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Furano

Home to world cup events, Furano offers great skiing for people of all abilities, from fantastic tree runs to long wide cruisers with over 950 vertical metres to enjoy.

Furano Ski Resort is renowned for some of the worlds best powder skiing, with its annual average of 8 metres of classic Japanese powder and over 950 metres of vertical in one of Japan's largest ski resorts.

Skiing at Furano is spectacular, with virtually every run giving you great views of the peak of Mt Furano and the summits of Hokkaido's highest mountains, Furano is also home to world cup races and offers visitors;

  • Fantastic tree skiing
  • Steep and fast ski runs
  • Average snowfall of 8 metres
  • Easy cruising runs for beginners
  • More sunny days
  • Lack of crowds
  • Delicate beauty and rural serenity
  • Superb on and off piste skiing

Mountain Statistics

SeasonDecember to April
Snowfall Average9m
Summit Elevation1,209m
Base Elevation235m
Vertical rise974m
Terrain470 acres
Longest Run4km
Trails27
Lifts10
Lift Capacity15,600 riders/hour
Beginner40%
Intermediate40%
Advanced20%
Night SkiingAvailable in both zones till 9pm

Location

Getting there

International Airport

Chitose

Regional Airport

Asahikawa

Asahikawa to Furano Transfer

Approx 1 hour

Chitose to Furano Transfer

Approx 3 hours



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New Furano Prince Hotel

New Furano Prince Hotel
Located at the base of Furano ski resort the New Furano Prince Hotel offers the true luxury of ski in ski out accommodation.

Fresh Powder Apartments

Fresh Powder Apartments
Furano Fresh Powder Lodge is ideally located only steps from the Kitanomine High Speed Gondola. These generous suites boast equally spectacular views of the Furano Kitanomine ski area, or the Furano valley and distant Tochidake Mountain range.

Shochikubai

Shochikubai stands in a well-appointed residential neighbourhood yet is still a stone throw away from the powder at Furano Ski Area.

Chalet Fuyuri

The Chalet Fuyuri offers superior self contained accommdation at an affordable rate.

Furano_Tsuru Apartments

Tsuru comprises 5 newly built apartments in Kitanomine area of Furano. These apartments are conveniently located a short walk to restaurants and bars.

Furano Prince Hotel

Furano Prince
Located at the base of Kitanomine, this unique ski in ski out hotel is also just a short walk to downtown Furano.

Natulux Hotel

Modern boutique hotel with comfortable rooms located in downtown Furano, directly opposite the train station.

Hotel Bell Hills

Bell Hills Hotel, Furano
Located at the top of the hill over looking Furano town and valley, each room has a great views reaching right across to the smoking volcano on one side and the ski hill on the other.

Phytoncide Guest House

Furano,  Phytoncide Guest House
Truly in a class of its own among the small hotels in Furano, Phytoncide is the perfect place to stay just 2 minutes walk from the ski hill and yet seemingly in a world of its own.

Hotel Naturalwald

Furano, Hotel Naturalwald
Hotel Naturwald Furano is a quality hotel with japanese & Western style rooms lolcated directly opposite the ski lifts and 'Snow Dome'.

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furnano in febuary

Written by BILL a Skier from Central Coast, Australia
31/3/2010

NO MATER WHAT MOTHER NATURE THROWS AT YOU,FURANO IS STILL A SPECIAL PLACE .WE HAD IT ALL FROM GREAT GROOMED RUNS ,BOOT DEEP POWDER ON THE GROOMED,TO THE WARMEST FEBUARY DAY IN 50 YEARS,AND BACK TO WAIST DEEP POWDER SO LIGHT,IF YOU WANT THE NIGHT LIFE ,STAY AWAY IF YOU WANT TO TEST YOUSELF,FURANO IS AN OPTION ,BUT ITS NO BIG PARTY TOWN ,JUST A GREAT SKI TOWN

Ratings

Night Life / Restaurants
3
Terrain
4
Ski School
2
Kids Facilities
2
Value For Money
4

Furano yeah!

Written by Deanne a Skier from Queensland, Australia
30/3/2010

The only downside to this resort is the strict off piste policy, otherwise a wonderful Japanese culture experience. True ski ski out resort. Great interlinking lifts with quick mountain access.

Mountain facilities/ cafes serve quick good quality food. Good night skiing. Excellent staff. Easy transport options to Furano town and other nearby ski resorts.

Ratings

Night Life / Restaurants
3
Terrain
4
Value For Money
4
Rooms
5
Property Facilities
5
Location
5
Restaurant / Bar
4

Powderhounds have to be Invisible at Furano

Written by Greg a Skier from Melbourne, Australia
14/12/2009

Furano is a great alternative to the busy Niseko if you want to avoid the “Bali of Japan”. The nightlife is not as vibrant as Niseko, but Furano is less westernised, so you’ll get plenty of Japanese culture and fabulous Japanese food. There are more blue sky days at Furano than Niseko, with the associated downside being fewer powder days. However with 9 metres of snow per season, the amount of snowfall is still impressive.   

Furano is a large resort with lots of vertical so it’s great for racing down the groomers. It is suited to beginners through to advanced riders who are happy to remain on-piste. Very unfortunately, tree skiing and off-piste skiing is prohibited, so powderhounds may get incredibly frustrated. Nevertheless, if you’re prepared to limbo under ropes, appear invisible and accept the associated risks, there is reasonable inbounds tree skiing and fantastic backcountry skiing. Alternatively Furano makes a great base to do day trips to powderhound destinations such as Asahidake and Kamui Links where you can ski off-piste to your heart’s content.  

 

Ratings

Night Life / Restaurants
3
Terrain
3
Kids Facilities
3
Value For Money
4
Rooms
3
Property Facilities
3
Location
3
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The town of Furano, 5 minutes by taxi from the resort remains largely untouched by outside influences. Combine Furanos back drop with everything the resort has to offer and you have the ingredients for a great skiing holiday.

Furano offers great culture and entertainment activities, great sightseeing, delicious restaurants, fun bars and the warmest people you are ever likely to meet. Furano is a fantastic small town with a great world class ski area; it is not a ski resort with a small town.

Deals

Furano, Pension Furanui

Pension Furanui
Early Booking Special. Stay 7 nights at The Pension Furanui and only pay 6. Valid all season, book by 30 September, 2010.

Accommodation, Free Nights, Long Stay

Furano, Chalet Fuyuri

Early Booking Special. Stay 7 pay 5 nights, book by 30 September, 2010.

Accommodation, Free Nights, Long Stay

Furano, Tsuru Apartments

Early Booking Special. Save 10 off your accommodation when you book by 31 August, 2010.

Accommodation, Free Nights, Long Stay
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At a Glance

Gateway Airport

Asahikawa

Snow Season

December to April

Night Skiing

Both Zones to 9pm

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Furano, New Furano Prince Hotel

Early Booking Special. Stay 7 pay 5 nights. Book by 30 September, 2010. Excludes stays 30 December to 2 January, 2010.

Furano, Tsuru Apartments

Early Booking Special. Save 10 off your accommodation when you book by 31 August, 2010.

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Season Dates

Opening Day:
22 November, 2010

Closing Day:
5 May, 2011

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