2025 Furano Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

📍 Itinerary Overview 5 Nights 6 Days Sapporo - Otaru - Furano - Chitose 🚩 Sightseeing Route Sapporo - Odori Park - Sapporo TV tower - Susukino Otaru - stroll along the Otaru route seeing the glass and music box Furano - princehotel ski resort - Snowmobile - ski - Ningle terrace Chitose - Lake shikotsu - ice festival - bridge Sapporo - Mout Moiwa - Shopping at airport 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions Otaru and Ice festival @ Lake shikotsu and Mount Moiwa 🚇 Transportation : Bus and metro 📷 Photo Spots : Mount Moiwa observation deck - Ice festival - Ningle Terrace 🍜 Local Cuisine : Wagyu Kurosawa - Kumagera 🏠 Accommodation 1.Smile Hotel Sapporo Susukino Minami 2.Quinn Tessa hotel Sapporo susukino 💡 Tips No need to use JR pass, I only top up the ic card to travel The 2nd hotel : Quinn Tessa has 2 branches far 500 meter. Please be careful if you take taxi to there. However the Quinn Tessa is located in cbd more than Smile hotel , you can walk to find dinner around the hotel

🌷I thought Hokkaido was already beautiful in winter, until I visited in spring... 👒With a comfortable temperature of around 22°C, flowers like lavender and sunflowers blooming, green fields stretching to the horizon, splendid fireworks at night, and refreshing boat rides on Lake Toya... This is the right way to experience Hokkaido! 🌈Compared to the snowy winter, visiting Hokkaido in July-August feels like being healed in a fairy tale world straight out of a Studio Ghibli movie! . 🌈Route Reference D1 Domestic - New Chitose - Asahikawa D2 Asahikawa - Biei - Furano Asahiyama Zoo, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shikisai no Oka D3 Furano Patchwork Road, Tomita Farm, Ningle Terrace, Forest Clock Cafe D4 Furano - Sapporo Shiroi Koibito Park, Mt. Moiwa Observatory D5 Sapporo Free activities in Sapporo city D6 Sapporo - Lake Toya Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch, Usuzan Ropeway, Lake Toya boat ride D7 Lake Toya Onsen experience, Date Jidaimura in Noboribetsu, Lake Toya Fireworks Festival D8 Lake Toya Onsen experience, Cape Chikyu in Muroran, Hakucho Bridge D9 Lake Toya - New Chitose - Departure . 🌈Attraction Guide 📍Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoo: Here, you won't see caged animals on display, but animals living naturally according to their instincts. 📍Biei Shirogane Blue Pond: Check out the dreamy Tiffany blue. Shikisai no Oka: A vast sea of colorful flowers, idyllic scenery. 📍Furano Tomita Farm: Experience the dreamy lavender fields. Ningle Terrace: Stroll through the cool, quiet forest, and don't miss the Forest Clock Cafe. 📍Sapporo Shiroi Koibito Park: A mysterious and romantic chocolate factory. Mt. Moiwa Observatory: The sunset and night view here are spectacular! 📍Lake Toya Lake Toya: Boat rides and fireworks at night. Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch: Interact with brown bears, they will wave at you. Cape Chikyu in Muroran: A great place to watch the sunrise, you can see the curvature of the Earth on the vast horizon!

#Travel itinerary 4 nights 5 days Sapporo travel SAPPORO DAY 4/5 Biei Bus Tour / Return -DAY 4 Schedule Summary Bus Tour (White Beard Falls - Christmas Tree - Taksin Museum - Free Time (Lunch) - Ninguru Terrace) - Susukino (Dinner - Robatayaki) *Use Biei Bus Tour I recommend you think about your photo poses in advance, and since you will be inside the bus for a long time, I recommend wearing layers of clothing rather than just a thick padding. -DAY 5 Morning Return Airport - Airplane *New Chitose Airport is an airport with a lot to see and eat, so if it is your first time visiting, I recommend you take your time and look around and try various things. #Travel Plan #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Sapporo Travel #Sapporo

🗺️【Travel Route】 Day 1: Susukino City Day 2: Sapporo City Day 3: Head to Niseko for skiing (Be aware of weather and bus operations, as heavy snow may cause service suspension) Day 4: Niseko skiing Day 5: Head to Nakajima Park Hotel (We had our luggage sent to the hotel by taxi in advance, so it wasn't too chaotic) Day 6: Otaru, very slippery, the glass/wood crafts are beautiful Day 7: Furano Asahiyama Zoo day trip (The schedule is a bit tight, but you can basically see everything you want) Day 8: Shiroi Koibito Park + Sapporo Beer Museum + Ario Mall (workman, abc mart, uniqlo, gu, studio clip, capsule toys, claw machines, food court, personally I think it's a great place to shop) Day 9: Return trip 📍【Must-Visit Attractions】 Niseko's powder snow is very comfortable, and the instructors are super attentive 🥘【Must-Eat Food】 Soup curry, crab dishes 🏠【Accommodation Recommendations】 1. MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park Hotel If you don't like too much hustle and bustle, I don't recommend staying in Susukino. Personally, I think Susukino is similar to Ikebukuro/Shinjuku in Kanto, with lots of bunny girls and free information centers on the streets 📷【Photo Spots】 Otaru is really beautiful, but very slippery 📣【Tips】 Don't bring too many heat packs, you won't use them all, really 😂

