How to reach Furano from Asahikawa or Sapporo, where to stay, what to eat, and a five-day ski itinerary.
Furano is about an hour by road from Asahikawa Airport and roughly two and a half hours from New Chitose. Winter coaches run direct, so a car is optional.
The Kitanomine side puts you closest to the lifts, while staying in Furano town widens your dinner options. Over five days, using Furano as a base with day trips to Tomamu or Asahidake works well.
Eat jingisukan, local Furano cheese and dairy, and soup curry. Winter hours are often shorter than listed, so check before you walk out.