Furano Ski Area

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Weather at Furano

⛅sunny

Low: 5°C / High: 5°C

Wind: SE 3 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 0 cm

7 days: 74 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 90 cm

Season Total: 615 cm

Resort Status

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2025View Full Report →

Resort Overview

Furano ski resort is a hidden gem of a resort that is slowly getting more and more international attention as travellers are seeking a more authentic Japanese skiing experience. The ski resort is tucked deep in the centre of Hokkaido which is a large island found at the very top of Japan. Furano ski field first opened to the public in 1962 and has been operating consistently for the last 62 years with the Kitanomine area getting the first ski lifts and then in the early 80s the resort expanded to include the now known Furano zone, which together make up the Furano ski area. Thanks to its location in the centre of Hokkaido Furano ski resort will typically open earlier than most other resorts in Japan and remain open will until mid-April, with the peak of the skiing and snowboarding happening during the months of January and February.

Trails & Terrain

Trails

Total Runs

Total Area

479 ac

193.8 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner

40%

Intermediate

40%

Advanced

15%

Expert

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Furano Lift System

At Furano Japan you will find 9 different lifts taking riders high up onto the mountain peaks, one of these is an aerial tram which carries 101 passengers, something we always think is an incredible part of any resort that offers these types of lifts. Rounding out the remaining lifts there is a 6-person Gondola, two quad lifts and 5 double lifts.

Lifts

Total Lifts

Lift Types

Lift Breakdown

Double Chair

Quad Chair

Surface Lift

Aerial Tram

Gondola

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Location & Getting There

Furano ski area is tucked deep into Hokkaido and its relatively easy to access. Once you fly into Sapporo international airport (New Chitose Airport) you can either rent a car, get on a bus, take a train into Sapporo, and then get a bus transfer, or take a lengthy train all the way to Furano ski field. For those who choose to drive we recommend you get a car with AWD just for the extra safety and if you are finding yourself driving on a stormy day make sure you take your time, have extra supplies in the car as the travel time can easily double. The other option is to fly into Asahikawa airport which is smaller than Sapporo airport however a lot closer to the town and ski resort of Furano Japan. Both JAL and ANA have daily flights from Tokyo Haneda airport through to Asahikawa airport.

Furano

, hokkaido

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Season Info

During a typical winter season at Furano Japan the ski resort will see a total snowfall of 11m or 440” of incredibly light powder snow that the who region or country is known for, there are some storm cycles which can last for weeks with continual snowfall every single night. During the peak of the seasons when the snow starts to really fall the resort can open up the 479 acres of terrain. Whilst this number might appear small when comparing to resorts in other countries, you don’t come to Japan for huge mega resorts, you come to Furano Japan for the snow, the tree skiing, and the overall experience.

Current Season

2024-2025

Opening Day

11/24/2024

Closing Day

5/5/2025

Days Open

163

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