Due to the current weather condition, JR Furano Line will be closed whole day; however, Furano Bus, as of 9:00AM local time, is in operation. Please check their websites for the schedule.

JR Hokkaido

Furano Bus

Stay home !

Refrain from nonessential outings !!

Keep a social distance when you go out !!!

Hopefully we will meet you again soon

with a smile and peaceful heart…

～For further information about COVID-19 in Hokkaido～

http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ss/tsk/promo/coronavirus.htm

http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ss/tsk/COVID-19/coronavirus_200501_en.pdf

http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hf/kth/kak/kinkixyuuzitai0417new.pdf

http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/kz/kkd/coronavirusinfo_tourism.htm

Our gallery is going to provide the free-of-use nature photos for nature lovers. Please read the instructions in advance and enjoy Nakafurano Nature photos! We will update more soon!

Jump to “Nakafurano Gallery”

Nakafurano Tourism Association would like to share the Japan National Tourism Organization’s (JNTO) information with you. They operate 24/7 hotline for foreign visitors. Please follow the links below to learn more about it.

Jump to “Japan Visitor Hotline” page

If you need medical attention, then go to the link below to find and make a reservation at hospital.

 Jump to “Find Your Doctor” page 

The government of Hokkaido announced that there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 from Nakafurano residents (2 teenagers). Those patients are currently recovering from the symptoms after being hospitalized. The town of Nakafurano has established the infectious disease control HQ and been continuing to gather the right information and take counter measures against the current situation. Please refer to the web page for more information.

Jump to Nakafurano Town’s HP (ENG)

Please keep updated with our announcement given by the local government and take personal level of measures against infectious diseases.

[Event Cancelled]
・Flea market event on 2/22

・Hokusei Ski Area, the end of this season

Due to the lack of snow, we have found some spots on the ground without snow. We will temporarily close the ski slope until the slope is covered with enough snow and announce its re-opening information here. Sorry for your inconvenience. 

Hokusei Ski Area will announce that the night hour opens 2/8.

Due to the lack of snow, the night ski will delay its opening. Please follow our “News” to update opening information.

Hokusei Ski Area is preparing to open its slope on Tuesday, January 28th. The night ski will be on Saturday, February 1st.

Jump to “Hokusei Ski Area” page!

Nakafurano Tourism Association official website now added a link to “FIND YOUR DOCTOR” website on top page. Please use this link to find a medical facility locally in case of urgent medical services.

Jump to “FIND YOUR DOCTOR” website 

If you look for more than skiing and snowboarding, joining local events is one of the best options.

“Popura Farm’s the 2nd Snow Sculpture Contest”
2/15 10:30~13:00 @Poplar Farm
Jump to the link “Popura Farm”

“Musubi Mark Vol.1”
2/22 11:00~16:30 @musuhi.535
Jump to the link “Musubi Market Vol.1”

Happy New year from Nakafurano Tourism Association! On be half of all staff members, we wait you to come to Nakafurano this year for the first time or the repeated times!

About the title, we operate Hokusei ski area as the lavender sight spot during the summer high season. Please read the following link (our official Instagram page) and understand that the sight spots in Hokkaido, where the nature is near to daily life, are maintained by locals very carefully. With or without snow, the agricultural fields suppose to be kept off. We need all members of locals and visitors alike cooperation to keep the sight clean and beautiful!

Lavender beneath the snow (Instagram official site)