The 13 Best Hotels in Hokkaido for a Family Trip to Furano 

Furano is a place where you can feel the majestic nature. It is located almost in the center of Hokkaido and is a very popular tourist spot. From spring to summer, you can enjoy nature with your family at Shikisai no Oka and Farm Tomita, where beautiful lavender and many flowers are in full bloom, in autumn you can see autumn leaves, and in winter you can go skiing.Mom and dad are busy too. You want to get away from everyday life and relax in the great nature of Furano.

Traveling with children can mean bringing a lot of luggage, such as diapers and clothes, and you may be worried about where to stay. If the hotel has children's goods and amenities, you can reduce the amount of luggage you need and travel easily. Also, if the hotel is family-friendly, offering services for families and providing toys for children, you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind. In this article, we will introduce hotels in Furano that are recommended for traveling with children.

Hotel Naturwald Furano is about an 8-minute drive from JR Furano Station and has been certified as a "Welcome Baby Inn" by the Miki House Childrearing Research Institute. It is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing and fun trip with the family. There are baby products available for rent next to the front desk, and there are also various services for children, such as a "Kids Corner" on the second floor, so you can feel at ease even if it is your first trip.

For families, we recommend this ``Family Twin Room,'' which has been certified as a ``Welcome Room'' by MIKI House Childcare Research Institute! There is also a low bed and a bed guard available for rent, so babies are safe. In addition, we have free diaper service, diaper trash cans, body soap for infants, and other daily necessities, so you don't have to worry about forgetting something. It's also reassuring for moms to be able to talk to the concierge in the lobby about sightseeing spots they can visit with their kids.

Dinner is a buffet or a course meal (during low seasons such as April and November). In the children's corner where fried shrimp and meatballs are lined up, there is also rice porridge and baby food, so it's perfect for baby food as well. Even children who are normally picky eaters will be able to eat their fill of the food.We also have high chairs and tableware for children. Moms and dads can enjoy Hokkaido-focused dishes such as seasonal Furano vegetables, Biei beef, and Kamifurano pork.

If you get tired of spending time in your room, go to the kids corner “Asoviva”! There are a variety of toys lined up, so they will be absorbed in playing with them. There are also play facilities such as slides and ball pools, so it's perfect for children who want to get their bodies moving. While the children are playing, mom and dad can take a relaxing break right next to them.

About 10 minutes by car from JR Furano Station, Shin Furano Prince Hotel is located on the same grounds as Furano Ski Resort. This hotel is full of spots that the whole family can enjoy, including the ski resort, the shopping spot ``Ningle Terrace,'' winter outdoor activities ``Waku Waku Family Snowland'' and ``Furano Kankan Village,'' natural onsen, and cafes! Being able to fully enjoy the charms of Hokkaido while staying at a hotel is also a great option for families with children.

There are various types of guest rooms, but the "Suite Room" is recommended for those who want to relax. It is spacious at 61 square meters, so you can relax with the whole family when you come back tired from enjoying activities. Baby cots, bed guards, strollers, and diaper buckets are also available for rental for children under 6 months old. If you would like to use these services, please make a reservation in advance.

For breakfast, enjoy the buffet at the ``Main Banquet Hall.'' We have a menu that is popular with both adults and children, including grilled bacon, boiled sausage, and freshly baked croissants made with Furano wheat. For dinner, we recommend ``Japanese Karamatsu'' and ``Main Dining Room,'' which have set menus for children. All venues have chairs for children, so you can feel safe even if you are bringing small children.

There are a variety of facilities in and around the hotel, allowing you to enjoy activities in both summer and winter. In the summer, there are tree adventures, hot air balloon flights, and horse-pulling experiences, and in the winter, in addition to skiing, there are snow tubing and snowmobiling. The appeal of Shin Furano Prince Hotel is that you can have a lot of fun just inside the hotel.

This hotel is located about 5 minutes by car from JR Nakafurano Station. There is a free shuttle from JR Nakafurano Station or Nakafurano bus stop to the hotel (advance reservation required). There is a kids' space on the second floor of the hotel, so even families with children can relax.

