
• Free
• 0167-22-3242
• Free

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Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Minamina Beach

One of the largest wave pools in Japan

An indoor beach located within Hoshino Resorts Tomamu. You can enjoy the pool and water activities all year round. The wave pool, one of the largest in Japan, is 30 meters wide and 80 meters deep, with the depth increasing toward the back. You can enjoy two types of waves, and both children and adults cheer with delight as they let the waves carry them. The shoreline and the 30cm-deep children's pool are also recommended for a first-time pool experience. When you want to take a break, head to the on-site Beachside Cafe or Minamina Cafe. You can relax and enjoy snacks and drinks while still in your swimsuit.

A full range of programs to enjoy on the water

There is also a wide range of activities to do in the pool. We recommend Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), which you can enjoy freely in a dedicated area marked by buoys. It is a popular activity that uses a board slightly larger than a surfboard and a paddle. It offers a unique feeling of floating and is also popular as a workout to strengthen your core. You can also enjoy slacklining, where you test your sense of balance and concentration on a line stretched out by the beachside.

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You can experience the summer beach even on rainy days or during the snowy season. The illuminated, magical night beach is also highly recommended.

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Minamina Beach

• Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from Tomamu IC on the Doto Expressway, approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Tomamu Station
• Shuttle bus service available from JR Tomamu Station
• 11:00–20:00 (Last entry 19:00)
  *7/18 (Sat)–8/31 (Mon) 10:00–20:00 (Last entry 19:00)
  *11/1 (Sun) Closes at 17:00 (Last entry 16:00)
• Open every day (Closed for maintenance in November)
• Adults 12 and over 2,600 yen, ages 7–11 1,100 yen *Free for hotel guests
  Experience fee: SUP 1 board (can hold 2 people) 1,200 yen (30 minutes)
• 0167-58-1111
• Free

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Ohashi Cherry Farm

All-you-can-eat cherry picking experience

Ohashi Cherry Farm is the first in Hokkaido to receive the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the National Fruit Tree Technology and Management Competition. The vast 47,000-square-meter farm is equipped with rain-shelter greenhouses and cultivates approximately 1,300 cherry trees of about 60 varieties. For over 40 years, they have been cultivating the soil using organic fertilizers, without the use of chemical fertilizers.

Cherry picking is available annually from late June to mid-August. It is an all-you-can-eat experience with no time limit, allowing you to compare different varieties depending on the season. Because the trees are grown to a low height, even children can enjoy picking cherries within their reach. In addition, staff members are stationed in the fields to guide you on which fruits are ripe and explain the characteristics of each variety.

Within the large farm, shuttle vehicles operate from the reception area to each field. To ensure you can enjoy your visit with peace of mind even on hot days, we also provide neck coolers for rent and free drinking water from water dispensers.

After cherry picking ends, you can enjoy picking fruits such as blueberries, plums, prunes, peaches, apples, pears, and grapes from around mid-August to early October each year.
Please note that the opening period and available fruits may change depending on the year's growing conditions and weather.

The recommended time is from late July when high-grade varieties begin to ripen

At "Ohashi Cherry Farm," high-end varieties begin to ripen from around late July. Among them, the yellow "Gassan Nishiki" is highly recommended, as it boasts the highest sugar content among cherries and is very popular. Additionally, for two days in late July, you can enjoy cherry picking for the rare, high-end "Beni Shuho" variety.
While it gets crowded around noon on holidays, the time slots from 9:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 are relatively less busy. A dedicated shuttle service is available on weekdays to help you get around the large farm, ensuring a comfortable experience for children and the elderly.

Ohashi Cherry Farm

• 469 Kamiashibetsu-cho, Ashibetsu-shi, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 35 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
• Cherry picking period:
  Typically from late June to mid-August
  9:00–17:30 (Last entry 16:00)
  
  Other fruit picking period:
  Typically from mid-August to early October
  9:00–16:00 (Last entry 15:00)
• Generally open every day during the season
  *Closures or end dates may change depending on fruit growth, remaining stock, weather, etc.
• General fields: Junior high students and older from 3,600 yen, elementary students from 2,500 yen, free for children under elementary school age
  *Prices vary depending on the field and fruit variety.
  
