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Furano and Biei

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Furano (富良野) and Biei (美瑛) are towns in the center of Hokkaido, known for their pleasant and picturesque rural landscapes. The best time to visit is July, when the lavender fields are in bloom. During winter, Furano turns into a popular downhill and cross country skiing resort.

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Attractions

Furano and Biei

1 Furano Flower Fields

The region's top attraction outside of winter.
User rating: 89/100 (135 votes)
Visited by: 308 users

2 Biei

Town surrounded by a pleasant hilly landscape.
User rating: 87/100 (117 votes)
Visited by: 270 users

3 Furano Ski Area

One of Hokkaido's best ski resorts.
User rating: 83/100 (35 votes)
Visited by: 87 users

4 Cheese Factory

Furano is known for its farm products.
User rating: 74/100 (44 votes)
Visited by: 109 users

5 Furano Winery

Winery on a hill above Furano Town.
User rating: 71/100 (41 votes)
Visited by: 101 users

6 Blue Pond

A naturally blue colored pond outside of Biei.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 17 users

Side Trips from Furano and Biei

1 Daisetsuzan

Hokkaido's largest and wildest national park.
User rating: 84/100 (86 votes)
Visited by: 211 users

2 Asahikawa

City in central Hokkaido famous for its zoo.
User rating: 76/100 (106 votes)
Visited by: 310 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Furano and Biei.

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User Ratings

Ratings for Furano:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 206 users):	86/100	recommended

Best rated destinations (out of 148):

21. Rishiri and Rebun 88/100

22. Yamanouchi 88/100

23. Shimokita Hanto 88/100

24. Naoshima 87/100

25. Takayama 87/100

26. Furano 86/100

27. Kurokawa Onsen 86/100

28. Nagasaki 86/100

29. Fuji Five Lakes 86/100

30. Yoshino 86/100

Most visited destinations (out of 160):

37. Kawagoe 578

38. Mount Koya 549

39. Karuizawa 543

40. Dazaifu 540

41. Matsushima 537

42. Furano 525

43. Takamatsu 485

44. Shirakawa-go 484

45. Matsuyama 483

46. Aomori 425

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Japanese Links

Furano City
Official website.

Biei Town
Official website.

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News and Reports

	September 15, 2011 Furano in September by schauwecker
	Furano Lavender in full bloom July 14 - Report from the lavender fields of Furano.

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