#2月好地方2025 In Furano, Hokkaido, I had the most delicious soup curry, so delicious that I licked the plate clean! Furanoya カレーのふらのや, a soup curry specialty store, is located next to Furano Shrine and City Hall. After we visited the Forest Spirit Terrace, we checked the nearby restaurants and this one had the highest score, so we drove over without saying a word! The exterior of Furanoya's log cabin is very cute, and there is a whole wall of comic books inside the store. As soon as I entered, I smelled the rich aroma of curry and my stomach immediately became hungry! The four of us ordered the signature soup curry, served with fried pork chops or fried chicken. The turmeric rice went well with the spicy soup curry. The soup was full of wild vegetables and was delicious. The curry soup was so good that it was quickly cleared out. Hokkaido has beautiful mountains and waters, and the ingredients grown here are very fresh and sweet. Combined with the versatile curry, anything cooked in it is delicious. No wonder soup curry is so popular. It is so delicious that you want to have another bowl of rice! Furanoya Karen no Furanoya 🕰️Business hours: 1130-2030 📍Address: 1-46 Yayoicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0018 Japan #HokkaidoTravel #Furano #HokkaidoSoupCurry

We recommend a unique 6-day hot spring tour in Japan, where you can enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience! Are you tempted? Click to find out more! / 🔖🌟Route Suggestions:🌟🔖 Day 1: Shanghai Pudong - Sapporo - Otaru Fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sapporo, then head to Otaru, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Day 2: Otaru Canal - Kitaichi Glass - Otaru Music Box Museum - Mt. Tengu Visit Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass, enjoy the music at Otaru Music Box Museum, and take in the views from Mt. Tengu. Day 3: Showa-shinzan - Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch - Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe - Jigokudani Visit Showa-shinzan, experience the wildness of the bear ranch, enjoy the marine life at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, and challenge yourself at Jigokudani. Day 4: Shiroi Koibito Park - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Odori Park Visit Shiroi Koibito Park, enjoy shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and take a walk in Odori Park. Day 5: Blue Pond - Shirahige Falls - Shikisai no Oka - Forest of the Fairies Visit Blue Pond, enjoy the beauty of Shirahige Falls, take in the natural beauty of Shikisai no Oka, and enjoy the view from the Forest of the Fairies. Day 6: Sapporo - Shanghai Pudong End your trip in Japan and fly back to Shanghai with fond memories. / Tips: 1. Food🍣: Japanese restaurants usually open after 6 pm. The sashimi is delicious, but be careful with the seafood sauce! 2. Souvenirs👜: Want to bring back some souvenirs? Large shopping malls in Japan offer local specialties such as matcha candy and kimonos at reasonable prices. 3. Currency Exchange💱: When traveling in Japan, check the exchange rate between the local currency and RMB, and try to exchange money when the rate is low to save on travel expenses! 4. Hot Spring Etiquette: When visiting a hot spring in Japan, you need to be completely naked. Japanese people consider this a courtesy, so don't wear a swimsuit or underwear. 5. Okonomiyaki🍢: Dotonbori in Osaka has the best okonomiyaki in Japan. Although it's crowded with tourists, it's worth it. 6. Subway Culture🚇: Japanese subway cars are very quiet, so don't make loud noises or talk on the phone to avoid disturbing others. 7. Travel Plans🚶‍♂️: When traveling in Japan, it's best to plan your itinerary in advance to avoid missing out on popular attractions, especially museums and exhibitions. / Make every step of your journey meaningful. This is the beauty of Japan and the reason why you should visit. So, what are you waiting for? 😉

