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Adventure in Hokkaido
Below you can browse some of our favorite activities.
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Yuto Hirasawa
Yuto is an award-winning Japanese photographer who offers guided photo tours in and around Biei, Hokkaido.
Goto Sumio Museum
The museum began as the studio of the famous Japanese painter Sumio Goto, who was attracted to the harsh nature of Hokkaido and set up his studio in Kamifurano at the foot of Mt. Tokachi. Bonus for the excellent restaurant that uses local Furano ingredients.
Alpine Backcountry Guides
40+ years of experience guiding in the central Hokkaido backcountry. The team at Alpine Backcountry Guides specialises in catering to all levels of backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Furano, Tomamu, Tokachi and other Bonchi powder areas.
Sportopia
English language ski and snowboard lessons and a solid selection of rentals. Located at the base of the Kitanomine Gondola in Furano.
Takushinkan
Takushinkan is a famous photo gallery by Shinzo Maeda, a well-respected landscape photographer whose photos put Biei on the map as one of the best sightseeing spots in Hokkaido back in the 1970s.
Freewheeling Furano Tours
“We have done several events with Brad. Whether it be biking, hiking or kayaking, Brad brings an amazing amount of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to everything that we did. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone interested in experiencing all the outdoor wonders that Japan has to offer.” - Jim Small, Boy Scout leader ★★★★★
La Terre Onsen
This onsen is located in the La Terre hotel near Kamifurano, but it’s also open for visitors not staying at the hotel.
BieiGuide Snowshoe Tours
Guided snowshoe tours with Biei's favourite guide - Tomi - a Hokkaido native who loves sharing his favourite places.
Rhythm Japan
The Furano branch of Japan's premier ski, snowboard, and bicycle rental. They know their stuff and have the widest selection of adventure gear available in the area.
Highland Furano
The local Furano onsen for the locals. Ask about the dinner + onsen special for the best way to end a busy day. Located 10-minutes from downtown Furano.
Ryounkaku Onsen
The hardest to reach and also the most charming, Ryounkaku, near the summit of Mt. Tokachi, offers lodging, food, and views of the Tokachi Volcano.
Shimogoryo Base
Backcountry Tours for the advanced skier: Telemarking guru Andy offers local access to Furano's best powder routes.
Hakuginso Onsen
The most famous, and rightly so, onsen in the area, located beneath Mt. Tokachi. Go early or go late to skip the crowds. They also have a co-ed section for couples with a bathing suit. The area is also a starting point for popular summer hikes and winter backcountry trails.Furano International Snowsports
Furano's premier ski and snowboard school, with lessons in English. Located in the top floor of the Kitanomine Gondola.
Furano City Museum
A hidden gem for a short visit in Furano. Rotating art exhibits and worthwhile displays that show the history of people's life in Furano. Located in the old high school in Yamabe at Yamabe higashi 21 sen 12 banchi, Furano-shi.
Ashibetsu Starlight Hotel
Our favourite all-day onsen with coworking area, cafe, and library. Plus, it's the onsen used by the Nippon-Ham Fighters, so the spring water must have some magical properties. Located in Ashibetsu, approximately 30 minutes from Furano.
Bicycle Japan
Go at your own pace on your Hokkaido bike adventure with Cycle Japan's self-guided tours. Asahikawa, Biei, Furano, Tomamu and other destinations available.
Yumoto Shirogane Onsen Hotel
Near the picturesque Shirogane Bridge above the blue Biei River, this spa offers stunning outdoor pools with views of the river and waterfall.
BieiGuide Bicycle Tours
Biei's #1 bicycle tour with our favorite guide, Tomi. English and Japanese tours available.
