Furano Ski Resort is a ski area in Hokkaido with 2 webcams, 28 runs, 11 lifts and 839 m vertical.
An adult day ticket costs ¥9,000.
Furano Ski Resort is in central Hokkaido and known for high-quality powder and scenery. 2 webcams, 28 runs, 11 lifts and 839 m vertical.
2026-27 season: opening Sat, November 28, planned closing Wed, May 5 (source: resort site, checked October 27).
Cameras are expected to come back online when the season starts (opening: Sat, November 28). Some cameras stream all year: press play to try one.
The longest run is about 4 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥9,000 (check the resort for current prices).
Still images from the resort's cameras show the slopes. Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Furano Ski Resort come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Hokkaido.
Regular period (Dec 5 to Mar 22). Elementary age and under ski free. ¥7,500 for SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members
Prices checked 18 Oct 2026
Rental Prices (1 Day) (Official)
Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥6,600 JPY
Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥4,400 JPY
Jacket + Pants: ¥5,500 JPY
Board/Skis Only: ¥4,400 JPY
The Prince Hotel counter is the fastest pickup; shops in Furano town run around JPY 4,000 a day.
Getting there
Distance from Tokyo: 1,200 km
Car: 1h from Asahikawa Airport
Bus: From Asahikawa Station 1.5h (¥1,000)
Flight: Haneda→Asahikawa (1h40m) is nearest. New Chitose is 2.5h by car. Source: Furano Ski Resort official
Road Conditions & Access
Tyres: Studless winter tyres are effectively mandatory December to March. Hire cars include them in winter, but specify 4WD.
Driving: Expect packed snow and ice as the norm. Whiteouts erase visibility and expressways close without much warning in a blizzard, so avoid driving after dark.
Live closures: Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau publishes real-time closures.
Things to do nearby
Ski-in/ski-out stays
Shin Furano Prince Hotel: 407-room ski-in/ski-out hotel on the Furano Zone with the Shisai no Yu hot-spring baths.
Dining & Activities
Downhill Restaurant: Only mountaintop hut at Furano Zone summit. Japanese dishes, a fireplace lounge and views of the slopes.
Fenix Restaurant & Bar: At Fenix Furano, base of Kitanomine Gondola. Tempura, shabu-shabu, buta-don, gyu-don, ramen with bar service.
Bistro Le Chemin: French cuisine with Japanese twist using local produce. Extensive Bordeaux wine list. Reservation highly recommended.
Furano Delice Cafe: Famous Furano milk pudding, cakes with local Hokkaido milk and cheese. Floor-to-ceiling windows with Furano views.
LOUNGE 1909: Draft Japanese sake at 0°C, regional sake, artisanal cocktails. Father-son duo (Michael & Wesley), cozy atmosphere.
Hot Air Balloon Free Flight: Float up to 1,000m altitude for aerial views of Mt. Tokachi and Furano Basin. Chance to see diamond dust. Winter-only.
Furano Kan Kan Mura (Snow Village): Snow and ice village with snow dome, ice bar (2000 snow blocks), Japan's longest snow tubing (201m), illuminations.
Ningle Terrace: Artisan village with traditional handicraft shops, illuminated with fairy lights in winter. Open year-round.
Furano is known for its light, dry powder snow and views of the Tokachi Mountain Range. It hosted FIS World Cup events and offers excellent groomed runs alongside untouched powder zones.
How does Furano compare to Niseko?
Furano receives less snow than Niseko but has even lighter, drier powder due to its inland location. It is less crowded, more Japanese-oriented, and has fewer international tourists.
How do I get to Furano from Sapporo?
Furano is about 2 hours from Sapporo by car or 2.5 hours by train. The Lavender Express train runs from Sapporo to Furano Station. Shuttle buses connect the station to the ski resort.
Is Furano good for beginners?
Yes, Furano has excellent beginner areas at the base of both Furano Zone and Kitanomine Zone. The resort offers ski schools with English-speaking instructors and gentle progression terrain.
What is there to do in Furano besides skiing?
Furano is famous for its lavender fields in summer and wine production. In winter, visitors go to the town, local restaurants serving farm-to-table cuisine, and the Ningle Terrace craft village.