Furano Ski Resort ['25-26]

A vast powder snow field consisting of two areas that gives you a sense of the grandeur of Hokkaido

Furano is a Hokkaido-representative resort complex, boasting magnificent views of the Tokachi and Daisetsuzan mountain ranges, as well as the scale of its slopes and the high level of its facilities. The two zones, Kitanomine and Furano, are connected at the top of the slopes, and offer a total of 28 courses with a wide variety that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers

The biggest appeal of Furano Ski Resort is that you can enjoy both ultra-dry powder, unique to its inland location, and beautifully groomed slopes. The views from the lifts are also superb, allowing you to immerse yourself in the magnificent nature of Hokkaido.

There are ungroomed courses in both zones, and staying at the New Furano Prince Hotel is convenient if you want to be among the first to enjoy the powder in the Furano zone.

Enjoy a private slope and a special lunch at "FURANO bonchi Powder First Track with Photo Session"

Head to the mountaintop on a special ropeway service, aiming for dawn.
As the sun rises, ski down the untouched slopes while admiring the spectacular view of the Tokachi Mountain Range. Enjoy a luxurious moment having the world-renowned "fluffy and smooth" powder snow created by the basin climate all to yourself, captured by photographer Kei Sato, known for his "Skiing Around the World" series. You'll receive the video data as a gift. Depending on the conditions, you might even encounter fantastical natural phenomena such as "diamond dust" or "sun pillars."

After skiing, you can enjoy a "First Track Bento" prepared by the head chef in a special room for skiers debuting at the hotel, which includes Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine and desserts made with ingredients from Hokkaido

Maximum gradient: 34 degrees, average gradient: 23 degrees / Distance: 830m / Slope orientation: East

This ungroomed course starts from the peak of the Kitanomine Zone at an elevation of 943m. The maximum slope is 34 degrees, and if dry powder accumulates here, overhead spray is a must. Another attractive feature is that you can approach it in one go using the Kitanomine Gondola. This is definitely the place to head to first thing in the morning

Maximum gradient: 25 degrees, average gradient: 18 degrees / Distance: 430m / Slope orientation: -

This ungroomed course starts from the top of the Furano Zone. It's not long, but the powder snow at an altitude of 1,064m is of the highest quality. The scenery from here is particularly beautiful. When there is no snowfall, the slope becomes technical and mogul-filled

Maximum gradient: 22 degrees, average gradient: 12 degrees / Distance: 1750m / Slope orientation: -

You can enjoy a long ride of 1,750m through birch forests and over undulating terrain