We have uploaded three “Nakafu Persons” to introduce locals’ voices whose voices are from in the tourism industry or doing related to the tourism. Hopefully, you will get insights about Nakafurano from their interviews as future reference of visitation and/or living in town.

https://nakafukanko.com/en/person

Nakafurano Tourism Associtaion will promote town’s big event Lavender Festival (7/14/2018) and other information at Sapporo underground pass in May 20 (sun) and 21 (mon) between 11:00~16:30. We will distribute pamphlets and sell lavender and other products on site. In addition, those who participate in our survey may receive a little gift! (limited only first 100 participants). Please come to check out our booth if you are around the city. *Our booth is at the “Ikoino kukan” in between Sapporo Subway St. and Odori St., in the middle of the pass but a little bit closer to Sapporo Subway Station.

[List of Nakafurano’s event in April ~ September]
https://nakafukanko.com/en/news/news-846

If you are looking for enjoying nice autumn day in Nakafurano, why not join the bicycle event? This event is suited for all ages, all levels and from single to family attendants.

Nakafurano Cycling 2018

As of April 27th, JR Hokkaido has released this summer’s schedule for Norokko Train and good deal to travel with train, Hokkaido Rail Pass. Please jump to the link below for more information.

http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/ticket/railpass/index.html

If you plan to use MOL on May 26 or 28, Town of Nakafurano will provide you a game with prizes and booth to sell local items. Below is the URL (in JPN). Contact MOL or us for details.

https://www.sunflower.co.jp/information/event/20180425a.html

We would like to introduce you information about 2 new places: family-friendly cafe and bakery/B&B. Please check out below!

Cafe Tekuri
https://nakafukanko.com/en/spot/spot-907

Bakery Cafe & B&B Kazedokei
https://nakafukanko.com/en/spot/spot-764

「Ramen Juasa」 has changed their opening hours as below.

11：00～14：00　→　10：30～14：00

Ramen Juasa

Hokusei Ski Area completes this year’s operation today (3/9/2018). Due to the low pressure and heavy rain fall, the condition of ski slope is not suitable for skiing safely. Thank you for using Hokusei Ski Area and see you next year!

From March 1st, 2018, the schedule of Hokusei Ski Area changes like below.

3/1(Thu) 16:00~20:10
3/2(Fri) Close
3/3(Sat) 9:00~20:10
3/4(Sun) 9:00~16:00
3/5(Mon) Close
3/6(Tue) 16:00~20:10
3/7(Wed) Close
3/8(Thu) 16:00~20:10
3/9(Fri) Close
3/10(Sat) 9:00~20:10
3/11(Sun) 9:00~16:00, Last Day of the Season!

The list below is the current event schedule on the first half of 2018. The event dates may be changed or cancelled without prior notice. Please follow our website or Facebook for updated information.

○May 6 (Sun)
「Spring Tea Ceremony」by Omote-Senke Tea Room Chacha

○May 20~21
Town Promotion @Sapporo Underground Walkway

○May 26&28
Town Promotion on the ferry@MOL Ferry Co., Ltd.

○May 28 (Mon)
Town Promotion @JR Omiya St.

○Mid June
Food Education Class by Kitano Curry Kobo Kirara

○June 23 (Sat)
Town Lavender Park Chair Lift, Souvenir Shop, JR Nakafurano St. Information Counter Opening

○June 30 (Sat)
14th Nakafurano Summer Snow Festival by Nakafurano YEG

○July 1 (Sun) 
Nishinaka Summer Bread Festival

○July 1~31
Shared-Taxi Operation(JR Nakafurano St.~Farm Tomita~Town Lavender Park, circling every 20min)

○July 8 (Sun)
Polar Bear Jamboree (Music) by Country Polar Bear

○Mid July
Lavender Wedding Memorial Photo by I WISH (Takada)

○July 14 (Sat)
38th Nakafurano Lavender Festival & Fireworks

○July 27 (Fri)
Beer n BBQ Party at Lavender Park @Town Lavender Park

○August 11(Sat)
Summer Festival at Furano La Terre
　　　by Spa & Hotel Resport Furano La Terre

○August 15 (Wed), 16 (Thu), 20 (Mon)
Children Bon Dance Festival

○August 20 (Mon)
Group Cos-play Bon Dance Prize Competition

○August 31 (Fri)
Last Operation Day for Chair Lift and Souvenir Shop

○September 9 (Sun)
JR Nakafurano St. Information Counter Close

○Mid September
Food Education Class by Kitano Curry Kobo Kirara

○September 24 (Mon) 
3rd Nakafurano Cycling (pottering)