Furano is the principal resort in this collection of powder skiing and snowboarding meccas and its main Kitanomine Gondola lift is just a 3 minutes walk away from Furano Villa. All other resorts in the Powder Belt, Kamui, Tomamu, Sahoro, Kurodake and Mt. Asahi (Asahidake), Hokkaido's highest peak, are situated within 90 minutes driving radius of Furano. Some of the best lift-access and backcountry terrain in Japan can be enjoyed from these locations. Round-trip public bus services operate on certain days.

Hokkaido's largest national park, known locally as 'kamui mintara' or 'playground of the gods', is bigger than some prefectures in Japan and its expansive forests and rugged mountain peaks can be reached within around an hour's drive of Furano Villa. In any season of the year, this is an exhilarating and picturesque destination. The Park's volcanic mountain range, including its highest peak, Asahidake, with its steaming fumaroles, is home to some of the most spectacular walking trails and backcountry skiing in the world.

The trails of Mt Furano Nishidake can be accessed immediately above Furano Villa and offer outstanding panoramic views, plus a taste of the terrain found in the deeper mountains of our local region. One of these is Mt Tokachidake, a dominant feature of Furano's mountain horizon: its walking and skiing trails are world renown. You can also explore its famous onsens, including its unique 'Wild Onsen' (bathing suits allowed!).

These famous names denote some of the most stunning rural countryside in Japan, all situated in easy driving distance from Furano Villa. Exploring these areas will take you to some of Japan's best food destinations, farm attractions and photographic locations. You'll also find many rustic bakeries dotted around this region, turning Hokkaido wheat into delectable treats. The famous Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls are located in this area, as is the expansive ‘Shikisai no Oka’ flower farm; all are must-see destinations.

Our region is famous for its off-the-beaten-path atmosphere, and there is no better way to experience this than up close on a road bike. Follow any of the many recommended day trip itineraries from Furano of varying difficulty and duration. Our region's quiet country roads are well-sealed and have wide shoulders to accommodate the snow in winter. These attributes make for perfect summer road cycling conditions. Guided and self-directed bike tours are available; so too is bike hire, including by the hour.

Furano's low humidity climate and clean mountain air makes it the ideal destination to enjoy a variety of classic Hokkaido outdoor pursuits. You can fly high above it all in a hot air balloon or motor-paraglider, or keep your feet on the ground and try milking a cow, petting alpacas, picking cherries, strawberries or melons, or harvesting rice! You can fish or raft on Furano's Sorachi River, or play a round or two of golf on courses that range in standard up to Arnold Palmer designed championship level. Other unique local pursuits include winter dogsledding, snowmobiling, speed-riding and snow-shoeing. Access to all is easy from Furano Villa!