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AIR FURANO
Hotel in Furano
Located in Furano, 1.6 miles from Furano Station, AIR FURANO has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
E
Euan
From
ChinaAbsolutely everything was perfect. The loveliest hosts, Rika and Gareth, who were supportive, personable and friendly throughout. The food was absolutely delicious! We even shared an amazing Christmas dinner together with the hosts and other guests. The location and facilities were perfect. The hosts are by far the warmest, most supportive and caring hosts we have ever experienced and they will do absolutely everything to ensure that their guests are comfortable, happy and instantly feel at home. Whether that be helping with organization and logistics, helping with travel drops, huge efforts to provide the best service: genuine smiles and conversations and sincere interest in you as visitors to their home. Do not hesitate to stay at this accomodation- you will not regret it! Until next time 😃
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
$109.06
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Hanafuji Inn
Hotel in Furano
Located in Furano, 4.9 miles from Furano Station, Hotel Hanafuji Inn has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
S
Sally
From
AustraliaThis was the best accommodation among my 7 bookings. Hanafuji has fantastic standards coupled with friendliness and cosyness of a homestay. Breakfast was homemade by hosts - soft bread, excellent coffee machine, yummy milk pudding, delicious salad. We had a great time chatting with the hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 749 reviews
Price from
$132.21
1 night, 2 adults
Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA
Hotel in Furano
Located in Furano, 1.8 miles from Furano Station, Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
A
Alice
From
MacauThe excellent breakfast with the milk tasting options, pudding tasting options, and variety of food for a small space…amazing chef. The room was comfortable and bright. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
Price from
$158.85
1 night, 2 adults
ANSHINDO
Hotel in Kamikawa
Providing free WiFi, ANSHINDO offers rooms in Kamikawa, 29 miles from Asahikawa Yojo Station and 30 miles from Kaguraoka Park.
A
Alexander
From
United StatesIt was a quiet location, yet walking access to several excellent dinner options. The Japanese bagel breakfast in the cafe downstairs was good and convenient. Easy place to recharge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
$98.84
1 night, 2 adults
Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v
Hotel in Biei
Located in Biei, 20 miles from Furano Station, Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$223.35
1 night, 2 adults
9 C Hotel Asahikawa - Vacation STAY 58441v
Hotel in Asahikawa
Located within 29 miles of Azumamachi Hall and a 18-minute walk of Asahikawa Yojo Station, 9 C Hotel Asahikawa - Vacation STAY 58441v provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$59.56
1 night, 2 adults
RONENAI BASE
Hotel in Biei
Located in Biei, 27 miles from Furano Station, RONENAI BASE has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.
J
JESSICA
From
United StatesLiterally the most comfortable, quiet, amazing place I've ever stayed!!!! When we arrived we were asked what time to prepare our daily private sauna and we opted for after dinner. We then sat down to a multi-course incredibly cooked Japanese dinner filled with vegetables, meat, and fish, and it was truly so delicious and included in our stay! We then went to the sauna which was so spacious and beautiful, wood burning, and smelled so nice with the wood paneling. There was a private plunge pool and warm bath as well as a shower to use privately during our hour long sauna session. Also, the toilets are "shared" but there were 3 or 4 so it did not feel that way and they were SO CLEAN and in private, single rooms. We then went to our room which was HUGE. Easily the biggest room I stayed in while in Japan. The beds were extremely comfortable, there was heat and AC, and tons of closet space as well as a desk and enough space to do yoga. The room was also so quiet and lovely. Breakfast was another huge highlight of the day with both American and Japanese style home cooked meals! The location was perfect. We went to Daisetsuzan national park, nearby Biei and Furano/Kamifurano, and Asahikawa. The area is surrounded by beautiful farmlands and we went on a jog in the morning on day which was beautiful. In the evenings we sat in the main living/dining room area and they always played fun/soft music and had a wood burning fire going. They also had a full bar you could choose from and our evenings were so relaxing and perfect. Then we would do it all over again! Lastly and most importantly, the hosts were SO kind, hospitable, and warm. They poured their entire lives into this place, it's only 2 years old, and they designed and built it themselves. You can tell how much love went into it. They're both incredible skiiers and surfers and just want everyone who stays there to have the best time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
$176.63
1 night, 2 adults
HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa
Hotel in Asahikawa
HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa is offering accommodations in Asahikawa. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
F
Francis
From
PhilippinesAccomodating staff, accessibility, nice room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,131 reviews
Price from
$58.91
1 night, 2 adults
La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring
Hotel in Furano
Located within 3.6 miles of Windy Garden and 7.2 miles of Furano Golf Course, La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring has rooms in Furano.