There are 7 types of guest rooms in total. All rooms have mountain views, so no matter which room you choose, you can see the magnificent Tokachi Mountains. If you want to enjoy your first onsen experience with your family without worrying about other people, we recommend this ``Western-style twin room with open-air bath''. The open-air bath where you can relax and soak while looking at the beautiful scenery is the best. We also have cribs available for rent, so if you need one, please apply in advance. Japanese-style and Japanese-Western style rooms are safe for babies who are still crawling.

Take a warm bath at Manka no Yu, the only onsen facility in Nakafurano Town. There are Japanese and Western style large public baths that change genders daily, and you can enjoy 15 different types of baths in total! It's barrier-free, so it's safe for families with children. This open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the Tokachidake mountain range, which soothes the mind and body of mothers who are tired from doing housework and raising children.

Dinner and breakfast menus for children are available in three types: "same contents as adults", "children's meal", and "plate type children's lunch". Reservations are made based on the menu you want to eat, so even elementary school children who have small appetites and cannot eat very much can choose the "plate type children's lunch"... For adults, you can choose from a course meal that blends Japanese and Western cuisine using ingredients from Hokkaido or a Japanese main course meal using "Furano Japanese black rice".

About 8 minutes by car from JR Furano Station, Furano Resort Hotel Edel Warme is located on a hill overlooking the Daisetsu Mountain Range. There is a large fireplace in the lounge, so why not feel the warmth of a real fire? Many children will see a fireplace for the first time, so it's sure to be a great conversation topic for the whole family. The artificial onsen "Koumeishi onsen" has a spacious public bath, so please stretch your arms and legs and enjoy the relaxing time.

The lavender-colored guest rooms come in a variety of types, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. For families with children, we recommend these Japanese-style rooms or the "Family Rooms" which are spacious enough for children to walk around. Children will love the kids' tent in the kids' space and the planetarium where they can observe the stars indoors. Some rooms come with a bathtub and shower, so if you're worried about using the large public baths with your baby, choose one of these.

For dinner, you can enjoy a full course of Western cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. We also have the hotel's original rosé wine, and if you like it, you can purchase it as a souvenir, so please inquire. Even moms and dads who don't usually have time to eat slowly because they have to take care of their children can toast with a glass of delicious wine once in a while. There is a ``Children's Set Menu'' for infants, so don't worry if you bring small children.

Children's yukata robes and slippers are available at the front desk. If you are visiting in the winter, we also recommend trying some snow sports at the Kitanomine Gondola at Furano Ski Resort, which is about an eight-minute walk from the hotel. It's just a short walk away, so it's safe to travel with children. Snow sports that the whole family can enjoy are sure to be memorable for your children!

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This inn is in an excellent location for family ski trips, about 10 minutes by car from JR Furano Station and about 2 minutes walk from Furano Ski Resort Kitanomine Station. You can see the lavender fields in early summer and the ski resort in winter, and the scenery is just like the image of Furano, so be sure to take a family photo! Near the hotel is the ``Minimini Farm'' where there are sheep, and you can even try feeding them. The children will smile when they see the sheep eating delicious food♪

There are various types of guest rooms, but we recommend this ``Japanese-style room'' if you are traveling with children. Since it's a futon rather than a bed, you don't have to worry about it falling off even if your child turns over. There is a microwave in the lobby, so you can use it to heat up portable baby food.

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Dinner is a buffet or a set menu. Breakfast is also a buffet or a set menu, and the best part of a buffet is that you can't decide what to eat from the wide variety of dishes using homemade bread and fresh vegetables harvested at the hotel's farm. There is a wide variety of menu items, so even picky eaters can easily be accommodated.

About 7 minutes by car from JR Nakafurano Station, Furano Resort Orica is a place where you can enjoy beautiful rural scenery. When many people think of Furano, the first thing that comes to mind is lavender. In early summer, there are many facilities in the area where you can see lavender, such as Farm Tomita. You can enjoy the magnificent view from your guest room window, so the whole family can relax and enjoy the typical Hokkaido scenery.

