We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your warm understanding and generous support for tourism in Nakafurano throughout the past year.
In the year ahead, we will continue working closely with local businesses to provide even more memorable and enriching experiences for everyone who visits our town.

This coming summer, the new “Nakafurano Tourist Information Center – Ekimae BASE33” is scheduled to open.
It will serve as a welcoming hub where both residents and visitors can easily stop by, receive tourist information, and discover the many charms of Nakafurano.
We will continue enhancing our services so that this facility becomes a place that truly connects people with the spirit of our town.

We hope that your time in the rich natural surroundings of Nakafurano will bring warmth and joy to your heart.
All of us at the association will continue striving to make your visit a delightful one.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support in the coming year.

New Year’s Day, 2026
Nakafurano Tourism Association

Thank you very much for visiting our website throughout the year and for your warm support of local tourism.

Our facility will be open until December 30, and operations will resume on January 6 in the new year.

In addition, a new tourism hub,
“Nakafurano Tourist Information Center – Ekimae BASE33 –”
is scheduled to open next summer in front of Nakafurano Station.
We are preparing this new space to provide even more convenient and engaging information for visitors and the local community.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again in the coming year.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year!

Staff

Due to rain like yesterday, the sightseeing lift will be closed from 13:00 (08/08). Thank you for your understanding.

由於下雨，觀光纜車今日（８月８日）將全天停駛。感謝您的理解與配合。

Due to rain, the sightseeing lift will be closed all day today (０８/０７). Thank you for your understanding.

由於下雨，觀光纜車今日（８月７日）將全天停駛。感謝您的理解與配合。

Beat the summer heat and enjoy a festive evening at the Nakafurano Summer Evening Festival!

We’ll have food stalls, fun activities for families, and traditional Bon dancing once the sun goes down—accompanied by a refreshing evening breeze.

Feel free to wear a yukata (summer kimono) and join the celebration.
*We do not offer rental yukatas.

We look forward to welcoming you!

📅 Date & Time
Friday, August 15
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Food stalls open from 4:00 PM
Kids’ Bon Dance starts at 6:30 PM

📍 Location
Nakafurano Flower Park
2-1 Miyamachi, Nakafurano Town, Sorachi District

🎉 Highlights
Food stalls, Bon dance

During the three-day holiday in July, when lavender fields are at their peak, National Route 237—particularly the section from Furano City to Asahikawa City—experiences heavy congestion due to a mix of sightseeing vehicles heading mainly to FARM TOMITA, other lavender gardens and other general traffic.

To alleviate traffic congestion in Nakafurano Town, including along National Route 237, the following measures will be implemented:

• Park & Ride System: Local commercial facility parking lots will be designated as Park & Ride locations. From these lots, visitors can take free shuttle buses or switch to rental bicycles to reach nearby tourist destinations.
• Temporary Lane Expansion: The number of lanes heading toward Asahikawa will be temporarily increased to two, allowing for the separation of sightseeing traffic from general traffic.

We appreciate your cooperation and encourage you to use these services to enjoy a smoother and more pleasant lavender sightseeing experience.

Thank you for your continued support of our ski area.

After careful consideration, we have decided not to open this season due to insufficient snowfall. Additionally, the lack of snow cover could significantly impact the lavender growing beneath.

We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to skiing and appreciate your understanding of this decision made with future environmental preservation in mind.

We look forward to welcoming you in a better environment next season.

Date: January 24

Due to the insufficient snow, we regret to inform you that the Hokusei Ski Resort will postpone its opening. The opening date is currently undecided. We appreciate your understanding.

However, the “Snow Play Area” located at the base of the slope remains open for sleding and tubing. You may rent sme of the play equipments at the Hokusei Rest House. So please enjoy it safely and avoid any injuries.

Hokuseiyama Lavender Field and Ski Area

As of January 15, 2025, Hokusei Ski Area is not operating due to lack of snow.
Due to the lack of safety measures by the unimproved slopes and the negative impact on the lavender fields under the snow, we  would kindly ask you to refrain from skiing and snowboarding.
We apologize you for any inconvenience , but please refer to the “Notice” page on our website or contact us for information on Hokusei Ski Area operations. （0167-39-3033.)
Thank you very much for your cooperation.

The operation of the Hokuseiyama single chair-lift for the year of 2024 has ended on Sunday, August 18th.

However, the breathtaking views from the Hokusei Mountain Observatory continue!

In autumn, the entire town of Nakafurano is surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage. As winter approaches, the distant Tokachi Mountain Range becomes the first to be blanketed in snow, creating a picturesque snow-covered landscape.

The Hokusei Mountain Observatory is open year-round, 24 hours a day, free of charge. There is a walking trail to the summit. Some part of the mountain slope is steep and so please be careful when you take a hike to the top.

The reasons to visit include the sunrise, especially the sea of clouds, panoramic views of the town, and the dynamic scenery of Tokachi Mountain Range.

The lift operation is scheduled to resume in late June next year during the lavender season. We look forward to welcoming you at any time, eagerly awaiting next year’s lift operations!

Thank you for using our “Hokuseiyama Chair Lift.”

Due to the bad weather, we close the operation today, July 29th. We are sorry for your inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Hopefully, we will wait and see you at our Hokuseiyama lavender Field soon!

Sincerely,

Nakafurano Tourism Association

Thank you for using our “Hokuseiyama Chair Lift.”

Due to the bad weather, we close the operation today, July 6th. We are sorry for your inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Hopefully, we will wait and see you at our Hokuseiyama lavender Field soon!

Sincerely,

Nakafurano Tourism Association