STAY & ACCESS
We recommend accommodation in Furano City or Minami-Furano Town, as they are close to the various fields we visit during the guide. We have selected options to suit various styles, such as fishing trips or long stays for Ezo Momonga and bird photography. Please feel free to choose and book your accommodation. Also, at the 'Minami Furano' roadside station, there is a Montbell shop where you can purchase cold-weather clothing, rainwear, and camping gear.
The nearest airports to Minami-Furano Town are New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Airport, and Tokachi-Obihiro Airport.
Domestic Flights:
- Tokyo — Sapporo (Chitose) JAL, ANA, AIRDO, SKYMARK (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Osaka — Sapporo (Chitose) JAL, ANA, IVEX (1 hour 45 minutes)
- Nagoya — Sapporo (Chitose) JAL, ANA, SKYMARK, Jetstar (1 hour 40 minutes)
- Tokyo — Asahikawa JAL, ANA, AIRDO (1 hour 35 minutes)
- Nagoya — Asahikawa ANA (2 hours 5 minutes)
- Tokyo — Obihiro JAL (1 hour 35 minutes)
By Rental Car:
- From New Chitose Airport: About 1 hour 40 minutes using the expressway (Chitose Higashi IC → Tomamu IC)
- From Asahikawa Airport: About 2 hours using general roads
- From Tokachi-Obihiro Airport: About 1 hour 50 minutes using general roads
By Public Transport:
- From New Chitose Airport: The JR Tomamu Station is convenient.
- From Asahikawa and Obihiro: Take the Tokachi Bus “Northliner”.
A secluded, stand-alone cottage by the Sorachi River. With the owner’s warm hospitality and a clean, calm interior, you can fully enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time. The cottage has a kitchen, so meals are self-catered, but if you contact us in advance, the guide can prepare the ingredients for you.
Just a 5-minute walk to the river, it offers the perfect location for spring grayling fishing. The guide will take you to a special early-morning fly fishing experience, one that can only be enjoyed at this close distance.
About 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport. A vast 1,000-hectare resort located in the heart of Hokkaido. In addition to the Sea of Clouds Terrace and one of Japan’s largest indoor wave pools, there are also plenty of nature experience activities to enjoy.
With Kanayama Lake and the Sorachi River nearby, this is an ideal base for enjoying water-based leisure activities such as canoeing, rafting, and fishing. Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minami-Furano is adjacent to the ‘Minami-Furano’ roadside station. In winter, there are unique activities like snowshoeing, dog sledding, and backcountry tours. In Minami-Furano Town, deer are a local specialty, so you can enjoy local gourmet dishes like curry made with venison and buttered potatoes using Furano-grown Bananas potatoes.
A peaceful space, free from the hustle and bustle, nestled in a quiet forest, where the warmth of wood fills the air.” Surrounded by a larch forest overlooking Kanayama Lake, this serene retreat offers a true log hotel and cottage experience, built with locally sourced Hokkaido Larch (LARCH) wood.
Furano Hōtei-ru has a vast 35,000 tsubo (approximately 115,500 square meters) of land.
The property is home to various animals and countless wild plants. In spring, there are cherry blossoms; in summer, lavender and herbs; in autumn, vibrant foliage; and in winter, you can enjoy diamond dust and wild rabbit tracks. Throughout the four seasons, the landscape changes its appearance, offering a variety of experiences.
Set in the heart of this forest, Furano Hōtei-ru aims to provide a unique experience where the beauty of the seasons becomes a part of your travel memories. With thoughtful touches that highlight the ‘unity with nature’ and the ‘spirit of Furano,’ we look forward to welcoming you.