Hokkaido 2025 ❄️ Hokkaido travel plan review We traveled with the JR Rail Pass because we traveled from another region to Hokkaido. ❄️ Day 1: Hakodate - A lovely city, good atmosphere, fresh seafood from the sea. The highlight is the red brick warehouse, which is a check-in point for anyone who goes there. Take beautiful pictures and don't miss it. If you come to this city, you must eat the famous burger Lucky Pierrot, which is only available in Hakodate. Especially if you come to the branch near the red brick warehouse, we sat and ate while enjoying the sea view. It was so happy. If you come to Hakodate, we recommend staying here at least 1 night because it takes quite a long time to get here. There are many other highlights to check in. Day 2: Noboribetsu - The highlight of this city is the Hell Valley. It has a very beautiful valley view. Take beautiful pictures and have fun. Every corner of this place is beautiful. I recommend you to come here. ☺️ Day 3: Otaru - We like this city the most. It is a small but charming city. It is romantic and cute no matter where you walk. There is the Otaru Canal that you must not miss, and the Music Box Museum with its many music boxes. Along the Otaru promenade, there are many shops. Time flies so fast. I think Otaru is a small city that is very cute and romantic. Day 4: Asahikawa - Today, we rented a car from Sapporo to go see the penguins walking around at 11:00. I recommend coming when it opens at 10:30 to wait in line for them. I have to say that they are very cute. Then - In the afternoon, we drove to Biei to take pictures with the Christmas Tree and Mild Seven Hill. I have to say that the real thing is very beautiful. - After taking pictures with the tree, we traveled to Ningle Terrace, which is like a small village. There are cute handmade shops in this village. Taking pictures here is beautiful and romantic. Day 5: Sapporo - Today, we are in the city. Shopping, and the shopping area here is probably Susukino, which is a center of products. This is the only place to come. A place to eat and shop until you drop. ☺️❤️ Day 6: Sapporo - Today is January 1, 2025. Most shops are closed, including department stores. Almost everything is closed. We know that people here go to pray for blessings on New Year's Day. We also went to pray for blessings at Hokkaido-Jingu Shrine. I must say that there were a lot of people. It was like the whole city gathered here. But it was good to come here. We were full of joy and happiness to welcome the New Year. 🙂❤️ Most shops are closed on New Year's Day. But there are still some restaurants open for us to eat. Don't worry. 🤣 Day 7: Prepare to go back. - Today, there's not much. Just stop by to buy some things that we haven't finished yet and fly back to Thailand. 😁❄️ *** In fact, there are many more tourist attractions in Sapporo, such as the Clock Tower, the Old Government Office, the City Hall, and others. If you come, I'd like you to stop by. 😃 This is my second time in Hokkaido. There are some places that I didn't go to. On this trip, I focused on places that I want to go back to and miss. Hope to come again Hokkaido ❄️❤️ #hokkaido #sapporo #hakodate #traveljapan #traveljapanbyyourself #japan #noboribetsu #otaru #furano

#tripflytoaskfornewyear (Complete with nature, snow, beautiful city and fresh seafood) Those who like to chill and those who love snow must not miss! 🏔️🍣 Day 1: Sapporo - Start your trip in the capital of Hokkaido 🏙️ • Morning: Arrive at New Chitose Airport ✈️ • Getting to Sapporo: Take the JR Rapid Airport from the airport to Sapporo Station (40 minutes) • Check in to your hotel in Susukino or Odori area • Afternoon: • Visit Odori Park 🌸 in the heart of Sapporo, see the Sapporo TV Tower • Access: Walk from Sapporo Station or take the Tozai subway line • Stroll along Tanukikoji Shopping Street 🛍️ Shop and eat delicious food • Dinner: • Try Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) 🥩 at the famous Sapporo Beer Garden • Stroll around Susukino, the nightlife district Day 2: Otaru - A romantic city along the canals 🛶 • Morning: • Travel to Otaru, a small city known for its romantic atmosphere • Access: Take the JR train from Sapporo Station to Otaru Station (approximately 30 minutes) • Walk along the Otaru Canal 🌟 Enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures with the red brick warehouses • Afternoon: • Taste fresh sushi 🍣 on Sushiya-dori Street (Sushi Street) • Stop by LeTAO sweets shop and try their famous cheesecake 🧀 • Walk around the Kitaichi Glass Museum 🏮 and see exquisite glasswork • Evening: • Return to Sapporo and relax Day 3: Niseko - Heaven for snow and hot spring lovers ❄️ • Morning: • Travel to Niseko, a famous ski and hot spring resort • Access: Take the JR train to Kutchan Station and then take a bus to Niseko (approximately 2 hours) • Ski or snowboard at Niseko United Ski Resort 🎿 • Afternoon: • Visit Milk Kobo 🥛, a famous fresh milk and sweets shop • Soak in the hot spring at Niseko Onsen ♨️ and enjoy the view of the snowy mountains • Evening: • Return to Sapporo (take the JR train for about 2 hours) Day 4: Furano & Biei - Nature and magnificent snow views 🌄 • Morning: • Travel to Furano, a city famous for lavender fields and snow • Access: Take the JR train from Sapporo to Furano Station (about 2 hours) • Visit the Furano Cheese Factory 🧀 Watch cheese being made and try cheese-flavored ice cream • Afternoon: • Continue to Biei to enjoy the beautiful nature • Visit the Blue Pond 🌊, a place with bright blue water • Access: Take the bus from Biei Station • Evening: • Return to Sapporo and stop for a meal at Sapporo Ramen Alley 🍜 Day 5: Shopping and walking before going back 🛍️ • Morning: • Walk around Nijo Market 🦀 Fresh seafood market, try Hokkaido giant crab and seafood rice bowl • Stop by to buy souvenirs at Sapporo Stellar Place or Daimaru Mall • Afternoon: • Return to New Chitose Airport • Access: Take the JR train from Sapporo Station to the airport (about 40 minutes) Tips: • Use the JR Hokkaido Pass for the most convenient transportation • The weather in winter is very cold (-5 to -15°C), so don't forget to bring a coat, gloves, and non-slip shoes Who is this trip suitable for? Nature lovers, snow lovers, want to experience traditional Japanese culture and eat fresh seafood! Get ready to experience the Hokkaido of your dreams! 🇯🇵❄️ #TravelJapan #hokkaido #TravelPlan #HokkaidoTravelPlan

