Furano Ski Holiday Guide
"Furano is probably the most authentic of all the Japanese resorts we feature. I really liked it, it is worth bearing in mind though that the resort is very strict with its off-piste policy - you’ll have to book a guide to enter the backcountry – well worth it though! I highly recommend to book a backcountry tour to Mt. Asahidake – ski some of the best powder on a live volcano, and on clear days you can see plumes of white smoke billowing from its vents – unreal!" Annika, Product Manager
Furano is the one of the main ski resorts in Hokkaido, and although it has played host to the World Cup Snowboard and several FIS Ski Races it is still relavtively unknown to western skiers and snowboarders.
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The ski resort of Furano is split into two areas, the Kitanomine zone and the Furano zone both of which offer a wide variety of terrain for all levels of skier and snowboarder including long groomers over 4km in length, some long steep unpacked powder areas and exciting world cup pistes. A unique attraction to Japanese ski resorts is night skiing. In Furano night skiing and snowboarding is open until 9pm every day, so you can really make the most of the powder! Although famed for it's powder, it is worth noting that Furano maintains a strict 'no off-piste' policy which restricts you to the marked runs only - a rule which the ski patrol stick closely to. However, there are plenty of tree runs and steep terrain where you can find fresh lines after a storm. If groomed pistes are what you're looking for, the Furano is the answer, they maintain immaculate pistes. You will be quite content skiing for days on end on fine corduroy runs, with choices for all abilities. If you're more of a powder hound, then head to the Kitanomine Zone where you will find some good runs but our top tip is to befriend a local who will show you some hidden treasures. |
Furano
- Season
- Early Dec - Early Apr
- Ski Area
- 700 - 3966 ft
- Annual Snow
- 40+ ft
- Number of Lifts
- 10
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