| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 0167-22-4340 |
| Notes | Supermarket, Japanese restaurant, ATM on site, parking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Furano 2 Shintomicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0033 |
The Forest Shopping Centre is convenient spot that can be found in the centre of Furano. In the city of Furano there are many great restaurants to visit, but if you are camping in one of the many campgrounds in the area and looking to stock up on some supplies, or even just some snacks for the road, then the Forest Shopping Centre is extremely convenient. The centre is made up of two stories. The ground floor is the main supermarket. It is here you can grab supplies and groceries. During the warmer months, they have a lot of local produce including delicious melons.
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The top floor has a few stores including a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant, Shiki No Megumi, is a delicious place where you can stop in and have a delicious lunch after shopping. The menu includes some Japanese dishes of soba noodles, tempura, and seafood, all at a fair price. The Forest Shopping centre, also has an ATM on the ground floor which is very handy and can be set to English if need be. There is ample parking at the centre for 250 cars. Also, if you are looking for cooking gear, outside supplies, or even household items, there is a Homac right next door!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 9:30 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-23-2220 http://www.nacadventures.jp/jojos-restaurant |
| Notes | Coffee shop & restaurant, seating 100, party plan available, jungle gym for kids, indoor climbing |
| Location / Getting There | Located centrally, in the resort town of Niseko in the NAC Adventure 179-53 Yamada, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0081 |
NAC Niseko Adventure is a hugely popular outdoor adventure company. Their main building can be found in the centre of Niseko and it is here where you can find JoJo’s. JoJo’s is a restaurant and coffee shop that is a great place to sit down and enjoy a lunch, or dinner, with friends and family after a days activities whether it be summer or winter. On the menu they have some truly juicy hamburgers. They have an original, bacon & cheese, or a salsa burger to wrap your teeth around! They also have a taco & rice to try.
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Of course, if you just want to relax, then take a seat and enjoy the coffees and teas. During the warmer months they have outside seating where you can take in the surrounding views. If you are in a group, JoJo’s has a course meals that are perfect for parties and gatherings (reservations required). These group plans include a seasonal course menu, a buffet style, an outdoor BBQ (from June to September 15), or an all you can drink plan that has beers and cocktails. If you have kids, they can enjoy the jungle gym, plus there is rock climbing and bouldering to try!
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0167-22-1001 |
| Notes | Shops, restaurants, souvenir stores, local produce store, rest area, parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the central town of Furano. It's an 8 minute walk from Furano station. 13-1 Saiwaicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0024 |
Furano Marche is a small plaza that is home to twenty different shops, eateries and restaurants. Furano Marche serves as a popular tourist spot where you can pick up some great souvenirs, buy some local produce to take home to the kitchen, or take a rest and enjoy a quick feed on some local popular fare. It is conveniently located in the centre of the small town of Furano, and is a stones throw away from Furano station, and Furano shrine. If you are driving in, there is ample parking to be found. Furano marche makes a great spot to include on your travels in the area.
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Furano Marche is separated into two different sections, Furano Marche 1 and Furano March 2. They are located on two parallel blocks separated by a small road. Furano Marche 1 has an open plaza in the centre, whereas Marche 2 is a larger building complex. Furano Marche 1 includes a mouth watering burger shop, a cafe, a fresh bread store, a takoyaki (fried octopus snack) shop, a fruit juice counter, a local produce store and souvenir store. The larger building of Marche 2 has a flower store, local souvenir store, a rice ball eatery to take out, a local restaurant, a grocery store, a ramen restaurant, and an ice-sundae eatery.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Wednesday & Thursday |
| Contact | 0142-87-2688 |
| Notes | Cafe & pastry store, seating 30, outside seating |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the northern shore of Lake Toya, across from the Tourist information centre. 127 Toyamachi, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5802 |
Lake Toya is a beautiful lake which is a two hour drive south of Sapporo. This scenic area has plenty of camp grounds and hotels. On the northern side of the lake, you can find a great coffee shop which is perfect for a lunch or early dinner. The cafe is across from the Tourist Information Centre, and is also a small walk from the Ko Park Camping Ground making it a popular spot for campers as well as those stopping in for a bite, or a nice cup of coffee. During the warmer season, Cafe Lake Toya has outside seating so you can enjoy scenery.
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The lunch menu, which runs until three thirty in the afternoon, has a nice selection of delicious dishes. On the menu, you can find a beef on rice dish, a tandoori chicken, a beans keema curry, or a vegetarian galette with local vegetables, to name a few. You can enjoy these dishes in homely surroundings and for and extra ¥200 you can get the drink set menu. If you are looking for something small to go with your tea or coffee, Cafe Lake Toya makes some delicious pastries that you can buy at the counter. This cafe is a great spot for lunch with friendly staff!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 21:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 0167-22-4338 http://suzukake-furano.com/ |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, seating 24, private room available, wifi, credit card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Furano across from 'Furano Marche 2' shopping area. 8-22 Saiwaicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0024 |
While in the scenic town of Furano there are a few restaurants around to check out. Across from the souvenir and food plaza called Furano Marche you can find Suzukake. Suzukake is a nice restaurant that serves up some delicious Japanese dishes using fresh produce from the surrounding areas. There is a nice selection of vegetable and meat dishes plus some succulent seafood dishes which is what Hokkaido cuisine is famous for. This restaurant has seating for couples and small groups. For larger parties, there is a private room that can be hired out plus a special set menu.
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The extensive menu has various Japanese cuisine such as tempura, soba noodles, nigiri sushi, shrimp and cutlet curries, a Furano pork dish, grilled fish, and a delicious Furano vegetable and omelette curry. The servings are large and will please any customer. If you are looking for something to go with your meal, then Suzukake has an equally extensive drink menu. Local beers, sochu, whiskey and a dozen sakes from Hokkaido are all on the menu. Soft drinks are also available. While in Furano, and looking for a Japanese lunch or dinner, Suzukake is a great option.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:30 - 15:30 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 0167-45-3060 |
| Notes | Vegetable curry & spaghetti restaurant, coffee shop, seating 36, no smoking, Japanese menu only, parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Furano farmland area, 15 minute drive from Furano city. 7 minute drive from flower viewing at Tomita farm, and Naka-Furano flower park. 16 Go Higashi 6 Senkita, Kamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0526 |
Vegetable curry
Furano is home to delicious, fresh produce and it is here at Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yorimichi that you can find these delicious vegetables in some good home made cooking. The restaurant is located at a homestead in the middle of the Furano farming area and is accessible via car. The house is two stories and offers beautiful views over the farmlands (and the lavender fields in spring). All the dishes at Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yorimichi include local vegetables and they serve up curries, and spaghettis on their menu. The menu is only in Japanese but has pictures so you can order from those.
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Outside seating area
To order at Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yorimichi, tell the waitperson what you want and then in turn they will give you a number. When your meal is ready they will call out the number and you will need to pick it up from the kitchen on the ground floor (so keep an ear out for your number in Japanese). The menu has some fantastic vegetable curries full of fresh flavor, plus a doria (Japanese casserole dish), and vegetable based spaghetti dishes! The meals come with a small, medium, or a large rice. They also have coffee, teas (including a blueberry tea), and juices. Sit inside or enjoy outside seating in their small garden.