Asahikawa-Biei-Furano with 15 places you must not miss Hokkaido's nature is so magnificent right now!!! Snow is really fluffy, you must go to these 3 cities, easy to travel, close to each other. They are super cute places to visit, where are the 15 places? Let's go!!! Day 1 01 Stay in Biei, we give it the best accommodation on this trip. 02 Kame Tsuru, a shabu set for 700 yen, so delicious!!! 03 Seven Star Tree, the first gang of trees worth going to. 04 Tree of Ken and Mary, a single tree standing tall. 05 Mild Seven Hill, a group of trees that are so cool!!! 06 Christmas Tree, stopping by this tree in the morning is the best. Day 2 07 Asahikawa Zoo, a zoo you must go to. Penguin Parade 08 Asahikawa Ramen Aoba, the famous ramen shop in this city 09 Asahikawa Ropeway, we missed the last round TT 10 Chubetsu Lake Dam, this dam is a beautiful place to park and take pictures Day 3 11 Shirogane Blue Pond, a blue pond covered in snow, another kind of beauty 12 Shirahige Waterfall, the most beautiful waterfall in Hokkaido 13 Ningle Terrace, a village of 15 houses selling cute souvenirs 14 Furano Gen, a yakiniku restaurant in Furano, it's great For these 3 cities, we traveled by renting a car, picking up the car at Sapporo Station and driving from Sapporo-Hakodate-Noboribetsu-Lake Toya-Kushiro-Abashiri-Asahikawa-Biei-Furano, there were 3 of us, so it wasn't too expensive to split the cost Lastly...let's try going to Asahikawa-Biei-Furano Me...bangs

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck 🇯🇵𝐇𝐤𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐨 🇯🇵 Review of the cuteness of snow and the cold, continue Take a trip to the next city, Biei-Furano 🌨️🌨️ 🌲 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐢 Stop by on the way to Furano Didn't stay in this city, this city has a very beautiful waterfall There is a Christmas tree There are many check-in points 💙Christmas Tree 💙Seven Star Tree 💙Shirahige Waterfall 💙Shirogane Blue Pond ⛄️ 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 We stayed in this city for 1 night. It's a small city with fluffy snow. The accommodation is very cute and there is a ski slope 💦💦 Including a fairy tale village 💒💒 💙 Ningle Terrace 💙Mangoo Yakiniku 💙Munin Furano Hotel 💙 Furano Ropeway I must say that I love Hokkaido so much ❤️❤️ If I had to choose what I like the most in this city, I would say that I like the accommodation. Munin Furano Hotel is small and cute, but the view is super good.

Ningle Terrace is a small wooden village located in the middle of a pine forest in Furano, Hokkaido. It has a warm and romantic atmosphere, like being transported into a fairy tale world, especially in winter when the village is covered in snow. Each house usually sells cute souvenirs from Furano to visiting tourists. 📍Address: Furano, Hokkaido, Japan 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Travel by private car 🕰️bOpening hours: 14:00-20:00 (Recommended to come when the village is lit up, it will be very beautiful) #WinterAttractions

Winter in Hokkaido is like a romantic ballad that leaves you enchanted. When you step onto this snow-covered land, you'll see powder snow dancing in the air, gently settling on cream-colored houses, as if wrapping the world in a soft blanket. Here, dreamy forest cabins make you feel like you're in a fairy tale, and the adorable penguin walks add endless joy. The world's loneliest Christmas tree stands silently in the snow, telling the unique story of Hokkaido. Every step on the soft snow makes a crunching sound, as if nature is playing a symphony for you. When you look up at the blue sky and then down at everything around you, you'll find that every scene here is as beautiful as a movie, making you sigh: you must visit Hokkaido at least once in your lifetime! —————— ❄️ Recommended activities in Hokkaido during winter: Sapporo 🍫 Shiroi Koibito Park: Visit this fairy-tale-like chocolate factory and taste delicious chocolates. Sapporo Snow Festival: Admire the giant snow sculptures and experience the winter carnival. Otaru Canal: Stroll along the canal, admire the old stone warehouses, and enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Music Box Museum: Choose a beautiful music box as a souvenir of your trip. 🎵 Noboribetsu Hell Valley: Experience the unique geothermal landscape. Noboribetsu Onsen: Soak in the hot springs and enjoy the warmth of winter. ♨️ Furano⛷️ Furano Ski Resort: Ski to your heart's content and enjoy the thrill of speed. Furano Farm: Taste fresh farm produce and enjoy the pastoral scenery. Biei Blue Pond: Admire the blue-green pond and marvel at nature's wonders. Shirogane Onsen: Relax in the hot springs and enjoy a moment of tranquility. —————— 🚗 Recommended itinerary: 💫 Day 1: Cozy home - Tokyo - Sapporo. Private transfer to hotel (local Chinese-speaking driver) 💫 Day 2: Hakodate - Lake Toya - Showa Shinzan 💫 Day 3: Lake Toya - Noboribetsu Hell Valley - Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura - Noboribetsu Bear Park 💫 Day 4: Noboribetsu - Hakodate Mountain Night View - Goryokaku Park - Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse - Hachiman-zaka 💫 Day 5: Otaru 💫 Day 6: Furano Day Trip - Asahiyama Zoo 💫 Day 7: Shiroi Koibito Park - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Sapporo Beer Museum 💫 Day 8: Sapporo - Tokyo - Cozy home (local Chinese-speaking driver) —————— #Japan #JapanTravelGuide #JapanShopping #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTravel #Tokyo #Kyoto

