Furano Ski Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in Hokkaido and is renowned for its excellent snow quality.

While there are many famous ski resorts like Niseko and Rusutsu, Furano Ski Resort is a truly all-around resort that can satisfy everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders, as well as families and groups of friends!

So, this time, I'd like to introduce the charms of Furano Ski Resort.
We'd also like to introduce you to resorts and hotels in the surrounding area, so please consider them!

<Table of Contents>
1. Let us introduce you to the charms of Furano Ski Resort!
2. Don't miss this if you're bringing children! A "Kids Free Program" you'll definitely want to participate in!
3. This is definitely it! I was very satisfied with the resort I could enjoy within the Furano ski area♪
4. We recommend nearby hotels.
4-1. Hotel Naturwald Furano
4-2. Hotel Bellhills
4-3. Resort Inn North Country
4-4. Furano Resort Hotel Edelweiss
4-5. New Furano Hotel
4-6. Pension Lavender
4-7. Furano Hotel
5. Access
Afterword

1. Let us introduce you to the charms of Furano Ski Resort!

 Because Furano Ski Resort is located on an east-facing slope, it receives bright sunlight from the morning, making it a ski resort where you can enjoy skiing in excellent conditions.

With an elevation difference of approximately 750m and a maximum run of about 4km, it's long enough to satisfy those who prefer long runs.

The course is divided into the "Furano Zone" and the "Kita-no-Mine Zone," but there is also the "Wakuwaku Family Snowland" located in front of the New Furano Prince Hotel, and the ability to choose a course depending on your purpose is one of its attractions.

Overall, the course is long and narrow, making it ideal for long runs. There's also a PREMIUM ZONE at the top of the slope, and if it's open, you can experience an absolutely superb course.

If it snows the night before, the Seiler course will be ungroomed, so if you're lucky enough to be there on a snowy day, we recommend trying it the following day.

Even skiers and snowboarders who like to slide down the slopes aggressively will find themselves grinning at this spot!

The biggest attraction is the scenery. On clear days, Mount Tokachi, which is directly in front of you, and the Furano Basin that spreads out below are covered in snow, allowing you to ski down through a picturesque landscape.
If you wake up in the morning and it's sunny, be sure to hop on the gondola first thing in the morning.

The groomed slopes, untouched by anyone yet, sparkle in the morning sun as I descend towards the Furano Basin!
You should be able to experience an overwhelming sense of pleasure.

While ungroomed snow is fun, it's also exciting to cut into groomed courses and let your body take over the speed!

On courses like the Riser Course, you can enjoy the Silky Burn in the morning and the Corduroy Burn in the afternoon, so you might get two great experiences in one day!
Experience the true thrill of skiing at Furano Ski Resort.

2. Don't miss this if you're bringing children! A "Kids Free Program" you'll definitely want to participate in!

The "Kids Free Program" is a hugely popular event every year, and as the name suggests, it's packed with activities that kids can enjoy for free!

These are all invaluable experiences, so enjoy them at a great price and create lots of unforgettable memories!
(*Some programs are limited to "PRINCE KIDS CLUB members")

"Kids' Patrol Experience"

The "patrol team" plays a vital role in ensuring safety at ski resorts.
The plan is to go along with a real ski patrol team to check for any problems at the ski resort.

The term "patrol team" might make adults want to join, but unfortunately, the target age is limited to elementary school children.
Kids are sure to enjoy these cool job experiences!

<Event details>
Dates: Every Sunday in January and February 2018
Time: 13: 30 to 14: 30
Target audience: Elementary school students and younger who can ski without ski poles.
Number of applicants: First 2 people (reservations required)
To register: Please make a reservation in advance. TEL: 0167-22-1119
*Deadline: 12:00 PM, 3 days before the event date

"Snowmobile riding experience"

Thrilling snowmobiling is a popular activity anytime, anywhere!
You can experience the exhilarating feeling that only snowmobiling can offer.
Let's race across the vast snowfields on snowmobiles, the kind of thing kids dream of!

<Event details>
Dates: January 14th (Sun), February 18th (Sun), March 18th (Sun), 2018
Time: 9: 00 to 12: 00
Target audience: Elementary school students and younger
Number of applicants: First 5 people (reservations required)
To register: Please make a reservation in advance. TEL: 0167-22-1119
*Deadline: 12:00 PM, 3 days before the event date.

"Snow groomer ride experience"

 Snow groomers are so cool that even adults can't help but ask, "Can I ride in one?"
This is your chance to ride in the passenger seat of a snow groomer! *Children only

You can ride alongside a professional driver and watch how the slopes are groomed, so it's sure to be an irresistible experience for anyone interested, especially boys who love cars.