E
Edgar
From
JapanHonestly, everything. This was the best experience in the whole hokkaido trip, it could only lose to the onsen part of noboribetsu manseikaku. Everything else is just top notch - the location, staff, people, services, view, restaraunts, entertaiment. Everything.
Floor with baths is heaven-like. Check it all out yourself, i wont spoil you the fun.
Thank you very much for having us, it was truly a pleasure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,338 reviews
Price from
$84.24
1 night, 2 adults
OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts
Hotel in Asahikawa
OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts is located in Asahikawa, within 29 miles of Azumamachi Hall and 1.5 miles of Ayako Miura Literature Museum.
c
chayanin
From
ThailandVery good breakfast and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
Price from
$80.48
1 night, 2 adults
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Douhoku's best hotels with breakfast
Morinoyu Hotel Hanakagura
Hotel in Asahikawa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Located in Asahikawa, within 11 miles of Asahikawa Yojo Station and 11 miles of Kaguraoka Park, Morinoyu Hotel Hanakagura has accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as...
From $192.54 per night
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minamifurano
Hotel in Minamifurano
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
Located in Minamifurano, within 24 miles of Furano Station and 25 miles of Windy Garden, Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minamifurano provides accommodations with a terrace as well as free private...
From $178.61 per night
Hotel Munin Furano
Hotel in Furano
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Located in Furano, 1.7 miles from Furano Station, Hotel Munin Furano has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
From $205.38 per night
CHALET BURLAP FURANUI
Hotel in Furano
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Located in Furano, 1.8 miles from Furano Station, CHALET BURLAP FURANUI provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and ski-to-door access.
From $244.13 per night
9 C Hotel Asahikawa
Hotel in Asahikawa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Located in Asahikawa and with Azumamachi Hall reachable within 29 miles, 9 C Hotel Asahikawa has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
From $74.45 per night
A-GATE HOTEL 旭川 -Asahikawa-
Hotel in Asahikawa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Located in Asahikawa, 2.7 miles from Ayako Miura Literature Museum, A-GATE HOTEL 旭川 -Asahikawa- provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
From $123.23 per night
Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae
Hotel in Asahikawa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Just a 3-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, Hotel Route Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae offers accommodations with private parking on site. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
From $109.75 per night
Hotel Taisetsu Onsen&Canyon Resort
Hotel in Kamikawa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Guests at Hotel Taisetsu Onsen&Canyon Resort can enjoy indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths and request for relaxing massages. Some hot-spring baths are available 24/7.
From $247.10 per night
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THE STAY WAKKANAI
Hotel in Wakkanai
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews
THE STAY WAKKANAI is offering accommodations in Wakkanai. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
From $51.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,654 reviews
Featuring a bar, Premier Hotel -CABIN- Asahikawa is located in Asahikawa in the Hokkaido region, 30 miles from Azumamachi Hall and a 17-minute walk from Tokiwa Park.
From $105.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews
Located within 30 miles of Azumamachi Hall and a 16-minute walk of Tokiwa Park, Tabist ASAHIKAWA STATION HOTEL provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Asahikawa.
From $61.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews
Tabist Diversity Hotel Sin Tokiwa Asahikawa is located in Asahikawa, within 2.3 miles of Kaguraoka Park and 1.2 miles of Sutaruhin Stadium.
From $67.39 per night
Hotel New White House
Hotel in Rumoi
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Hotel New White House is located in Rumoi, 24 miles from Ofuyumisaki Ganseki Park and 24 miles from Cape Ofuyu Observation Tower.