There are four types of rooms, including the Grand Suite and the Standard Twin. All of the rooms are spacious, so families can relax and unwind. All rooms have mountain views, and the panoramic windows overlooking the countryside and Daisetsuzan mountain range are spectacular! It's also nice that they offer free potpourri pots, herbal tea, and soft drinks. Baby beds are available for rental (reservations required), and accommodation is free for children aged 0 to 5, so it's recommended for families with babies.

On the first floor, there is a large public bath called Pirika no Yu. There is a wide variety of hot water containing a lot of negative ions, including a sleeping bath, sauna, jacuzzi, and ``lavender bath'' in the women's bath, which children will love. The bathtub is slippery, so moms with small children may get scared, but there are handrails in the bathroom, so you don't have to worry. Enjoy a relaxing time in this open-air bath where you can see beautiful flowers and the Tokachidake mountain range.

There are two restaurants, "Orika" and "Layla." Elementary school students and younger are not allowed to use "Layla," so please meal at "Orika." For children who sleep with parents, we offer a luxurious children's meal (additional charge) with salad, soup, and dessert. We use local ingredients that are pesticide-free or pesticide-free, and strive to consume locally, so you can feed it to small children without worry. Allergy support is also available, so please ask.

La onsen Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring is conveniently located for those using public transportation, about a 3-minute walk from JR Furano Station. Children under 2 years old can stay for free, and children from 3 years old to elementary school age can stay for 3,000 yen. In the lobby, you can rent useful items such as amenity sets and Bumbo for children, making it easy to stay with children. This hotel has one of the best private baths in Furano city, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a relaxing bath with their family.

This spacious room, measuring 36.6㎡, is recommended for families. There are two washbasins, so the whole family can get ready together even on busy mornings. Children's amenities, slippers, and indoor wear are provided, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring.

The top floor is equipped with a large natural onsen bath. This open-air bath offers a panoramic view of Furano city, and on sunny days, you can enjoy bathing while looking at the star-filled sky. Children are sure to be delighted with the extraordinary experience of taking a bath while looking at the starry sky. If you are traveling with a baby and would like to enjoy a relaxing bath without using the water, we recommend three types of private baths.

Breakfast is served buffet-style at the restaurant "Ginza Bistoro Ginsai Furano" on the 1st floor, where you can enjoy Hokkaido foods such as salmon roe, scallops, and zangi. The whole family will be delighted with the seafood bowl that you can make to your liking! Children under 2 years old are free, which is great for families with children. In addition, ``Yonaki Soba'' is provided free of charge every day from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The light soy sauce ramen is perfect for a late night snack.

About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus (advance reservation required) from JR Furano Station, Hotel & Condominium Ichihana is a hotel designed by a winery that feels like a villa. There is also daily transportation to Domaine Raison, a winery where you can experience farming and interact with goats. Enjoy a relaxing, slow life with your kids while admiring Furano's typical scenery of lavender in the summer and powder snow in the winter!

There are four types of rooms with a natural modern design. In the Superior Hollywood Twin room shown here, the beds are pushed together, making it easy for children to sleep together, and superior rooms and above are equipped with a kitchen, so you can bring in local ingredients and enjoy your favorite dishes. You can also warm up baby food.

There is also a free laundry service available 24 hours a day, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you bring. There is also a large bath in the building, so you can soothe your tired body after a long day. The library lounge also has picture books and offers free drinks such as coffee. This is a family-friendly hotel where both adults and children can relax.

meal are served at Kanza, a restaurant modeled after a mountain lodge. Dinner is an original course packed with the bounty of Furano, Hokkaido. Enjoy it with a glass of wine from the winery. Children will also be delighted to receive a plate for toddlers that includes homemade hamburger steak and fried shrimp. Breakfast includes more than four types of hearty, hearty soup, as well as muffins made with flour from Furano, making it a great way to start your day!

