Furano
Japan · HokkaidoJP
City in Hokkaido, Japan
Furano is a city in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan, located in the southern reaches of Kamikawa Subprefecture, under whose jurisdiction it resides. Well known throughout Japan as a tourist destination, it is famous for its lavender fields, the television drama Kita no Kuni kara, and the Furano Ski Resort, which hosted the Snowboarding World Cup in recent years. As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 22,715 and a density of 38 persons per km2. The total area is 600.97 km2 (232.04 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,259
- Coordinates
- 43.350, 142.383
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Furano
Furano is the kind of compact town you find in Hokkaido, Japan. Its resident count stands at approximately 24,259. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, sports and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Furano
Nature in Furano
(6)The nature shortlist for Furano: Countryside, Lakes, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. Everything listed here comes from what Furano is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Furano
(5)The sports shortlist for Furano: Golf, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Furano is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Furano
(4)Water Sports in Furano covers Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Furano.
Wellness in Furano
(2)Furano records Farms and Ranches under wellness. All of it is drawn from Furano's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Furano
(1)Our data lists Off Road Trails as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Furano.
More to do in Furano
(1)Furano's other activities entries include Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Furano is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Furano
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Furano are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Hokkaido. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Furano that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Furano known for?
- Furano, in Hokkaido, Japan, is best known for nature, sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 24,259 residents.
- What can you do in Furano?
- Recorded activities in Furano include Countryside, Lakes, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Furano?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Furano located?
- Furano is located in Hokkaido, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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