Furano, Japan - Hokkaido

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Furano summary

Furano, in Japan (located in the Hokkaido prefecture), is a large resort with 10 lifts (one 101 person tram (fastest in Japan), one 6 person gondola and eight chair lifts) that offers skiers an impressive 959 metres (3146 feet) of vertical descent. Furano has 470 acres of terrain over 23 pistes. Furano is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Cross country skiing is available in two areas: Asahigaoka Park provides 3km of groomed trails perfect for both classic and skating and Rokugo has 3km of trails perfect for both classic and skating. For snowboarders, there is a half pipe. The nearest airport is at Asahikawa and the nearest train station is in Furano. There is accommodation located close to the pistes but we would welcome additional information about any hotels or chalets in Furano.

Resorts close to Furano include: Minami Furano (26 km), Shirogane Ski Highland Parkhill Valley (26 km), Kamisunagawadake Kokusai (30 km), Alpha Resort Tomamu (36 km), Sahoro Resort (42 km),

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	Trails (Pistes): 23	Halfpipes: 1
	Summit: 1209 m	Toplift: m
	Beg: 40% Int: 40% Adv: 20%	Terrain Parks: -
	Vertical Drop: 959 m	X-Country: 6 km
	Lifts: 10 (1 tram, 1 gondola, 8 chair lifts)	Snowmaking: 10%
	Gondolas / Cable Cars: 1	Slopeside accom.: Y
	Restaurants: 4	Acres of ski: 470
	Bars: -	Nearest Airport: Asahikawa Airport
	Nearest Train: Furano	Info phone: +81167225777 \| Furano Resort Info Website

Visitor Reviews of Furano

Peter from AUSTRALIA writes:

The previous reporter must have gone to different place and mistaken it for Furano. This place is hot, especially with a good dump. There are actually plenty of off-piste steep trees that will challenge anyone and don't require slipping under ropes although the Ski Patrol are nazis sometimes. I would suggest that if the owners want this place to be a serious competitor for Niseko then they had better review the out of bounds policy in a big way. The out of bounds is spectacular and challenging and I supect that most areas would present little risk of sliding most of the time. Whilst being very different to Niseko it can be just as good and is far, far less crowded with a great township close by, not much English spoken though so bring your phrase book. On its day, up there with the best of them.

2006-02-24

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Season closes: 2009-05-06

The Furano Ski Area Furano Zone is still open for the 2008-2009 ski season!! Lift tickets are 2,800 yen for adults and 2,000 yen for children and seniors until May 6, 2009 when the mountain closes.

The Kitanomine Zone closed for the season on March 29, and will open again in December 2009.

Check out the mountain conditions on the Kitanomine side of the mountain year round at:
www.visitfurano.com/English/furano/live.html

New this season, the Furano lift pass included a day of skiing at neighbouring resorts Kamui Ski Links and Tomamu, giving you more terrain for your money. With a 5-7 day Furano lift pass, skiers had access to Kamui or Tomamu for one day. A 8+ day Furano lift pass gave skiers access to both Kamui and Tomamu for one day each.

he New Furano Prince Hotel opened a brand new hot springs facility at the base of the mountain, offering a great way to unwind after a day of skiing.

Plus:
Free Welcome Parties are held every week from January through March featuring some of the best local traditional Japanese performers!

Daily shuttle buses to neighbouring mountains allow easy access to Hokkaido's best off-piste and backcountry terrain!!

Guided Backcountry Ski Tours to live volcanoes Asahidake (Hokkaido's highest peak) and Tokachidake (true Japanese backcountry experience) are available through Hokkaido Powder Guides www.hokkaidopowderguides.com/indexeng.html

Japanese Onsen Hot Spring Tours are available to Tokachidake Onsen, Hokkaido's highest point reachable by car. Experience apres-ski Japanese-style with breathtaking views from inside some of Japan's best outdoor baths. There is no better way to relax after a full day of skiing than by soaking away your weariness in natural hot spring water.

Information supplied 2009-04-01 19:43:45 UTC