  Reservations:
  Reservations are generally not required for individual customers.
  Please make a reservation in advance for groups of 20 or more.
• 0124-23-0654
• Free

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Miyama Toge Art Park

Trick art for taking fun photos

The "Trick Art Museum" is the main facility located at the summit of Miyama Pass. It displays numerous art pieces that utilize optical illusions. You can not only touch the artworks but also take fun trick photos, and the guided tour, which explains the tricks, provides tips on how to take high-quality photos. The "Ames Room," a mysterious space added in 2019 where you appear to become a giant or a dwarf, is also popular. Additionally, the adjacent product center has an art experience corner where you can create items like glass etchings.

Enjoy a barbecue without worrying about the weather

At the product center, a roofed barbecue terrace opens from May to September. You can enjoy a classic Hokkaido-style barbecue or Jingisukan using local Kamifurano pork skirt steak and pork belly without worrying about the weather. For dessert, head to "Miyama Ice Kobo," which is famous for its gelato made with "Furano Milk." In addition to the standard "Milk" flavor, there are also flavors like Furano-grown haskap berry and buckwheat seeds, all of which are delicious. The "Pass Cheese Tart," available at the souvenir shop, is also recommended.

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It's exciting to get creative and take fun photos! There is also a wide selection of lavender products available as souvenirs.

Miyama Toge Art Park

• Miyama Pass, Nishi 8-sen Kita 33-go, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, HokkaidoMAP
• Approx. 30 min by car from Furano, approx. 50 min from Asahikawa, approx. 3 hours 30 min from Sapporo
• From JR Biei Station, take the Furano Bus "Lavender-go" and get off at Miyama Pass, then walk 7 minutes
• Art Museum: April–November 10:00–17:00, December–March weekends and holidays (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
  
  Ferris Wheel/Product Center: April–October 10:00–17:00 *Hours may change depending on the season.
• Art Museum: Irregular holidays from April to November, weekdays and year-end/New Year holidays from December to March
  
  Ferris Wheel/Product Center: Irregular holidays from April to October, closed in winter from November to March
  
  *The Ferris wheel may be suspended due to weather or maintenance.
  
  *The facility may close without notice. Please check our website before visiting.
• Admission: Adults 1,300 yen, Junior/Senior high students 1,000 yen, Elementary students (grades 5-6) 700 yen
  Ferris Wheel: General (5th grade and older) 600 yen
  
  *Free for children 4th grade and under; children cannot ride alone.
  
  *Please check our website for details on activities, BBQ menus, etc.
  https://www.miyama-ap.com/
• 0167-45-6667
• Free

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Donkoro Outdoor School

Experience curling with ease

We offer a variety of programs in Ochiai, Minamifurano, a town surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes, and well-equipped with public facilities. Our most popular program is the "Curling Experience." As it offers a casual way to try "chess on ice," which became a hot topic during the Olympics, it is bustling with many people during the event period.
In about two hours, you will be carefully taught everything from basic movements to mini-games. All equipment is provided, so you can participate empty-handed.

Get fired up with team mini-games

First, once you learn to walk on the ice wearing special shoes that allow only one foot to slide, you will practice sweeping (brushing the ice) and throwing stones. In the second half, you will divide into teams to challenge a mini-game. Curling, where teamwork between the person throwing the stone and the people sweeping is essential while reading the opposing team's strategy, creates a sense of unity among participants as the game progresses. Dramatic developments and miracle shots will become unforgettable memories. Another appeal is that it can be enjoyed regardless of age differences or athletic ability.

Local
Supporter

It might be difficult at first, but you will gradually be able to balance. It can be enjoyed by various groups!

