In the mid 2000’s different members of our extended family began to visit Japan on various holidays, journeying to different parts and savouring it’s beauty and culture. Around 2007 those journeys eventually took in our first trip to the north island of Hokkaido its unique character, around 2007.

Apart from its beautiful natural landscape and uncrowded surroundings, an immediate attraction was the amazing skiing opportunities in the magical Hokkaido winter season. From there, our three families began exploring the possibilities to establish a holiday home and retreat in this beautiful part of the world and in particular, Furano.

By 2009 we discovered what seemed a perfect compromise in a property that was for sale in the foothills of the ski slopes of Furano and with the combined talents and skill sets of our three closely related family members, the plans began to renovate the existing Chalet style building that was originally used a commercial outlet for Furano’s perfume industry and Café, into our dream holiday home.

Months of hard work followed with members of our family working together with local trades to create the significant redesign and construction that incorporated four large bedrooms with ensuites and spacious lounge facilities and kitchen – all with wonderful views. New furnishings, cabinetry, kitchen areas, bathroom tiling, appliances, Scandinavian heating, large bath and many decorative finishing touches eventually combined to produce the final outcome.

The result was a distinctly, warm and hospitable home away from home with its own distinctive character – Furano Lodge 10. It’s been enjoyed by our family and friends many times as well as many others from different corners of the world.