Furukawa
town · Japan
Overview
Set in Japan, Furukawa is a town.
It is home to around 23,000 people.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY) is the closest airport, roughly 46 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 22,538 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY), 46 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Furukawa is
Furukawa sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Takayama lies about 13 km to the south-east, Hida lies about 2 km to the north-west and Nagoya lies about 120 km to the south.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY), roughly 46 km away.
Alternative gateways include Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ, 67 km); Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ, 72 km).
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Find flights to Furukawa →arrives TOY (46.2 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Furukawa is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through TOY.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Takayama (13 km to the south-east); Hida (2 km to the north-west); Nagoya (120 km to the south); Toyama (52 km to the north); Gifu (98 km to the south-west).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Furukawa
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Furukawa?
- Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY) is the closest airport, about 46 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Furukawa?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Furukawa?
- Takayama is one of the closest places, about 13 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Furukawa in?
- Furukawa is in Japan.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.