Activities Kumano Kodo-The “Way of St. James” of Japan Alena Eckelmann The paths lead to a shrine in Wakayama Prefecture's Kumano area.
Culture Hokkai Belly Button Festival 2026 Jul 28th - Jul 29th The Hokkai Belly Button Festival takes its unusual name from Furano's location at the geographical center of Hokkaido, often referred to as the "navel"
Food Wine House Mandy Bartok Get your cheese fix at Furano's Wine House, where the specialty is fondues made from locally made cheese and the views of Daisetsuzan National Park are
14 Biei: Majestic Hills in Hokkaido Takako Sakamoto I used to visit Furano and Biei in summer, but since the number of tourists... in Furano has been growing each year, I only visit Biei in recent years
7 Culture Zerubu Hill Mandy Bartok Lavender is the name of the game in the Furano area every July, but the
11 Shopping Ningle Terrace Valerie Kor The romantic Ningle Terrace in Furano, Hokkaido looks best at night. Its cottage shops sell delicate hand-crafted items.
Activities Sandantaki in Central Hokkaido Dan Traylor a rather beautiful one — on a larger driving tour that could include Furano... We were making our way to Furano and Biei from Sapporo for some summer
12 Culture Hongu Town Virginia Gonzalez Hongu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture that is famous for its World Heritage Sites: the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and the Kumano River.