Remember to mark your calendar for the 2025 Hokkaido Snow Lantern Festival. Winter in Hokkaido is truly worth visiting with so many attractions to explore! Here are some must-visit spots: ❄️ Sapporo 1️⃣ Sapporo Snow Festival - The most iconic event in Hokkaido 🕐 February 4-11, 2025 📍 Odori Site (snow sculptures), TSUDOME Site (snow activities & sculptures), Susukino Site (ice sculptures) 2️⃣ Jozankei Snow Lantern Path - A mysterious atmosphere created by hundreds of snow candles 🕐 January 25-February 1, 2025 🎫 Entrance fee: 500 yen/person 📍 Jozankei Shrine 3️⃣ Okurayama Winter Fireworks - A dreamy fireworks show against Sapporo's beautiful night view 🕐 December 7, 2024 🎆 Time: 19:00~ (about 30 minutes) 📍 Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (expected) ❄️ Otaru Otaru Snow Light Path - A winter tradition in Otaru 🕐 February 8-15, 2025 📍 Alongside Otaru Canal ❄️ Chitose Chitose & Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival - An ice sculpture art museum by Lake Shikotsu 🕐 February 1-24, 2025 📍 Shikotsu Lake Onsen, Chitose City ❄️ Hakodate 1️⃣ Goryokaku Star Dream & Lighting Event 🕐 Expected December 2024 to late February 📍 Goryokaku Town, Hakodate City 2️⃣ Hakodate Lighting Event - Exotic light night view 🕐 December 1, 2024-February 28, 2025 📍 Around Motomachi area, Hakodate City ❄️ Asahikawa Asahikawa Winter Festival - Rich snow activities 🕐 February 6-11, 2025 📍 Riverside below Asahibashi, Ishikari River, Asahikawa (snow sculptures & activities), Heiwa Street Shopping Park (ice sculptures) ❄️ Lake Toya 1️⃣ Lake Toya Onsen Winter Fireworks 🕐 February 1-12, 2025, 20:30~ (about 8 minutes) 📍 In front of Lake Toya Steamship Headquarters 2️⃣ Lake Toya Onsen Street Light Tunnel - A charming tunnel of about 400,000 lights 🕐 November 1, 2024-April 27, 2025 📍 Nigiya Square 3️⃣ Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival - Ice sculptures and light show 🕐 January 25-March 9, 2025 🎫 Entrance fee: 1000 yen/person 📍 Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa Town, Kamikawa District 4️⃣ Akan Lake Winter Fireworks - Spectacular fireworks on the frozen lake 🕐 Expected February to mid-March 2025 📍 Akan Lake Onsen 5️⃣ Furano Winter Village - Nighttime ice and snow park 🕐 December 21, 2024-February 28, 2025 📍 New Furano Prince Hotel (next to Ningle Terrace) National Dog Sledding Wakkanai Competition 🕐 February 22-23, 2025 📍 Soyoi, Wakkanai City Memuro Ice Lantern Night - Thousands of colorful ice lanterns for a romantic Valentine's Day 🕐 Expected February 14, 2025 📍 Memuro Park ✅ [Seven-Day Itinerary] D1: Domestic - Sapporo - Asahikawa D2: Asahikawa - Furano - Asahikawa D3: Asahikawa - Sounkyo - Abashiri D4: Abashiri - Shiretoko D5: Shiretoko - Akan Lake D6: Akan Lake - Wetlands - Tokachigawa Onsen D7: Tokachigawa Onsen - Sapporo - Domestic Hokkaido has many attractions, and traveling between cities can be hectic, so consider renting a car for convenience. #JapanTravelGuide #JapanTourism #HokkaidoTravel #SnowFestival #HokkaidoExclusive #Otaru #Sapporo #WinterTravel