<Event details>
Dates: Every Sunday in January and February 2018
Time: 17: 00 to 17: 30
Target audience: Elementary school students and younger
Number of applicants: First 3 people (reservations required)
To register: Please make a reservation in advance. TEL: 0167-22-1119
*Deadline: 12:00 PM, 3 days before the event date.

"Treasure hunt in the snow"

The event, where you search for treasure buried in the snow, is free for elementary school children and younger.
There is no limit on the number of participants, so why not give it a try?
You can win the treasure you find as a prize, so it's definitely worth participating!
Since you don't know what you'll get, it's definitely exciting.

<Event details>
開催日2017年12月29日（金）～2018年1月3日（水）の毎日、2018年1月7日（日）～3月25日（日）の毎週日曜日
Time: 12: 15 to 12: 30
Target audience: Elementary school students and younger
Application: Furano Zone "Kids Area"

3. This is definitely it! I was completely satisfied with the resort experience at Furano Ski Resort♪

3-1. After skiing, relax in a hot spring. Let's warm up at Shisai no Yu.

Shisai no Yu is a hot spring facility located within the Shin Furano Prince Hotel.
Furano Onsen's hot springs originate from a vein located deep within the Furano landscape, approximately 1,010 meters underground.

The smooth texture of the water that gushes forth from the northern land soothes both mind and body.
The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring (alkaline isotonic low-temperature spring), and its indications include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, motor paralysis, and fatigue recovery.

Day trips for bathing are also available, so after an active day of skiing or snowboarding, you can relax and warm up in the perfect hot springs.

<Facility Information: Shisai no Yu>
Location: New Furano Prince Hotel
Opening hours: [Hotel guests] 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 13:00 PM - 24:00 AM
[日帰り利用者]13:00～24:00 (7~8月：13:00～18:00)
Price (per person): [Hotel guests] Adults 800 yen, Children (ages 4 to elementary school age) 500 yen
[Day-trip visitors] Adults: 1,540 yen, Children (ages 4 to elementary school): 770 yen

3-2. Let's get lost in the forest at Ningle Terrace.

 

A "romantic shopping area" nestled in the forest, adjacent to the New Furano Prince Hotel.
Ninguru Terrace offers many products that can only be found here.

The shop features nature-inspired "Furano-style products," a log cafe terrace, and other ingenious works created by the "Ninguru"—wise people of the forest—who live there.
Let's explore the charming log cabins that look like little dwarf houses and pick up some unique souvenirs from Furano!

<Facility Information: Ningle Terrace>
Operating period: Open all year round (some stores have irregular closing days)
Business hours: 12:00-20:45

3-3. This place became famous overnight thanks to a TV drama! Enjoy a peaceful time at "Forest Clock".

Within the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel, there is a small coffee shop opened by the protagonist in the drama "Yasashii Jikan" (Gentle Time).
As the title suggests, you'll be enveloped in a "gentle atmosphere."

As soon as you step inside, you'll be greeted by the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, and you can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee that will soothe your everyday fatigue.

As a special perk for those seated at the counter, you can grind your own coffee beans using a coffee grinder.
You can enjoy the process of slowly and carefully brewing your coffee, making it irresistible for coffee lovers.

After your snow activities, why not relax and enjoy some delicious coffee?

<Facility Information: New Furano Prince Hotel / Furano Prince Hotel>
~New Furano Prince Hotel~
Address: Nakagoryo, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-22-1111
URL:http://www.princehotels.co.jp/newfurano/
Furano Prince Hotel
Address: 18-6 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-23-4111
URL:http://www.princehotels.co.jp/furano/

4. We recommend nearby hotels.

4-1. Hotel Naturwald Furano

Hotel Naturwald Furano is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the Furano Ski Resort's "Kita no Mine ZONE."

This is a Mikihouse Childcare Research Institute Welcome Baby certified hotel, and it is equipped with things that you'll find convenient, creating a family-friendly and comfortable environment.

Of course, it's not just families who use our services; many people also use them to create special memories for anniversaries or other memorable occasions.

The meals feature many fresh vegetables sourced from contracted farmers in Furano, which are then beautifully arranged and transformed by skilled chefs.
The soil grown in harsh cold conditions contains plenty of extracts that help produce delicious vegetables, so they're completely different from the vegetables you usually eat!