"Fairfield by Hokkaido Minamifurano" can be reached in about 2 minutes on foot from the North Liner (reservation required) "Roadside Station Minamifurano Stop". It is a perfect base for enjoying waterside leisure activities such as the nearby Sorachi River and Lake Yama. It is also adjacent to the roadside station "Minami Furano" where you can enjoy Hokkaido gourmet food, and in the winter there are places where you can try activities such as snowshoeing and dog sledding. Recommended for active families♪

The rooms have a simple design and are spacious with an average size of 21 square meters. The green scenery spreads out from the window, and the refreshing forest breeze blows through in the morning. All rooms feature 49-inch flat-screen TVs, and a good night's sleep in plush bedding and crisp linens. Sometimes it's a luxury to have a relaxing sleepover as a family.

The public space is a free café with sofa seats and a pleasant terrace seating area in the summer where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, and miso soup. There is also a microwave and ice maker, so you can warm up baby food. It's also the perfect place to enjoy local delicacies purchased at the nearby roadside station "Minami Furano."

Log Hotel Larch Lake Kanayama is located on the shores of Lake Kanayama on the south side of Furano. This hotel is a log house and cottage surrounded by a larch forest overlooking Lake Kanayama. It's surrounded by nature, with the scent of fresh greenery and the chirping of birds, so it's recommended for families who usually live in the city and don't have opportunities for their children to interact with nature. There is also a free shuttle service to Shimukappu Station, Tomamu Station, and Higashishikagoe Station, so it's safe for those traveling by train (advance notice required).

There are two types of guest rooms: log hotels and log cottages, and the ``Cottage Standard'' is recommended for families. It's an independent cottage, so you can spend your time without worrying about being in the next room. The room has a bathroom, toilet, and even a kitchen, so you'll feel like you're at home. There is a wide range of rental equipment available, and you can rent things like step stools, baby bathtubs, toilet seats, diaper bins, etc., which is great if you're traveling with children.

For dinner, you can enjoy French cuisine at a restaurant with an outstanding log-making atmosphere. The sommelier will recommend wines that go well with dishes made with local ingredients, so please join us! If you have small children and are concerned about their surroundings, you can also enjoy BBQ on the cottage terrace from spring to autumn. recommendation. If you rent a BBQ Yakiniku set (reservation in advance) or BBQ equipment for an additional fee, you can do it empty-handed. Children can't stop using their chopsticks to enjoy delicious BBQ in the middle of nature.

Binoculars, field scopes, fishing rods, sleds, etc. can be rented, and there are many activities that both parents and children can enjoy, so you won't get bored during your stay. In winter, how about fishing for smelt with your family? Even children can easily try this challenge as they catch small fish using a small fishing rod. The children were very excited to see the smelt being caught from the hole in the ice! You can fish even inside a warm tent, so you don't have to worry about the cold, so it's safe even if you bring small children with you.

Country Cottage Waki Aiai located approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Furano Station, has four cottages in the countryside. Nestled in the beautiful land of Furano, it has an old folk house-style atmosphere that uses a lot of wood, and some of the cottages are pet-friendly. Each building is reserved for private use, so you can relax with your family without worrying about your surroundings. Sunflowers are in full bloom around this main cottage in summer! The signboard cat will also greet you cutely.

Even if your children are excited about the maisonette and rush back and forth between the first and second floors, you don't have to worry about other guests because you have the whole place to yourself. In the second cottage, you can bring up to three pets. The spacious 73㎡ space comes with a bathroom, toilet, living room, and kitchen. You can sleep on futons on the raised platform on the first floor and on the second floor. Everyone can relax on futons. Baby futon sets (charged) and baby beds are available for rental in the main cottage and side cottage.

``3rd Cottage'' and ``2nd Cottage (only available from mid-April to late October)'' come with a nostalgic Goemon bath. Children will be thrilled if it looks like the bath in the anime. What you can see from the bath is the view of the Furano countryside and the Tokachi Mountains. Enjoy a relaxing bath time while admiring the typical Hokkaido scenery.

