Vineyards & Flower Fields
Furano is perhaps best known in the summer for it's endless fields of flowers, there are many colours and varieties but the lavender fields are perhaps the most stunning.
Vineyards - Furano has been producing wine since 1972 and has become Japan's number one growing region. There are a number of vineyards located along the valley which offer tasting, tours, meals and of course their wine to buy.
Hiking
Whether you want to hike up stunning mountain ranges or take leisurely strolls along peaceful rivers and lakes, Furano and the Daisetsuzan national park has it all.
Cycling
Road Biking - Hokkaido is a world class destination for road biking and endurance training. The tarmac is smooth and the landscape stunning. Hokkaido has milder summers than Honshu and it is rarely too hot to cycle.
Leisure Cycling - If road biking is not your thing, take out one of the Yukari Cabins bikes for a cruise around Furano & the flower fields. Furano City is located on the flat valley floor making it perfect for exploring at a leisurely pace.
Rafting & Kayaking
The Sorachi river which runs through Furano offers excellent rafting and kayaking from April until October
Flora & Fauna
Furano and the nearby national parks are blessed with a huge diversity of trees, plants, flowers and wildlife.
Animals which can be seen include flying squirrels (momonga) which live on site at Yukari Cabins, deer (shika), raccoons (tanuki), stoats & weasels, various reptiles, amphibians and if you are really lucky, you may see bears in the Daisetsuzan national park.
For bird lovers, the forest are teeming with a wide variety of owls and woodpeckers, white tailed eagles can also be see soaring around the peaks above Furano.
Relax
What better way to soothe tired muscles after a days hiking, rafting or cycling than a soak in an onsen. There are even wild (i.e. free) onsens to be found up in the Tokachi-range just a 45 minute drive from Furano. The following facilities are available within a short drive of Yukari Cabins.
Shin Furano Prince Hotel - 5 minute drive
Highland Furano - 15 minute drive
Furano La Terre - 25 minute drive
Hakuginso Onsen (pictured) - 45 minute drive