The baths include a jacuzzi, a cypress wood bath, and an open-air bath, allowing you to enjoy a variety of bathing experiences depending on the season.

Another great service is that they have "children's goods" available.
Even if you want to relax in a hot spring, you might have worries such as your child getting bored, or them crawling into the water while you're washing them.
But! The bath toys and baby seats provided in the hotel can solve all those problems at once.

Let's use helpful gadgets and enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath once in a while, even as adults.

<Facility Information: Hotel Naturwald Furano>
Address:14-16 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-22-1211
URL:http://naturwald-furano.com/

4-2. Hotel Bellhills

Hotel Bellhills is a European-style hotel situated on a small hill. During lavender season, you can see a vast carpet of purple lavender stretching across the grounds.

So, you might be wondering, what's it like in winter?
In fact, the vast grounds in front of the hotel have been transformed into a magnificent snow park where you can enjoy banana boating, snowmobiling, snow rafting, and even bobsleigh (a slide)!
Other humorous ideas will also entertain visitors.

The hot spring is affectionately known as "the bath of vitality," and the water retains heat well and leaves your skin feeling smooth.
You might find your skin becoming smoother in our unique lavender-infused open-air bath or in our spacious public bath.
Also, I highly recommend the mini farm on the premises, where you can enjoy seasonal produce harvested from their own farm, as well as cute sheep and rabbits. Be sure to visit!

<Facility Information: Hotel Bellhills>
Address:20-8 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-22-5200
URL:http://www.bellhills.jp/

4-3. Resort Inn North Country

Resort Inn North Country offers excellent access to activities that take advantage of Furano's natural beauty!

What I recommend most is the opportunity to spend a special time at "Nordu," one of the few restaurants in Hokkaido with an attached winery.
While dinner is excellent, this hotel is also very popular for its breakfast.

Cheese fondue paired with rare wines not commonly found on the market is simply the best!
The rich, flavorful cheese and the delicious taste of each ingredient melt in your mouth.
Wine pairs wonderfully with cheese fondue, so please give it a try!

Omurice curry, a specialty of Furano, is also very popular!

The bath is an artificial hot spring, incorporating black silica, a natural mineral that emits far-infrared rays semi-permanently.

Black silica is a mineral often used in hot stone baths, but it is actually a rare natural mineral found only in the mountains upstream of the Amanogawa River in the Shinmei district of Kaminokuni Town, Hokkaido, Japan. It releases minerals such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium, giving it a hot spring-like effect.

Even with hot springs, you can't talk about their effects unless they have a specific water quality name, but thanks to the black silica, it seems like it will fulfill that role admirably.

<Facility Information: Resort Inn North Country>
Address:Shimogoryo, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-23-6565
URL:http://www.north-country.co.jp/

4-4. Furano Resort Hotel / Hotel Edelweiss

If you're looking for a lively place for a large group, Furano Resort Hotel Edelweiss is highly recommended.
This hotel is perfect for everyone to enjoy a lively time together while warming up by the large fireplace in the lounge.

Enjoying long evenings with conversation is one of the great pleasures of traveling. And having a fireplace, something you don't usually have at home, is sure to lift your spirits and make the conversation even more lively!
The lounge area is open 24 hours a day, so staying up all night chatting might create some lasting memories.

 

Another reason I would recommend Furano Resort Hotel Edelweiss is its "food."

At the restaurant "Alte Liebe," a wide variety of dishes are available, along with the sale of Edelweiss original wines.
Takeout is available, so if you like the taste, it might make a good souvenir.

And on the first floor, there is a spacious public bath.
Komeiseki Onsen, which contains mineral components, is one of the most effective artificial hot springs.

You can expect effects similar to those of a hot spring, such as relief from neuralgia, stiff shoulders, and poor circulation, so please take your time and warm up.

<Facility Information: Furano Resort Hotel Edelweiss>
Address:9-20 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-22-1161
URL:http://www.edelwarme.jp/index.html

4-5. New Furano Hotel

"New Furano Hotel" is a well-located hotel at the foot of the Furano ski resort.
This hotel is designed to be very convenient for guests, not only those using the ski resort, but also those traveling for sightseeing or business, as it is equipped with facilities that can accommodate various purposes.

The resort has a warm, homey atmosphere, and lively conversations always take place among guests of all nationalities.
Since it attracts very friendly travelers, you might have an experience similar to the "yuntaku" (a casual, informal gathering) that is popular in Okinawa.

The food selection is excellent, and I appreciate the wide variety of options, including both Japanese and Western cuisine!
The menu mainly features Western-style dishes, with options including pasta and plate meals."Restaurant JUN".

