Furano

Furano

Furano

Furano, in the centre of Hokkaido, is one of Japan’s best snow destinations for skiers and boarders of all abilities. Boasting 170 hectares of mixed terrain, plenty of deep dry powder, and two areas to ski or board from, you can enjoy this mountain from late November right through to mid-March. On and off the snow, Furano has plenty of activities as well as a great après scene to keep you entertained day and night. The apartments, restaurants and facilities can be a little spread out from the ski zones at Furano so book your accommodation carefully.

Difficulty

Beginner	40%
Intermediate	40%
Advanced	20%

At a Glance

Terrain Area

190ha

Summit

1,074m

Mt. Vertical

839m

Season

Nov-May

Lifts

9

Food & Bars

65

Accomodation
Skiing & Boarding
Activities
Getting There

Accomodation

Kitanomine village is where most of the restaurants and bars are as well as loads of accommodation. However, much of it spreads out from the village centre so be sure to choose wisely – some hotels and apartments require shuttles to and from the ski areas and facilities; others require a walk ranging from just a few minutes to 15 and there is also ski-in-ski-out accommodation. The Furano ski zone has a ski-in-ski-out hotel, and while it is removed from Kitanomine village, there is a shuttle to get you around. There are no shuttles to and from the township of Furano – if you choose to stay here you will need a hire car.

Skiing & Boarding

all abilities, from beginners through to advanced. There are two ski and board areas at Furano – Kitanomine and Furano itself – and at the base of each, you’ll find great areas for beginners along with long wide runs to take them to the next level. Kids under 12 ski free. Intermediates and advanced skiers and boarders will find plenty of challenges higher up with a number of perfectly groomed slopes and steeps. If you book in with a guiding company, you’ll love the untracked powder to be found in the side and back country. From Furano it’s easy to find a guide to take you on a day trip to the ski fields of Asahidake, Kurodake, Kamui Ski Links, Sahoro and Tomamu. If you’re heading to Asahidake and Kurodake make sure you are with someone who has experience in the area.

Activities

Immerse yourself in everyday Japanese life when you wander the streets of Kitanomine village or, jump in a taxi and head to the town of Furano. Here you’ll get a real taste of Japan with plenty of authentic shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy.

Getting There & Around

To get to Furano fly into New Chitose Sapporo Airport or Asahikawa airport, which is a closer option and has daily flights from Narita and Haneda. Buses are available to get you to your destination from the airports – Furano is a one hour by road from Asahikawa and three hours from New Chitose. It is also possible to travel by train from Sapporo or Asahikawa.

How Far

Airport:
Chitose Airport 125km

Transfer:
2.5 hour Bus or Drive

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Furano Accommodation

AOI is located an 8-minute walk from Prince Snow Resort Furano in Furano, while Windy Garden, Furano Ski Resort and Furano City Office are all reachable within 1.4 km. Onsite laundry facilities, parking and Wi-Fi.

Bliss and Bless Furano

Bliss & Bless Furano is 2 bedroom self-contained house style accommodation conveniently located in the Kitanomine area in Furano. The property lies in close proximity to the main street and some bus stops, restaurants and convenient stores and is within walking distance to the ski gondola station. Onsite complimentary Wi-Fi, parking.

Newly built duplex apartments conveniently located at the base of Kitanomine with ski-in/ski-out access. Each apartment has breathtaking views of the Tokachidake Mountain ranges and equipped with modern conveniences including a washer/dryer, satellite TV/DVD/CD player and internet. Onsite courtesy vehicle.

Rising high above the city of Furano and only footsteps from Kitanomine Gondola, Fenix West is a luxurious six storey condominium hotel with panoramic views of Furano and the Tokachi Mountain range on one side and Furano Ski resort on the other. Fenix West offers hotel rooms, 1,2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments and Penthouse suites, all with private balconies, with elegant exterior styling and minimalistic interior design. Onsite ski locker room and restaurant.

Comfortable luxury apartments, located just 3 minutes to the 4 People's Chairlift, and easy walking to dining and bars. Close to downtown bus stop. Onsite parking, free WiFi, in-room laundry facilities.

Furano Fresh Powder Apartments

Luxury apartments ideally located 50m from the Kitanomine gondola. Well-appointed apartments with western kitchens, TV/DVD and PlayStation 3, spa baths, heated toilet, washer/dryer and wireless internet. Onsite wifi, in room washer & dryer.

Furano Lofts and Chalet

Furano Lofts offers beautifully detailed, contemporary accommodation uniquely situated to enhance your experience of Furano. Located just minutes from the ski lifts in Furano’s most exclusive alpine neighborhood, with views of the Furano valley and the stunning Tokachi mountain range. Furano Lofts’ five-star, fully self-contained 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and luxury 3 bedroom short-stay ‘Chalet at Furano Lofts’, have set a new standard of accommodation and service excellence in Furano. European appliances. Western-style bathrooms. Plush king, queen and single size beds.

Enveloped by the grand natural beauty of Hokkaido, Furano is a resort which you can enjoy year-round. A relaxing resort hotel boasting 112 guest rooms, superb amenities, furnishings, bath facilities, and a brand new interior. Guests can rent ski equipment on site and walk to Furano Ski Resort’s Kitanomine Ski Zone in just a 10 minutes. Onsite hot spring, restaurant, wifi available in lobby.

New luxury apartments located 350m from Gondola station and within walking distance to dining and bars. Downtown shuttle bus stop within a few minutes walk. Onsite in-room washer & dryer, free Wi-Fi, parking.