From $53.91 per night
Hotel Trend Asahikawa
Hotel in Asahikawa
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Hotel Trend Asahikawa is located in Asahikawa, within 22 miles of Azumamachi Hall and 4.5 miles of Asahikawa Yojo Station. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a shared lounge and a restaurant.
From $75.73 per night
Tabist THE GREEN ASAHIKAWA
Hotel in Asahikawa
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews
Featuring 2-star accommodations, Tabist THE GREEN ASAHIKAWA is located in Asahikawa, 30 miles from Azumamachi Hall and a 11-minute walk from Tokiwa Park.
From $48.01 per night
Hotel Mystays Nayoro
Hotel in Nayoro
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Hotel Mystays Nayoro is located in Nayoro, 18 miles from Bifuka Sturgeon Museum. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
From $188.82 per night
Hotels in Douhoku you can book without a credit card
AIR FURANO
Hotel in Furano
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Located in Furano, 1.6 miles from Furano Station, AIR FURANO has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
From $306.72 per night
Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA
Hotel in Furano
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
Located in Furano, 1.8 miles from Furano Station, Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
From $451.83 per night
ANSHINDO
Hotel in Kamikawa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Providing free WiFi, ANSHINDO offers rooms in Kamikawa, 29 miles from Asahikawa Yojo Station and 30 miles from Kaguraoka Park.
From $119.38 per night
Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v
Hotel in Biei
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Located in Biei, 20 miles from Furano Station, Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
RONENAI BASE
Hotel in Biei
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Located in Biei, 27 miles from Furano Station, RONENAI BASE has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.
From $176.63 per night
OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts
Hotel in Asahikawa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts is located in Asahikawa, within 29 miles of Azumamachi Hall and 1.5 miles of Ayako Miura Literature Museum.
From $201.91 per night
Y's Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae
Hotel in Asahikawa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews
Located 30 miles from Azumamachi Hall, Y's Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae offers 3-star accommodations in Asahikawa and has a restaurant.
Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa
Hotel in Asahikawa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews
Located within 29 miles of Azumamachi Hall and a 19-minute walk of Ayako Miura Literature Museum, Hotel WBF Grande Asahikawa has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Asahikawa.
From $288.81 per night
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From $247.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
We loved everything about this hotel. The food was delicious, the room and view were amazing, the amenities were incredible, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We didn't use most of it but there were so many toiletries provided in our room. One of our kids was sad and cried a lot during our stay but everyone was patient and friendly. I also appreciated how accessible it was. There were hardly any steps into the room, which made it easy for the wheelchair user in our family. (For other wheelchair users: there were however a few steps to get in and out of the public bath that make it less accessible than the rest of the hotel. There were chairs in the public bath for people who can't sit on stools).
We stayed two nights and wished we could stay longer and explore more of the surrounding area.
Guest review by
LizUnited States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
The hotel is wonderfully convenient, just one block from the b i e i train station. The rooms are wonderfully large and spacious, and come with all the amenities like refrigerator, hot water heater, very good AC, and bilingual Japanese NHK news. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. The breakfast is very good, with scrambled eggs, chicken, potato croquettes, salmon, good coffee and orange juice, Etc and the excellent b i e i travel information office is right around the corner, and can help with day trips. The room had the best lighting of any hotel I have had this trip.
Guest review by
DanielUnited States
From $168.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
The room is great. The buffet style dinner is supurb lots of variety japanese cooked food, sushi sasimi, western, and also include grill Taraba crab. The alcohol bar is also great lots of choices. The breakfast is in the same room and quite great still lots of choices. You can make your own "Kizeki Don".
Guest review by
WisitThailand
From $242.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Really nice and traditional ryokan, in one of the most beautiful parks in Hokkaido!
Staff was absolutely amazing, helpful, and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable!
Rooms are big and very spacious, and the onsen is very nice aswell.
Also had a nice lounge with free snacks and drinks!
