National Parks

Mt. Ashibetsu Dake
1726.5m

Trekking to Mt. Ashibetsu Dake begins at Taiyo no Sato Park in Yamabe. There are two routes, Kyu-dou and Shin-dou. Shin-dou takes you 4hrs and 20min.to climb up and 3hrs to walk down. Both routes are suitable for intermediate climbers. Please try Kyu-dou and tell us how long it took.

Mt.Furano-Nishidake
1331.1m

There are two routes, Kyu-dou and Furano Ski Hill Course. Kyu-do takes 3 and a half hours (3 hrs down) and starts from the small Hahako-do Shrine near Goryou Line Gosen bus stop. Furano Ski Hill Course takes you 3 and half hours (2 and half hours down) and overlooks the Furano Basin and Mt. Tokachidake.

Mt. Furanodake and Genshigahara Wetlands
1912.1m

You can climb up Mt. Furano dake enjoying trekking through spectacular scenery.

Genshigahara Wetlands has two routes the 5hrs and 20min. (3hrs and 50min. down) and the Taki /Waterfall Course a 4 and a half hour trekking Rinkan /Forest Course.

Mt.Tokachidake
2077m

The trekking starting point for Mt. Tokachi dake is located 1270m above sea level from the top of the road beside the Ryounkaku Onsen. The conditions at the top of the mountain can tend to be unpredictable and harsh. Please prepare proper gear. This course starts from the Tokachidake Onsen area.

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Shinei hill observatory park
Biei

This park is located in the middle point between the outside of town and Takushinkan (the Photo Art Gallery) and there are trails to enjoy strolling in this park on rental bikes or by foot. The sunset views from here are renowned as being one of the best in Japan.

North Western hill observatory park
Biei

This observatory park has 5 ha. of lavender fields, sunflowers, poppies, cosmoses, and purple salvias. There are beautifully picturesque views of the rolling hill country as well as the Taisetsu mountain range which can be seen from the point of the pyramid shaped observatory. The Tourist Information Center is set in the Northern Hill Observatory park where they also sell some souvenirs. This facility was opened by the Kitadai area Agricultural Environmental Development Project in 1995.

Senbo Pass
Kami Furano

Senbo Pass is located 400m above the sea level which gives you a breathtaking view of the Furano Basin, the Tokachi Mountain Range and the rolling hills of this beautiful rural district.

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Torinuma Park
Furano

The precious Torinuma Spring Park is surrounded by various kinds of trees, plans, insects, birds and fish. Free boat rides available. You simply take the boat from where the previous guest left it and can row your way around the crystal clear lake.

Hart hill park observatory
Furano

Large rest and car parking area with panoramic views of downtown Furano and Mt. Ashibetsudake.

Asahigaoka Park
Furano

Asahigaoka park has a nick name “Namako Yama, Sea Cucumber Mountain”. Here you can enjoy viewing 3000 cherry blossoms bloom in mid May. The views of downtown Furano and Mt. Tokachidake are also picturesque.

Lavender Fields in Highland Furano
Shimano Shita, Furano

Highland Furano Hot Spring provides not only a spa but lavender fields, reasonable accommodation, restaurants and BBQs. There is a beautiful forest with a path to wander about. The falling autumn leaves are always popular here.

Yamabe Nature Park “Taiyo-no-Sato”
Yamabe, Furano

Located at the base of Mt. Ashibetsu dake ‘Taiyo-no-Sato’ features a camping site, tennis court, putt-putt golf course and moderate accommodation. There are two trekking courses in the forest and lavender fields here.