2 Bedroom apartments located 3 minutes walk to the Gondola Station and easy walking distance to dining and bars. Downtown shuttle bus stop close by. Onsite free Wi-Fi, parking, in-room washer and dryer.

Kuranoya Furano

Located in the main hotel area in Furano, 450m to the ski gondola station, 1 min walk from a bus stop (Hotel Edel Warme and Kisen). Onsite parking, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer.

Featuring a restaurant and hot public baths, the modern Furano Natulux Hotel is only a 1-minute walk from Furano Train Station. Rooms include both free Wi-Fi and wired internet, and a glass-wall bathroom. Clean lines and high-contrast colours define the rooms and each has a satellite flat-screen TV and a tea maker, with a feather duvet for added comfort. Onsite: onsen, bar/restaurant.

North Country Inn

A perfect mix of Japanese tradition and Western comfort! The rooms are affordable, comfortable and cosy, the dining excellent and the staff friendly and welcoming. Complimentary guest shuttle to the lifts and downtown. Backcountry day trips available. Onsite 2 restaurants, winery, common laundry, drying room, onsen, lounge, bar with pool tables, ski/snowboard rental, free shuttle to lifts/downtown.

Pension Furanui

Conveniently located minutes from the lifts and a short walk to town. Japanese owned European style lodge with a relaxed and warm ambiance. Free morning ski shuttle. Onsite Onsen baths and spa baths, saunas, ski dry room, wax room, beer vending machines, communal lounge. Includes: Accommodation, western breakfast, taxes and services.

Shin Furano Prince (formally New Furano Prince)

Located at the base of Furano Ski area, Shin Furano Prince offers true ski-in/ski-out luxury. It is the only hotel at the base of Furano with the other accommodation and village located at the Kitanomine base. While remote, the Shin Furano Prince is surrounded by restaurants and bars and is only 10 minutes from the main downtown area. Onsite 5 restaurants, bars, onsen, kids arcade, internet access, ski rental shop, souvenir/general store, Ski School, ski tubing, arts and crafts village.

Located in the main hotel area in Furano resort within the walking distance to restaurants, cafes, bars, ski rental shops, ski tour companies, child-care, convenience store, bus stops, and ski gondola station. Onsite Wi-Fi and parking.

Tsuru Apartments

Tsuru Apartments are just 300 metres from the Furano ski slopes, offering spacious western-style apartments with a kitchen, washer/dryer. Onsite Free Parking, Free WiFi, courtesy shuttle to lifts each morning.

Cosy self-contained 2 bedroom house located 500m from the Gondola. Easy walking distance to dining, bars and downtown shuttle bus stop. Onsite laundry, parking and Wi-Fi.

Wonderland Furano

Wonderland is conveniently located 450m to the ski gondola station and easy walking distance to dining and bars. Close to downtown shuttle bus stop. Onsite wifi and parking.

Furano Shared Transfer

Asahikawa Airport to Furano

Shared scheduled transfer operated by Resort Liner.

Chitose Airport to Furano

Shared Transfer is operated through Hokkaido Resort Liner.

Furano to Asahikawa Airport

Scheduled transfer operated by Resort Liner.

Furano to Chitose Airport

Shared transfer operated by Resort Liner.

Furano to Niseko

Furano to Niseko via Chitose Airport and Rusutsu. Service operated by Resort Liner.

Furano to Rusutsu

Furano to Rusutsu via Chitose Airport. Service operated by Resort Liner.

Furano to Sapporo City

Niseko to Furano

Rusutsu to Furano

Schedule transfer service operated by Resort Liner. Passengers change at CTS airport

Sapporo City to Furano

Furano Private Transfer

Asahikawa to Furano

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Chitose Airport to Furano

Private transfer operated by Sky Express.

Chitose to Furano

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Furano to Asahikawa

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Furano to Chitose

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Furano to Chitose Airport

Private transfer operated by Sky Express.

Furano to Niseko

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Furano to Niseko

Private transfer operated by Sky Express.

Furano to Rusutsu

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Furano to Tomamu

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Niseko to Furano

Private transfer operated by Sky Express.

Niseko to Furano

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Rusutsu to Furano

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Sahoro to Furano

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Tomamu to Furano

Private door-to-door transfer provided by Yohtei Taxi.

Furano Ski Hire

Furano Clothing and Helmet

Rental equipment provided by Sportpia Furano.

Furano Rhythm Clothing & Accessories

Includes: Rental equipment and insurance.

Furano Rhythm Premium Ski Rental

Includes: Rental equipment and insurance

Furano Rhythm Premium Snowboard Rental

Includes: Rental equipment and insurance.

Furano Rhythm Standard Ski Rental

Includes: Rental equipment and insurance

Furano Rhythm Standard Snowboard Rental

Includes: Rental equipment and insurance

Furano Standard Ski Hire

Rental equipment provided by Sportpia Furano.

Furano Standard Snowboard Hire

Rental equipment provided by Sportpia Furano.

Furano Superior Ski Hire

Service provided by Sport Pia Furano.

Furano Superior Snowboard Hire

Rental equipment provided by Sportpia Furano.

Whiteroom Safety Equipment

Furano Ski School

Furano Snow School Group Lessons

Group Lessons provided by Furano Snow School - SportPia.

Furano Snow School Private Lessons

Private Lessons provided by Furano Snow School - SportPia.