Furano in winter is full of attractions! The fantastic world of snow and ice at Ningle Terrace and Furano Kankanmura

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Ningle Terrace at night Photo courtesy of New Furano Prince Hotel

Romantic Shopping Area in the Forest and Events to Color Furano's Winter

Furano, located in the center of Hokkaido, is famous for its lavender fields in summer, the Hokkai Navel Festival, and the TV drama "Kita no Kuni Kara". Furano in winter is covered in soft snow. We would like to introduce a popular sightseeing spot, Ningle Terrace, a romantic shopping area in the forest, located at the New Furano Prince Hotel, and Furano Kankan-mura, a long-running event that brings color to Furano's winter season!

A fairytale-like forest, a fantastic world of log houses

Forest fairies may be hiding in the forest?

Ningle Terrace is located in a fairy-tale-like forest. Ninguru" refers to the "wise men of the forest," about 15 cm tall, who live in the forests of Hokkaido and appear in the works of screenwriter Satoshi Kuramoto. Walking along the forest boardwalk, it seems as if little fairies might appear at any moment.

Each log house in the forest is a store of handmade original works. Candles, paper crafts, wool works of cute little birds, snowflake accessories made of silver, small leather goods, wooden ornaments, etc., are all available only here, using nature as a motif! Why don't you take a walk and look at them slowly? You may find your favorite piece.

Go to the back of the building and you will find the coffee shop "Mori no Toki" (Clock in the Forest)! We recommend tasting delicious coffee at this popular coffee shop that appeared in the drama "Gentle Time. The Ningle Terrace, lit by warm lights in the snow, is a world of fantasy.
Log house store lured by snow and lights Photo courtesy of New Furano Prince Hotel
New Furano Prince Hotel "Ningle Terrace" official website is here

A winter festival of snow and ice! Welcome to Furano Kankanmura, a winter festival of snow and ice!

Period: December 21, 2024 (Sat) - February 28, 2025 (Fri)

Next to Ningle Terrace, in the area of the New Furano Prince Hotel, "Furano Kankanmura" opened on Saturday, December 21! The festival is held every year from late December to late February of the following year. The village is illuminated by 60,000 colorful lights, and there are many popular spots for snow globes and photo opportunities! Why don't you enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of snow and ice on a winter night in Furano and leave your own wonderful picture?
A world of snow and ice decorated with lights Photo courtesy of Furano Tourist Association

Snow tubing with a total length of approximately 200 meters! A fun activity that can be enjoyed even at night!

Snow tubing," a popular activity at Furano Jankanmura, is a 200-meter-long slide! Under the shining illuminated archway, you can slide through the snow. Adults and children alike will enjoy playing in the snow with all their might! To protect yourself from the cold, you will need a windproof down jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, ear protection, disposable body warmers, etc.

Enjoy playing in the snow and touring around the area at Furano Joyous Cold Village, which appears only on winter nights! The world of illuminated white snow is beautiful, and the "snow dome" made entirely of snow and ice, snow rafting, and other activities are available only during this season to enjoy Furano's real winter season. Why not enjoy night activities on Furano's silky powder snow?
Popular tube slide Photo courtesy of Furano Tourism Association

A unique outdoor experience in Hokkaido

Snow activities include outdoor experience menus such as dog sledding. Dog sledding is an experience that is rarely available in Hokkaido.
After enjoying the snowy scenery and snow activities, we recommend a relaxing soak in the hot spring at the New Furano Prince Hotel.
Dog sledding experience typical of Hokkaido Photo courtesy of Furano Tourism Association

FURANO bonchi powder Furano's finest powder snow

The world's best snow quality, created by the basin climate FURANO bonchi powder

Furano in winter is full of activities to enjoy the snow! Why not enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Furano Ski Resort, which is located right next to Furano Shansan Village and Ningle Terrace? Furano Ski Resort is famous for its excellent powder snow, which is called "Furano bonchi powder," a world-renowned quality of snow produced in the Furano Basin. Many skiers from overseas come to enjoy the world-class snow quality. Lift fees are waived for elementary school students and younger, making it a great place for children to try skiing for the first time this winter.

Why don't you come to Furano this winter, enjoy the snowy scenery and snow activities to the fullest, and create many wonderful memories?
Ningle Terrace surrounded by snow and warm lights Photo courtesy of New Furano Prince Hotel

More Information

●Ningle Terrace
Admission: Free
Winter hours: 12:00 - 20:45 (varies depending on weather and season)
Closed: Varies by store
*Please note that some stores may be closed irregularly, and some may not be open at all.

● Furano Kankanmura (Kankan Village)
Dates: Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Hours: 16:00 - 20:00 (last admission 19:30)
Fee Admission fee 300 yen, free for elementary school students and younger (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) *Admission fee includes one snow tubing experience. Outdoor experience menu (charged) is also available.
*For details, please check the official website.

*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.

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Furano Tourism Association official website is here
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