Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 159.86JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
JUL - AUG
Lavender fields in full bloom create picturesque landscapes.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
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Furano at a glance
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What to know before visiting Furano
What Furano is known for
Furano is best known for outdoor pursuits and organised Tours, with the data showing Tours as the top booking category followed by Outdoor & sports activities. Klook booking data shows a strong seasonal rhythm: winter months draw the biggest crowds while summer is much quieter. If you’re deciding when to visit, the key choice is between winter’s lively atmosphere and summer’s peaceful pace — choose peak-season atmosphere or quieter summer days. All figures referenced here come from Klook booking data.
When to visit Furano through the year
Winter is the busiest time: Klook booking data marks January and February as the peak months, while July is the quietest month. Prices follow their own cycle: typical prices are lowest in July at AUD 55 and reach their highest typical paid on Klook in February at AUD 78, with several months in winter and early spring showing higher medians. For lower prices and smaller crowds aim for July or late summer; for the full winter atmosphere visit in January or February when demand is highest.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | AUD 61 |
| February | Peak demand | AUD 78 |
| March | Quieter than usual | AUD 75 |
| April | Very quiet | AUD 57 |
| May | Very quiet | AUD 70 |
| June | Very quiet | AUD 75 |
| July | Very quiet | AUD 55 |
| August | Very quiet | AUD 61 |
| September | About average | AUD 70 |
| October | About average | AUD 66 |
| November | Busier than usual | AUD 64 |
| December | Peak demand | AUD 76 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most travellers book ahead: Klook booking data shows Australians typically lock experiences in about 13 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around six weeks out. That means you can be reasonably flexible if you book a week or two before travel, but it pays to finalise bookings earlier for January and February when demand peaks. If you want to avoid crowds and score lower typical prices, target July; if you want winter events and full atmosphere, aim for January–February. Book experiences on Klook to secure dates and keep plans flexible.
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Top Activities and Tours
- 1 Furano Ski Resort - Sapporo/New Chitose Airport Shuttle Bus
- 2 Rhythm Japan Furano Ski/Snowboard Gear & Wear Rental
- 3 Furano & Biei Blue Pond & Shikisai no Oka One-Day Tour | Departing from Sapporo
- 4 Ohashi Cherry Farm Admission + Fruit Picking in Furano Ashibetsu
- 5 Furano & Biei Lavender Day Tour with Lunch (From Sapporo)
- 6 Furano Ski Resort Chinese Ski & Snowboard Lesson
- 7 Winter Limited Hokkaido Romantic Illumination Day Tour | Christmas Tree - Shirogane Blue Pond Night Illumination - Ningle Terrace - Shikisai-no-Oka (Optional Snowmobile Experience) | Departing from Sapporo
- 8 Furano Ski Holiday 2-5 Days | Departing from Sapporo
- 9 Hokkaido: Romantic Furano Lavender Field Day Trip | Hizeno-Oka Park / Farm Tomita / Shikisai-no-oka + Shirogane Blue Pond + Biei Farm | Departure from Sapporo
- 10 Illumination Tour: Furano Elf Terrace, Biei Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Day Trip
- 11 Asahiyama Zoo & Otokoyama Sake Park Full-Day Tour
- 12 Hokkaido Popular Photo Spot Day Trip: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Instagram-Famous Tree, Shirasu Waterfall, Forest Elf Terrace (Departing from Sapporo, Multi-language Options Available)
- 13 Yunomoto Onsen Ryokan in Hokkaido
- 14 (Hokkaido Winter Illumination) Blue Pond Illumination & Ningle Terrace & Shirahige Waterfall & Shikisai no Oka & Biei Christmas Tree One-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)
- 15 Late Departure | Forest Elf Terrace Illumination, Biei Blue Pond, Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka 1-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)
- 16 Hokkaido Winter Full-Day Tour | Penguin Walk, Platinum Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departure from Sapporo, Chinese and English Tour Guide
- 17 Furano Private Ski/Snowboard Lesson 2 Hours
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Shin Furano Prince Hotel
- 2 Fenix West
- 3 La Vista Furano Hills Hot Springs
- 4 Kaku Place by H2 Life
- 5 Tsuru Apartments
- 6 Nozo Hotel
- 7 Snowball Hostel
- 8 Winery Hotel & Condominium HITOHANA
- 9 Hotel Naturwald Furano
- 10 Furano Fresh Powder Apartments and Chalet
- 11 Nordic House
- 12 THE SHELBOURNE FURANO
- 13 THE SHIMMER FURANO
