Furano

Overview

Furano is the ideal family ski destination in Hokkaido for those seeking an authentic Japanese experience while discovering some of the best powder Hokkaido has to offer. The resort offers consistent snow conditions and is well suited to on-piste skiing for beginners through to advanced riders as well as offering world-class facilities and services.

Furano Ski resort has two zones the Furano Zone home of the New Prince Hotel which is approx. 10 minutes away by Taxi or bus from Furano station and the Kitanomine zone which rises above Kitanomine village and is situated only 3km from Furano Station and can be reached in 5 minutes by taxi or bus, , the two ski areas are linked on the mountain via ski runs and the link lift and both areas are on the same daily lift pass.

In recent years, gates have been opened in the Furano resort which allows experienced skiers to easily access back country runs and tree ski areas from within the resort, the resort has a Ropeway Cable Car, a Gondola and 8 lifts across the mountain and there are plenty of variety of runs to keep even the most avid skier satisfied.

The town of Furano is known as the belly button of Hokkaido and its fresh produce and cuisine promises to delight. The unique village atmosphere in Furano allows tourists to experience the real japan as well as experiencing a diverse range of eateries; there are many traditional Japanese restaurants but don’t worry if you can’t speak any Japanese, many of the restaurants have menus with pictures and some have English menus,  you can also find Western style restaurants and fast food if you or the kids are not feeling as adventurous.

If you are looking for a traditional Japanese resort with some of the best restaurants and food in Japan, then Furano is a great destination for the whole family.