17.7.12

Furano Bellybutton Festival

July 28 & 29 2012

The 44th Furano Bellybutton Festival will be held in Furano Town.

Here are the details:

Taiwanese: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes(CH).pdf
Chinese: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes(CH02).pdf
English: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes.(EN).pdf
Korean: http://www.furanotourism.com/english/Furano_Heso_Fes(KO).pdf

If you would like to join the dance parade,
please come to our information office next to JR Furano Station from 2:30 pm on the day.

Here is the detailed costs of participations:

http://www.furanotourism.com/english/festivals.htm

We will show you the way to the reception desk of the organiser.
The costume hire is available for the first 50 participants each day.



Enjoy the summer festival in Furano!

15.7.12

Lavender flowers in bloom!

Here is the link to the famous Farm Tomita's flower fields today:

http://www.farm-tomita.co.jp/jp/see/flowering/index.html

[1] IRODORI Field
[2] Traditional Lavender Field
[3] HANABITO Field

Today is the middle day of the three-day weekend.
Tomorrow is Umi no Hi (Marine Day) national holiday.

It must be the busiest but perfect Sunday of the year in Furano today.

Please enjoy beautiful flowers and this good weather.

11.7.12

Furano Loop Bus "Kururu-Go" Runs in Town Until Aug 15 2012

 
For just 1000 yen for a 2 day pass, this service offers an unlimited ride in order to visit Furano’s most popular sightseeing spots.


You will receive special deals from supporting companies such as shops, restaurants etc, when you show your Kururu Pass.

This is a simple, flexible and inexpensive way to find out more about Furano and it’s wonderful attractions.

10.7.12

Fireworks Display schedule around Furano Area

Jul 22 Sun 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Kamifurano
Jul 28 Sat 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm Nakafurano
Jul 29 Sun 8:00 pm - 8:40 pm Minamifurano


You can view the fireworks by taking a day trip to each one by train from Furano.


Here is the train schedule:

About Minamifurano:
The last train from JR Higashi Shikagoe Station (Lake Kanayama in Minamifurano) leaves at 9:41 pm,
arriving at JR Furano Station at 10:29 pm.