Donkoro Outdoor School

• Ochiai, Minamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido (Sorachigawa Sports Links) MAP
• 25 minutes by car from Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, 60 minutes by car from Furano
• Curling experience: November–March, 9:00–11:00, 13:00–15:00
• Irregular holidays
• Curling experience: 6,500 yen, elementary school students 5,500 yen *Includes rink usage fee and equipment rental
• 0167-53-2171
• Free
• Open to elementary school students and older, minimum 2 participants. Please bring warm, easy-to-move-in clothing, a knit hat, and gloves.

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Tokachidake Onsen Kamihoro-so

Be healed by hot springs at an altitude of 1,200m and the great outdoors

A long-established inn founded in 1965, quietly nestled within Daisetsuzan National Park at an altitude of 1,200 meters on the mountainside of Mount Tokachi. The surrounding area is filled with the great nature unique to Hokkaido, with primeval forests of Sakhalin spruce and wild animals such as Ezo deer and red foxes inhabiting the region.
You can enjoy day-trip bathing from 7:00 to 21:00, and you can overlook the Furano Basin from the open-air bath. In the early morning, a sea of clouds sometimes spreads out below the open-air bath, giving you a chance to see a spectacular view if you are lucky. A moment of healing in the hot springs in such a perfect location is exceptional.

Enjoy free-flowing hot spring water from the source at the foot of the mountain

The hot spring at "Kamihoro-so" features aluminum-calcium-sulfate spring water. The free-flowing hot spring water, which gushes from Mt. Tokachi, feels smooth on the skin, and the scent of wood from the Japanese yew bathtub allows for a pleasant and relaxing experience. In addition, the on-site restaurant offers a chance to fully enjoy carefully selected seasonal flavors of Furano, such as Hokkaido pork, Furano vegetables, and the specially cultivated "Nanatsuboshi" rice. There are also value sets available that include both a day-trip bath and a meal. You can enjoy both bathing and dining in a relaxed, homey atmosphere.

Tokachidake Onsen Kamihoro-so

• Tokachidake Onsen, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 26 minutes by car from JR Kamifurano Station
• Day-trip bathing: 7:00–21:00 (last admission 20:00)
• Open every day *Closed for maintenance in spring and autumn
• Day-trip bathing: Adults 600 yen, children (elementary school students) 350 yen, free for children under elementary school age
• 0167-45-2970
• Free

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Tsuchi no Yakata (Museum of Soil)

A museum that tells the story of tilling the soil

This museum was established to convey the wonder of agriculture and the importance of the connection between the soil and people. It displays valuable agricultural tools and soil specimens that allow visitors to learn about the hardships of reclaiming land in Hokkaido. The first exhibition hall features parts of the workshop and forge of Toyoji Sugano, the founder of the agricultural machinery manufacturer "Sugano Farm Machinery." In the second exhibition hall, you can see a display of rare hoes, spades, and plows from around the world. The collection of over 100 soil specimens is also a highlight, with the 4-meter-long mudflow specimen that tells the story of the intensity of the 1926 Great Eruption of Mt. Tokachi being particularly impressive.

A permanent exhibition featuring nearly 100 rare tractors

The adjacent "Tractor Museum" houses a permanent collection of 93 classic tractors from Japan and abroad, including the first domestically produced tractor and a steam tractor manufactured in Canada over 100 years ago that is still in working order. You will encounter adorable tractors that you will want to photograph.
"Tsuchi no Yakata" (The Hall of Soil) was designated as a "Hokkaido Heritage" site in 2004, a "Mechanical Engineering Heritage" site in 2014, and two of its plows were registered as "Heritage of Industrial Modernization" in 2017. It is a spot you should definitely visit when in Furano.

Tsuchi no Yakata (Soil Museum)

• Nishi 2-sen Kita 25-go, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Kamifurano Station
• 9:00–16:00
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays *Varies by month
• Free
• 0167-45-3055
• Free