Hokkaido is not only famous for its snow, but also for the popular Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa. Here, you can witness the adorable winter penguin walk and the charming polar bears. Save this post for all the information on transportation, activities, tickets, and more! | 🗺️Asahiyama Zoo Guide | Asahiyama Zoo One of the most popular zoos in Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo is home to many animals that thrive in cold climates. Due to its high latitude, the zoo showcases the animals in their most natural habitats. ⏰Opening Hours: ① 9:30-17:15 Summer (April 27 - October 15) ② 9:30-16:30 Late Summer (October 16 - November 3) ③ 10:30-15:30 Winter (November 11 - April 7) 🎫Ticket Prices: ① Adults 1000 yen/person ② Annual Pass 1400 yen/person ③ Free for junior high school students and younger | 🎁Asahiyama Zoo Activities | 🐧Penguin Walk The Penguin House provides detailed information about the growth and habitats of various penguin species. The Penguin Walk starts right outside. 📅Activity Time: 11:00-14:30, twice daily (mid-December to mid-March) 🐻Visit the Polar Bears The Polar Bear House, located near the Penguin House, is also a must-see. You can watch polar bears swim indoors and see them being fed outdoors. ⏰Feeding Time: 13:30 | 🚇Transportation | Getting to Asahiyama Zoo can be a bit complicated, requiring a JR train ride followed by a bus transfer, which takes a considerable amount of time. It is recommended to opt for a chartered car for convenience. Transportation 1⃣️: 🚌JR + Bus Sapporo → Asahikawa Step ①: Take the JR train from "Sapporo Station" to "Asahikawa Station," approximately 1.5 hours, fare 5220 yen/person Step ②: Upon arrival at Asahikawa Station, transfer to bus No. 41 or 47 directly to "Asahiyama Zoo," approximately 1.5 hours, fare 500 yen/person Transportation 2⃣️: 🚗Chartered Car Due to the high number of visitors in winter, it is recommended to use a chartered car for a convenient and flexible trip. | 🚘Recommended Itinerary | Asahikawa and Biei Day Trip 🚩Route: Sapporo → Asahiyama Zoo → Biei Christmas Tree → Shikisai no Oka → Forest Elf Terrace → Return ⏰Duration: 2 hours 📌Tips: The map of Asahiyama Zoo is attached on page 2

Hokkaido’s winter is so beautiful! Southerners have a longing for snow, and they really wish they could spend the whole winter in Hokkaido! In late December of previous years, the snow in Hokkaido arrived as promised, like a paradise for powder snow. With the Ice and Snow Festival, the dazzling night view🌃, and the warm yellow lights shining on the snow-covered streets, Hokkaido in winter is like a love letter💌. 🏨In terms of accommodation, you need to book in advance, because winter is the peak season and the hotel 💴 is on the higher side. A friend from the hotel recommended staying near Odori Station. Sapporo's three subway lines all pass there, so it's very convenient for subsequent trips. 🚇 Use Google Maps to find detailed transportation guides for the subway. Station exits, departure times, and trains are all marked. It is recommended to prepare transfer information. 🚗In terms of itinerary, if you are visiting Otaru and Sapporo, it is very convenient to take JR or subway; if you want to go to Asahikawa Zoo, Biei Aoike, Furano and other places, it is recommended to charter a car. Although JR can get there, the round trip is more time-consuming, and the shuttle bus time is fixed . ⛷️In terms of skiing, Sapporo Ski Resort has a unique forest slide, where you can ski and soak in hot springs, and the transportation is very convenient. The scenery of Furano Ski Resort is also very beautiful. The Niseko Ski Resort is now open and is suitable for experienced skiers and families. The resort facilities are relatively complete, but the price is high. 👔In terms of clothing, hats, scarves🧣, fleece thermal clothes and heating socks should be prepared. The cold of minus ten degrees is really biting, and there is heating indoors. 🥾In terms of shoes, snow shoes should be waterproof, non-slip and warm. You can buy anti-slip mats at FamilyMart and Lawson supermarkets in Sapporo. 💰As for expenses, if you want to live well and have fun in Hokkaido, you have to be prepared to spend. Especially hotels in Niseko are not cheap, and public transportation is not very convenient. 💕Suggested itinerary: Day1: Domestic - Sapporo. Day2: Sapporo - Otaru - Tengu Mountain Cable Car - Otaru Aquarium or Otaru's Dream Blue Light Festival. Day3: Otaru - Enjoy a full day at the powder snow paradise and Niseko Ski Park. Day4: Ski Resort - Hakodate: Kanamori Warehouse - Goryokaku Park - Tropical Botanical Garden - Mount Hakodate. Day5: Hakodate - Hakodate Market - Noboribetsu Hell Valley - Noboribetsu Date Jidai Village. Day6: Return to China 👉👉Tips: During the peak winter season, 💴 will be more expensive. It is recommended that you get a few friends to travel together and rent a car, which is more cost-effective!

