Best Times to Visit Ningle Terrace

About Ningle Terrace

Ningle Terrace is a collection of local crafts people who produce beautiful and intricate crafts. The terrace is located in the forest area of the Furano region of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. The complex is located in a fairy tale like forest setting surrounded with pine trees. Individual log “houses” dot the landscape and are connected via a winding wooden walkway. Each of the log “houses” contain one store that sells a unique handmade craft.

Visitors can appreciate the charm of how the log houses and pathways blend perfectly into nature. There is a feeling that the terrace is surrounded and among the pine trees of the forest. Ningle Terrace is located next to the New Furano Prince Hotel. The hotel is popular for skiing in the winter and golf in the spring and summer. Night time provides a completely different view of Ningle Terrace as the lights along the wooden pathways and within the shops shine brightly.

We recommend making an initial pass through all of the shops and noting along the way which ones you are interested in. On the second go around you filter through your curated shop list and decide what goods you are interested in.

Fun Fact: Ningle Terrace was included in the 1980’s TV drama series called Kita No Kuni Kara (From the Northern County) a story about a family navigating life in the Furano area.

Note: Pictures of the shops are not allowed and most of them post signs at their respective entrances.

Key Features of Ningle Terrace

Note: All of the goods at Ningle Terrace are handmade and not mass produced. The prices of the goods reflect the craftsmanship and specialized labor that goes into producing these unique crafts.

Kamami no Mori (Paper Crafts)

One of our favorite shops. The attention to detail and uniqueness of the craft is what drew us to it. There are numerous designs to choose from. We also appreciate how there are different price points that cater to a wide range of interested consumers.

Owl House (Owl Goods)

Owl goods made of wood and ceramics.

House of Paperwork (Handmade Paper Goods)

Paper goods with a focus on the four seasons.

Small House Goods (Small Handmade Goods)

This shop features a number of cute and unique goods. We picked up a magnet and plaque that were constructed with natural materials.

Forest Candle Shop (Candles)

Uniquely designed candles with a variety of scents.

Furano Juku Shop (Forest Band Wooden Orchestra)

Various natural materials are combined to create orchestral figures playing a variety of instruments.

Birds House (Bird Goods)

Brooches & figures made of wool felt.

Furano Silvercraft (Snowflake Jewelry)

This is probably one of the most popular shops. The shop features snowflake inspired jewelry using silver as its predominate material.

Mori no Leather Studio (Leather Goods)

Leather goods featuring deer and cow hides

House of Kaleidoscopes (Kaleidoscopes)

Handmade kaleidoscopes.

House of the Wind (Wind Inspired Goods)

One of our favorite shops and one of the most impressive. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are phenomenal. We picked up one of his mesmerizing pinwheels.

House of Woods (Wooden Craftworks)

A collection of small wooden crafts by aspiring craftspeople.

Ningle Terrace Craft Classroom

Try your hand at creating a homemade souvenirs at the Ningle Terrace Craft Classroom. Some shops accept a reservation in advance. Click Here for more word details.

Other Features Include: Restaurants: Morinotokei Cafe & Le Gaulois Furano

Nearby Attractions in Furano City

New Furano Prince Hotel, Furano Ski Resort