Furano Ski Resort, Japan
Introduction
Furano is a major summer and winter destination resort run by the Prince Hotels Group, which offers the largest hotels slopeside. It is located in the centre of Hokkaido, not far from Asahikawa City, meaning it gets some of the lightest and driest snow in Japan. It also means it can get stupidly cold during the months of January and February, so come prepared.
This resort is one of Japan's more famous ski areas and plays host to a World Cup Snowboard event every year, although like most resorts in Hokkaido, it's still relatively unknown in the western world. Furano is split into two areas, the Kitanomine Zone and the Furano Zone. Throughout both areas you will find a good selection of terrain suitable for most levels of rider, in addition to some good night skiing trails.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: November - May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 12
Cable cars: 1
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 8
Other lifts: 2
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 22
Longest run: 4kms
Top lift: 1209m
Vertical drop: 964m
First lift: 250m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 40%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 20%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1 day Adult: ¥4,000
Lift times:8.30am till 4pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 8.5m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Available at both base areas till 9pm
Snowboard Hire:
1 Day: ¥4,000
2 Days: ¥6,000
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano_e
Email:info.kankou@furano.ne.jp
Quick Pick:
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Furano Ski Resort
Great snow, but off-piste is not really allowed!
ON THE SLOPES Good for most levels of rider
OFF THE SLOPES A super nice town with many an option
MONEY WISE Suitable for most budgets
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 1
Terrain park:
Yes - 1
Backcountry/off-piste:None
Tree runs:A few
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