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

Thank you for using our “Hokuseiyama Chair Lift.”

Due to the bad weather, we close the operation today, June 24th. 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

Hokusei Ski Area will be temporarily closed due to the maintenance from 9:00~11:00 today, Tuesday, January 16th. We will re-open the slope as soon as the maintenance is done. 

Also, we will start night-time ski from Wednesday January 17th. The opening schedule will be every Wednesday and Saturday from 16:00 to 20:30 (last call 20:10).  

Thank you for your cooperation!

Nakafurano Tourism Association
Hokusei Ski Area Staff

Thank you for visiting our website!

During the New Year holiday, our office will be closed from Saturday, December 30th to Monday, January 8th. We will reopen on January 9, 2024 at 9:00 am.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we will respond to your inquiries in the order of being received.

Wishing you a great year in 2024!

Thank you for visiting our website!

We announce that our town’s ski resort, Hokusei Ski Area, plans to open to skiers and snowboarders free of charge in the 2023-2024 season. However, due to insufficient snow on the slopes, we are not yet sure when it will open. Please check our website for further notices.

Note: This ski lift is for skiers and snowboarders only. People without these equipment cannot ride.

感謝您光臨我們的網站！

我們宣布，本鎮的滑雪場「北星滑雪區」計劃在2023-2024賽季免費開放給滑雪者和滑雪板者。然而，由於坡道上雪量不足，我們目前還不確定何時開放。請查閱我們的網站以獲取進一步的通知。

注意：這座滑雪單椅升降機僅供滑雪者和滑雪板者使用。沒有這些裝備的人不能乘坐。

Due to the bad  weather, JR Hokkaido cancelled some schedules of Furano-Asahikawa Line. Please take a look at the JR Hokkaido website for more details.

由於惡劣嘅天氣，JR北海道取消咗富良野-旭川線嘅朝班。請睇JR北海道網站嚟睇多啲詳情。

https://www3.jrhokkaido.co.jp/webunkou/senku.html?id=17

The Hokuseiyama single-chair lift closed this season’s operation on Sunday, August 20th. We welcomed visitors from all over the world more than last year!

We will re-open in the end of June next year. Please mark your schedule and come back here again to Nakafurano!

Nishinaka Chokubaihonpo, the sweets and vegetable market run by local farmers, will hold a thanksgiving event for the customers on August 26th and 27th.

For those two days, the most sweets items will be discounted as well as locally produced vegetables. There are some food trucks, accesory making craft workshop for kids, toy capsul lottery and kids band performance to entertain visitors.

If you would like to have a taste of local event, please join theirs on this weekend!

LOCATION HERE

Today’s Hokuseiyama chair lift operation was canceled due to the bad weather. We will open tomorrow at 9 am. Thank you for your understanding.

Nakafurano Tourism Association will hold an event “Nakafurano Bon Dance Festival” on Saturday, August 19th.

This annual event will take place at Nakafurano Flower Park from 16:00 for opening a few concession stands followed by the dance festival from 18:30. Please bring your friends and family to join our traditional local festival if you stay near by.

*Children will receive a small snack for the participation.

「なかふらの納涼まつり」