Guest review by
OmriIsrael
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
A really nice hotel with Professional, and friendly staff. Everything was super clean, tidy, and easy to find. The room was perfect; no smoke smell, everything in the room worked well, and no issues from start to finish. Would definitely recommend and would be a return guest :-)
Guest review by
RockyUnited States
From $132.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Nice large Western style room. Beautiful view of the mountains to the East. Several Onsen pools in the men/women facilities which rotate daily. Good variety at breakfast. Large parking lot. Friendly staff. Comfortable and firm beds.
Guest review by
ThomasUnited States
From $396.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
The room was great, the spacious living room with smart TV was amazing surprise and helped pass the downtime between hiking. The buffet, while rather modest, was very good and each dish was delicious.
Guest review by
Amir TadmorIsrael
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,280 reviews
New and stylish
Nice layout of room - the table facing the window during winter makes the stay cozy
Superb location - attached to the mall
Though there is no tub, there is a public bath for guests
Guest review by
JewellynPhilippines
From $225.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
The location is superb. The buffet dinner is super delicious. The ryokan also provide free shuttle bus to Blue Ponds in the evening in winter time.
Guest review by
OngardThailand
From $230.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
The dinner was absolutely amazing and way too much food for anyone but a sumo wrestler to eat. Very high quality it was great.
Guest review by
MichaelUnited States
From $210.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Beautiful hotel, good buffet with good view,
but no heating system on toilet seat in-room
Guest review by
KrittanonThailand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Staff was incredible, restaurant was awesome for lunch and dinner, onson was fantastic.
Guest review by
DavidUnited States
From $310.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
location is great, service is top notch, buffet is highly recommended.
Guest review by
CanHong Kong
From $90.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Great Onsen, nice room, Excellent dinner and breakfast buffet
Guest review by
VidyaThailand
From $94.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
All the hotel staff are friendly and always smiling for us.
Guest review by
KojiCanada
From $199.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
very good in everything, location, staff, facility, food .
Guest review by
May H.Thailand
From $642.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews
All hotel staffs are nice, helpful and have service mind.
Guest review by
ChanyanuchThailand
From $201.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
Very good breakfast and helpful staff
Guest review by
chayaninThailand
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We loved Asahikawa, a very fun little city with a huge...
We loved Asahikawa, a very fun little city with a huge variety of bars and restaurants, easy access to local ski resorts, lots to see and do, and just a really fun, friendly vibe. Was a nice change after the hectic pace of Niseko. We will return next year and give ourselves a bit more time to have a really good look around (could do with 7 nights - our stay was 4 nights). Enjoyed the bonus of the winter festival being on during our stay, with spectacular ice sculptures the whole length of the main street, plus a big festival zone with activities, a huge ice stage, and dozens of food vans. We will be back for sure.
Guest review by
NicholasAustralia
10
It was unexpectedly great!
It was unexpectedly great! It was a quaint little town with lots of restaurants and little shops to explore. If you have a car, you can travel beyond the 5 km range for more touristy spots, but just having a bike means you can already explore a cheese factory, go up the cable car, a nearby winery, a horse riding school and a couple of flower farms. So, it's a great place for people who cannot get hold of a rental car.
It's accessible via the JR line from the New Chitose Airport, which makes this place a good stopping point for a bit of nature and culture. I stayed for 2 nights, and could have stayed longer while enjoying the changing season.
Guest review by
RachelJapan
10
Biei was central for where we wanted to go - cycling to see...
Biei was central for where we wanted to go - cycling to see autumn leaves, Mt Asahidake Ropeway and Shirogane Blue Pond.
One, there are a few bicycle rental shops in close proximity (all are similarly priced). Unless you are young and fit and ambitious, you will NOT be able to pedal the power-assisted bicycle to ALL the recommended places. We set aside 4 hours to comfortably visit 4 places. (Please set to the lowest assist mode if you want the battery to last for 4 hours).
Two, the drive up to Mt Asahidake was magical as it started to snow. We were hoping it will not snow too heavily for the drive down. The snow was too blinding for even a short hike. (The forecast was accurate).
Three, if one has the time, one should visit Shirogane Blue Pond in the daytime and night time. We arrived (5 pm) just as the last tourist bus was leaving. Twenty minutes are ample for a few rounds of the night lighting.