Here is a travel guide for Hokkaido: Preparation • Visa and Passport: Ensure your passport is valid and apply for a Japanese visa. • Flights: Choose a flight from your country to Hokkaido and book in advance for better prices. • Hotels: Book accommodation in Hokkaido according to your budget and needs. We recommend booking in advance. • Travel Insurance: Purchase appropriate travel insurance. • Maps and Guides: Get maps and travel guides for Hokkaido to plan your itinerary. • Seasons and Weather: Check the local weather for your travel season and prepare appropriate clothing. Recommended Attractions • Sapporo • Sapporo Park: The largest park in Sapporo with beautiful flower beds and lakes. • Odori Park: A green rest area in downtown Sapporo that hosts the Sapporo Snow Festival. • Former Hokkaido Government Office: A historic building now serving as a history museum. • Otaru • Otaru Canal: One of the most famous attractions in Otaru with beautiful scenery. • Music Box Museum: Near Otaru Canal, showcasing various music boxes. • Furano Ski Resort: Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. • Noboribetsu Onsen: Enjoy relaxing activities such as hot spring baths, saunas, and massages. • Shiroi Koibito Park: Visit the factory and museum to learn about the production process and buy specialty snacks. Recommended Food • Hokkaido Beef Dishes: Try beef dishes such as teppanyaki and hot pot. • Fresh Seafood: Try seafood sashimi, boiled seafood, and more. • Ramen: Try Hokkaido's unique ramen flavors. • Desserts: Such as Shiroi Koibito cookies, milk candy, and more. Transportation Tips • Flights: To travel from your country to Hokkaido, you usually need to fly to Tokyo or Osaka first and then transfer to Hokkaido. You can also choose a direct flight to Sapporo. • Trains: In Sapporo, you can take the subway or bus to various attractions. If you need to travel to other cities or regions, you can choose trains as your transportation. Hokkaido has a well-developed train network, so you can choose the train schedule and tickets that suit your itinerary. Recommended Itinerary • Sapporo: As the gateway to Hokkaido, Sapporo has attractions such as Odori Park and the Sapporo Beer Museum, and is also a great place for shopping and food. • Otaru: Experience the romantic atmosphere with Otaru Canal and the Music Box Museum. • Noboribetsu: Enjoy Noboribetsu Onsen and experience the natural wonders of Hell Valley. • Furano: Visit lavender fields in summer and go skiing in winter. We hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Hokkaido!

#VisitHokkaido 🌈Ningle Terrace, a small and lovely village in the middle of the forest. The atmosphere is very good. It is a small wooden cottage with a triangular gable shape and a bridge connecting them. The snowy side is even more beautiful with the brown wooden cottage contrasting with the white snow. It is free to visit here. Inside, there are handmade products and handicrafts for sale. It will definitely appeal to photography lovers. 🍀Open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:45 PM (free admission) 📍Location: Ningle Terrace, Furano, Hokkaido, Japan #FollowTheLifeOfLittleGirls #100TravelTips #LifeWithTripReviews #VisitJapan

There are relatively few dinner options in Furano, so we saw a highly rated hot pot restaurant on Google Maps and decided to eat there! Who knew this place is so delicious🤍 It has 2 floors and is a family run hot pot restaurant. We arrived at the restaurant around 5 o'clock and asked about the earliest dining time. Fortunately, I asked early and made an appointment. Otherwise, if the store is full, we won’t allow walk-in customers! We ordered one beef, one pig and one lamb. Its soup base is very light, focusing on the original flavor of the ingredients. Of the three types of meat, my favorite is pork 😋 Hokkaido pork tastes very refreshing and a little sweet, very delicious 🤍 Their vegetables are also amazing! I recommend everyone to not miss this hot pot restaurant in Furano👍🏼 しゃぶしゃぶ处 Sen Cheng 📍Address: 〒076-0026 １−19 Asahi-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido 🕰️Opening hours: 17:00-21:30 💰Average consumption per person: ¥3000 #SeptemberDestinations2024 #Hokkaido #Furano

I'd like to go to Furano in the best season of summer! I've been thinking about it for a long time, so I went on a trip there this year. It takes about 2:30 hours by car from New Chitose Airport. Each site is huge and it takes time to move around, so it's important to plan your trip with plenty of time. Furano is full of tourists in the best season, and it's hard to park your car in the parking lot, but the beauty and splendor make up for that. It seems like a good idea to stay in the Furano area for two nights and go to popular tourist spots early in the morning! Recommended tourist spots 📍Farm Tomita It's a very famous tourist spot, but it's still a wonderful place that I'm glad I went to. 📍Blue Pond It's been very crowded in recent years. It's a very beautiful place with sparkling light. 📍Shikisai no Oka A popular tourist spot visited by many tourists! It's very crowded, but I highly recommend getting on a cart to go to the flower fields! #Japan Travel Memories #Hokkaido Trip #Furano Sightseeing #100 Travel Styles

Hokkaido Furano 'Ningle Terrace' is located right in front of the New Furano Prince Hotel. It features numerous specialty craft shops, hands-on workshops, and cafes. If you're driving, don't worry. The hotel has a large parking lot that's free of charge. Walking along the wooden path, you'll pass by 15 small cabins, each with a unique decorative theme. The path also has wooden steps and long benches where you can sit and rest during your stroll. 📍Address: Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido 🕰️Business Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:45 PM ※Business hours from July to August are from 10:00 AM, and closing time varies depending on the weather conditions each day. ※In winter, the evening illumination starts around 4 or 5 PM.