Enjoy a feast of seafood at the hotel, featuring sashimi made with seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido, salmon roe, dried Atka mackerel, and more."Japanese Restaurant Hotaru".
Both restaurants offer such a wide variety of dishes that it's hard to choose just one, so you can stay without getting bored!

<Facility Information: New Furano Hotel>
Address:14-38 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-22-2411
URL:http://www.furano.ne.jp/nf-hotel/

4-6. Pension Lavender

Pension Lavender offers such a warm and welcoming pension-like experience that you'll definitely want to return after your first visit!
The location is excellent, just a two-minute walk from the ski resort, and the owners are very friendly; there's practically nothing to criticize.

One of the most popular features of this guesthouse is the breakfast, which uses plenty of vegetables and herbs.
Furano is known for its truly delicious vegetables, and the chefs here skillfully bring out the natural sweetness and flavor of the vegetables in their dishes.
You'll be so captivated by it that you'll find yourself thinking, "I want to eat that breakfast again!" after you return from your trip!

In addition, the relaxing living room offers complimentary tea service and internet access, and a massage chair is available free of charge on the second floor.
We also have a coin laundry and a ski drying room, so skiers can use the facilities with peace of mind.
We also have a fireplace, so let's enjoy some winter-specific activities!

<Facility Information: Pension Lavender>
Address:16-21 Kitano-mine-cho, Furano City
Phone: 0167-23-1077

4-7. Furano Hotel

If you're looking for a high-class hotel in Furano, I would definitely recommend "Furano Hotei".
Spending time amidst vast nature is sure to create unforgettable memories.

The friendly service is very pleasant, and everyone who visits will be impressed by the service they receive.
It's a little far from the ski resort, but you can enjoy such a high-quality experience that the distance is well worth it.

The reason why couples, girls traveling together, and other groups would choose this place is because it offers a "sophisticated adult atmosphere."
The stylish furniture is arranged in an excellent layout, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely drink and have a pleasant conversation.
It's the perfect atmosphere for expressing gratitude that you might have been a little too shy to say before, or even for a marriage proposal, so why not spend some time with your loved one?

Furthermore, Furano Hotei is also noteworthy for its "commitment to food."
Many of the vegetables that are the hallmark of Furano French cuisine are grown in their own garden.

The beautifully colored vegetables, so stunning they'll take your breath away, transform into the indispensable main ingredient in Furano French cuisine.

In the hands of the head chef, any vegetable becomes delicious and beautiful.
The ingredients, arranged on a pure white plate, are a feast for the eyes, allowing you to experience the four seasons of Furano.

Breakfast is just bread and jam, but it's so delicious that I end up eating too much.
Why not enjoy more than just skiing at this hotel that continues to pursue its commitment to food excellence?

<Facility Information: Furano Hamatei>
Address:Gakuden 3-ku, Furano City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0167-23-8111
URL:http://www.jyozankei-daiichi.co.jp/furano/index.html

5. Furano Ski Information and Access

~Furano Ski Resort~
Address:Furano City, Hokkaido
Telephone number: 0167-22-1111
Lift ticket price: Adult ¥5,200, 4-person set available online for ¥14,800, etc.
URL:http://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/

~Transportation Access~
~By train (to JR Furano Station)~
・From JR Sapporo, transfer at Takikawa, 2 hours
・1 hour from JR Asahikawa
・2 hours and 30 minutes from JR Obihiro
* 5km from JR Furano Station, approximately 10 minutes by taxi (if there is no traffic).
~In the case of a car~
From Sapporo, take the Hokkaido Expressway (Sapporo IC - Mikasa IC) and Hokkaido Prefectural Road Bibai-Furano Line (Mikasa IC - Katsurazawa - Furano) for 114 km (approximately 2 hours).
Alternatively, take the Hokkaido Expressway (Sapporo IC/Takikawa IC) and National Route 38 for 143 km (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes).
・60km from Asahikawa via National Route 237 (approximately 1 hour 25 minutes)
・116km from Obihiro via National Route 38 (approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes)

Afterword

 

Furano Ski Resort is also attractive for its convenient location and excellent hotels, making it highly recommended for those who want to fully enjoy après-ski activities!
While the ski resorts are top-notch, if you're going to Hokkaido, why not spend some time in Furano, where you can enjoy the bounty of the land?

Travel memories fade with time, but one strong impression can last a lifetime.

Furano Ski Resort is sure to have that one special moment that will create lasting memories, so please consider it!

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