Guest review by
Huey KiamSingapore
8.0
I went to Wakkanai for two purposes.
I went to Wakkanai for two purposes. I wanted to see Cape Soya - the northernmost point in Japan. I ended up taking a taxi to get there which wasn't cheap. I also wanted to ride the train the entire length of Hokkaido and Wakkanai was the starting point.
Unfortunately Wakkanai seems to be an economically depressed town.
Guest review by
BenjaminUnited States
10
I stayed in Sounkyo from 8-11th March 2024.
I stayed in Sounkyo from 8-11th March 2024. Sounkyo is a very picturesque small town. There are Sika deer that come into the town center to eat! The Sounkyo Gorge is impressive with mount Kurodake toweing over the Gorge.
Take the Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway and on a good day you can see a 360 degree panorama of the Daisetuzan mountain range.
There is a very good Visitors Center in Sounkyo with very friendly and helpful staff. One of the staff took me on a walk through the deep new powder snow which had fallen the night before. The lady took me just because she loved that area and was pleased I was interested in finding walks to explore.
I would love to come here again in the summer and Autumn to see the changing seasons.
Guest review by
NeilThailand
10
We were there on 3rd week of Sep 2023 but somehow perhaps...
We were there on 3rd week of Sep 2023 but somehow perhaps due to climate change, the autumn leaves didn’t feature . So I would recommend 1st week of October to visit. Regardless the Asahidake Ropeway did offer great views and the Sugatame Pond trap walk was most enjoyable with good views.
Guest review by
GraceSingapore
10
We like the log home which is very cosy and spacious.
We like the log home which is very cosy and spacious. Our kids are very enjoy the snow outside the house. We skipped one itiernary to stay more hours there. We would like to come back here again soon. We cooked dinner and breakfast which everyone are so happy. Hope to stay more nights!!!
Guest review by
JJThailand
10
Loved the smaller village vibe.
Loved the smaller village vibe. As my second trip to japan i was intentionally trying to escape the tourist areas and english speakers / english content.
Finally found it in Asahikawa. It's the size of city where you still have services not the best and presence of other languages really starts to fall off.
The ice festival was clearly the main attraction here and i mis timed my stay not staying over the weekend when it really kicks off.
The zoo is the other main attraction with very little english content and a fun penguin walk, though i had a very busy crowd when i went.
There are a lot of museums though none, that interested me but it's not my cup of tea. So to each their own.
The commercial street had tons of decoration for the festival which was super fun as well as an ice sculpting competition which i also missed 😅.
Transport is well supplied in terms of access. Being a smaller town though, schedules start to be important to plan. You might get more chances around rush hour but outside of that you may end up waiting an hour if you miss that bus / train.
I was only there a couple of days, but loved the vibe and ambiance. Much less touristy, less to do obviously, more rural and much closer to japanese culture.
I crossed a fox, proof wildlife still exists in this town. Hopefully this doesn't frighten anyone, we live in a world with wildlife. Nothing made me happier than seeing this in the evening with beautiful fluffy falling snow. For me it's right up there as a highlight of my trip, right next to Niseko United for less than 20% of the price.
Guest review by
NicholasCanada
10
We've been twice to Furano.
We've been twice to Furano. It's a wonderfully friendly and relaxed resort. While it's not large by European or American standards, it features fabulously dry powder snow, and great restaurant options at the foot of the slopes and in the adjacent town. The fact that it is small also makes it easy to meet up with friends.
Guest review by
StephenAustralia
8.0
Travel books and blogs talk of Biei's famous Blue Pond,...
Travel books and blogs talk of Biei's famous Blue Pond, Shiragano Waterfalls, Takushinkan, various famous trees and observatories. But Biei is much more than that. It is a perfect scenic, serene getaway from busy city life. You don't actually need to plan and follow your itinerary to the point. Just roam around, whether on bicycles or in a rented car. Soak in the brisk air. Fumble into random cafes and restaurants. Biei is just so humble and modest, and yet very satisfying.
Guest review by
TaeksoonSouth Korea