#JapanTravel #HokkaidoTravel #HokkaidoTravel #HokkaidoRestaurant #RestaurantExploration 🍈 A unique rest area recommendation where you can taste Hokkaido's nature and ingredients while viewing the vast plains 🌟 📍Memories of Furano (Omoideno Furano): 3435 Nishi 9 Senkita, Kamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0509 Japan 🧡 On the first floor, there is a large space where you can buy rest shops, duty-free shops, and Hokkaido specialties, and on the second floor, you can taste Hokkaido's soup curry. We introduce 'Memories of Furano' located in Furano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido! You can enjoy your meal while viewing the vast and peaceful natural scenery of Hokkaido through the glass windows! You can also try Yubari Melon for dessert, so I highly recommend you try it! 💚

#globaltravel Forest Fairy Terrace is a forest market in the New Furano Prince Hotel Build wooden houses one after another in the forest surrounded by trees Have a spiritual and mysterious feeling There are different scenery all year round Come and feel the charm of the forest Walking into the forest and following the wooden trail, you will pass different cabins. It contains specialty handicraft shops, handicraft experience workshops and coffee shops. Walking in the forest is filled with a little bit of fairy tale atmosphere The air in the forest is very fresh and comfortable You can also sit down and rest during the walk Feel the silence in the forest Ningle Terrace 076-8511 Inside the New Furano Prince Hotel, Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido, Japan Business hours: 12:00-20:45 #HOkkaido #Japan

The Forest Fairy Terrace in Furano, Hokkaido, is a small craft village with fairy-tale scenery, located within the New Furano Prince Hotel. There are about 15 cabins here, each selling different local crafts from Furano. As you walk along the forest trail, you will find unique items that can only be bought here, such as wood carvings and handmade leather inspired by the nature of Furano. Visiting in the early evening during autumn, with a light drizzle, makes the Forest Fairy Terrace even more magical. The dim lights of the cabins add a special ambiance. You can also visit the souvenir area of the Prince Hotel to collect souvenirs from all over Hokkaido, making it a one-stop shopping experience.

The Forest Fairy Terrace in Furano, Hokkaido, is located next to the New Furano Prince Hotel! This is a small craft village with a fairytale-like scenery, 15 small wooden houses, selling different kinds of Furano handicrafts, and a coffee shop! Although the area is not large, you can walk along the forest trail, slow down your pace, gradually get away from the hustle and bustle, enjoy the sounds of the forest, feel relaxed, and feel that the cabin and the forest are integrated into one! It is said that the scenery here is very different in each season, each with its own characteristics. I really want to come here again in winter! Suggestion: Since it is in the forest area, there are many mosquitoes, so you must take anti-mosquito measures when you come here in the summer! #AdventurousTraveler #Hokkaido #JapanTravel #Furano

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of breathtaking views in the cool early summer! At the Picnic Garden inside the New Furano Prince Hotel, you can enjoy 747 umbrellas spread across the lawn☂️ The colorful umbrellas sparkling against the blue sky are cool and summery✨ In addition to umbrellas, there are also chairs, so you can take your own photos📸 The New Furano Prince Hotel is also famous for the Ningle Terrace, where the lodge is located. It is beautiful when lit up at night, but the bright atmosphere during the day was also wonderful✨ #domestictrip #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism

Hotel & Condominium Ichihana is a great choice for those visiting Furano. With a modern atmosphere created by a winery, you can fully enjoy the great nature of Furano. The first thing you'll notice when you enter the hotel is the wine tasting 🍷 Indulge in the winery's unique services! There's also a large public bath, perfect for relaxing your tired body after a day of sightseeing 🛁 For breakfast, you can enjoy a variety of Hokkaido ingredients, starting with a milk tasting 🩷 The hotel is conveniently located about 20 minutes by car from Farm Tomita ✨

#GlobalTravel The Forest Elf Terrace is a wooden trail next to the Furano Prince Hotel. There are a total of fifteen wooden cabins on the trail, each with its own characteristics. There are some handicraft shops, handmade experience shops and coffee shops. The most attractive thing about the Elf Terrace is that in winter, the cabins stand in the forest, and the thick snow covers the wooden cabins, as if entering a fairy tale world. After turning on the lights at night, the warm yellow lights light up the entire forest, full of atmosphere✨ But unfortunately, the transportation to the Forest Terrace is not very convenient. It is recommended that you can go with a group~ #Japan #Hokkaido #Furano #Forest Elf Terrace

For those who are planning to travel and are looking for a place to stay, we recommend this. We guarantee you won't be disappointed. This is another place we really want to recommend because it is close to popular tourist attractions. It's only a 2-minute drive away. It's super close. This place is a house. There aren't many rooms. The rooms are small and compact. They have shared bathrooms. This place is very comfortable. The owner takes care of it himself. Staying here feels like staying at home. We went during the winter. There were 3 of us. The room had 3 single beds. We got the price around 5,000+ (including breakfast). We really like this place. It's easy to travel to. The view and atmosphere are very good. The photos are very beautiful. Especially when it's snowing, it's very beautiful. I have to tell you to book!! 🏠 5,000+ /3 people 🚗 There is parking. Check-in from 12:00 - 20:30 Check-out before 12:00 📍Pension Gooseberry #tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี #hokkaido #โรงแรมสะอาดดี #furanohokkaido #Accommodation near Ningle Terrace #Japanese accommodation #Japanese style accommodation