The side cottage has a covered space, so from spring to autumn you can have a barbecue, which the kids love, even on rainy days. Necessary items such as BBQ stove sets, work gloves, and scissors can be rented for a fee. We also have tabletop IH heaters, hot plates, and IH compatible clay pots, so you can expand your cooking options. The nearest supermarket is about 10 minutes by car, and the convenience store is about 5 minutes by car, so there are places where you can shop nearby, so get some local ingredients and enjoy your BBQ♪

Furano Denen Cottage Nupuri is approximately 15 minutes on foot from the nearest JR Gakuden Station, and approximately 7 minutes by car from JR Furano Station. All cottages are vacation rental style cottages where you can see the countryside of Furano, the Daisetsu Mountain Range, and the Tokachidake Mountain Range with its plumes of smoke. The three cottages in total are log cottages that use wood from Hokkaido. Even if your children make noise, you won't have to worry about your surroundings as the whole cottage is rented. Enjoy a relaxing time with your family as if you were in a vacation home.

The cottage has a kitchen with two stoves, and a full set of cooking utensils including a refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker, so you can cook your own meals. For 3 or more people, futons will be spread out in the loft, so you don't have to worry even if you have a baby sleeping with you. Children will be delighted with the spacious 24㎡ loft! Outside, each cottage has its own wooden deck with a picnic space, so you can have a picnic while admiring the typical Furano scenery.

The bathroom is separate from the toilet, so you can stretch your legs out in the bath. If you have small children, it's nice to have a bath with a washing area. They also have children's shampoo and body soap like this. Amenities such as bath towels, face towels, and toothbrushes are also provided, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring. Please ask the inn for more details.

From spring to autumn, when there is no snow, there are wooden decks and patios in front of each cottage, so you can enjoy barbecues and tea time. While looking out at the rural scenery and the Tokachi mountain range, you can enjoy a lively barbecue in the clear air without worrying about your surroundings. Be sure to get some local ingredients at the supermarket within a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

"Ashibetsu onsen Starlight Hotel & Ofuro Café Seiyukan" is about 50 minutes by car from central Furano, but it is a "welcome baby inn" so we highly recommend it for families with babies. We have a wide variety of children's goods available for rent, so you can keep your luggage compact.You can choose between a Western-style room or a Japanese-Western room depending on your preference, but if you're traveling with a baby, we recommend a Japanese-style room. There is a table with no corners, so you don't have to worry about your baby standing up or crawling.

The naturally gushing onsen have a large amount of water at 600 liters per minute. In addition, the hot spring source is known for its smooth texture and high moisturizing properties, so it is said to be a ``hot spring for beautiful skin.'' Mom is happy, isn't she? You can see the sparkling starry sky from the open-air bath and be mesmerized. Mom and Dad recommend taking a bath with hot spring water containing sulfur, which is rare even in Japan, as it is extremely valuable. What's more, there are free mud packs, so you and your child can enjoy a fun bath while getting mud on your face.

Dinner is served at the restaurant, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and busy seasons, there is an all-you-can-eat buffet of steak and tempura. On other days, it is a shabu-shabu gozen where you can taste and compare four types of meat. Kids plates are available for children. Breakfast is a buffet of Japanese and Western dishes made with ingredients from the Ashibetsu area, such as the rich soup dish ``Ashi Yamono Gatatan'' and ``Golden Egg French Toast.'' We also have chairs for children, so you can enjoy your meal in peace, even with children.

There is a children's space with plenty of play equipment such as a ball pool and slide, so you can have fun playing indoors. There are many picture books that you can read with your child, so it's a good idea to read them aloud once in a while. In addition, there is a gymnasium and game corner that can be used for free, so even elementary school children will be very satisfied. Near the hotel, there is also a beautiful park called ``Canadian World'' that recreates the world of Anne of Green Gables.

Furano is full of attractions that can be enjoyed all year round, such as lavender in early summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and skiing in winter. A family trip surrounded by abundant nature will be an unforgettable memory for your children. If you stay at a child-friendly hotel that offers family-friendly services and rental items for children, you can travel with children without worry. Eliminate the stress of traveling with children and enjoy a trip to Furano with the whole family.