What's New in Furano?

27.5.12

Furano Arts and Craft Market 2012

More than 100 artists and craftsmen will gather for this art & craft event.

This is a 2 day market for artists and shops based in Hokkaido.

Date: June 23(Sat), 24(Sun) 2012

Time: From 10 am to 5 pm

Place: Furano Lifelong Learning Centre

Entrance fee: Free

They sell fancy goods, furniture, clothes, pottery, glassware, accessories, etc.

Workshops for making candles, woodwork, etc will be available for children and adults.

There will be food stalls for coffee, sweets, curry, etc.

Local farm products will be sold.

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22.5.12

Free Cembalo (Harpsichord) Recital

A café & gallery “Akanara” will open on May 27 2012 at the former “Kitadokei” which was used for TV shootings.

This café is a log cabin with a cosy atmosphere located next to Asahigaoka park in Kitanomine.

There will be a free cembalo Recital by Miyuki Akera (明楽みゆき) to celebrate the opening day.

Café & Gallery Open: May 27 (Sun) 10.00 am

Free recital: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Opening hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Closed: Wednesdays

Menu: coffee and other drinks

19.5.12

Illuminated garden at the New Furano Prince Hotel

You can enjoy a fantastic “Night Garden” and the stars while breathing fresh air from the mountain.

Lit up nightly until 8.30 pm from June 16 to Sept 30.

Opening hours: 8.00 am – 8.30 pm (Last entrance at 8.00 pm)

Entrance fee: 500 yen

*After 7.15 pm, is the best time to enjoy the “Night Garden” because of the sunset time.

17.5.12

Felt mobile (Kinetic art) making class in Furano by “Chokkura Tabi” – Special Local Tour

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This studio stands on the same premises as the Furano-no-Garasuya-san.

Inside there are lots of cute small articles made of felt!

You can now make a mobile of glass and felt. This is a good activity for both children and adults.

You can take the work home with you.

There are various colours of felt available for an extra fee.

Instructor: Chikako YAMAGUCHI

Place: Furano-no-Feltya-san 2-5-3 Kita Oonuma

Time: ① 10:00 am – 11:30 am ②2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, May 1 – Sept 28

Fee: 3,150 yen (children 3,150 yen) including class fee and materials

Application deadline: a day before the desired lesson day

Precondition for joining: over primary school children (Please inquire about under primary school children)

Closed: from time to time

Enquiry: Furano Tourism Association

Tel: +81-167-22- 5777 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Fax: +81-167-23-5014

inquiry@furanotourism.com

Glass clock making class in Furano by “Chokkura Tabi” – Special Local Tour

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There is a glass workshop amid fields about 7-8 minutes by car from the JR Furano station.

How about making an original glass clock as reminder of your stay whilst breathing the fresh air in Furano?

It will take about 2 weeks to finish the work.

Delivery service is available for an extra fee.

You can upgrade the clock according to its size or design.

Instructor: Kazuki YAMAGUCHI

Place: Furano-no-Garasuya-san 2-5-3 Kita Oonuma

Time: ① 10:00 am – 11:30 am ②2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, May 1 – Sept 30

Fee: 3,675 yen (children 3,675 yen) including class fee and materials