Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Furano Ski Resort, Prince Snow Resorts Furano
Use the resort’s current trail map and posted signs for lift, trail and boundary information.
Typically late November to early May
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Summer ropeway sightseeing, mountain walks, Garden of Wind and tree trekking.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Summer visit planning
- Ropeway operates defined summer and autumn dates, subject to change.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/furano/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 3524
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 771
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 2753
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:00–19:30 · Furano Zone from mid-December and Kitanomine Zone from late December, both through March 21, 2027 · Weekday night access ends at 18:00; 19:30 applies on weekends, holidays, and December 26–January 3.
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Reported average snowfall (in).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Furano Tourism access and local connections ↗Distinct Furano town, Kitanomine and New Prince bases; airport and local bus/rail links. Published driving estimates are summer estimates, not winter guarantees. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hokkaido Access Network winter bus routes ↗Winter bus route options from New Chitose, Asahikawa and Sapporo; date-specific availability must be checked. No seasonal sightseeing train recommended for winter. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Shin Furano Prince winter stay ↗Operator confirms hotel ski-in/out access, rental services, Shisai no Yu natural hot springs, relaxation treatments, restaurants and Ningle Terrace craft shopping. No exclusivity or skiing directly from a bedroom established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Shin Furano Prince seasonal maintenance notice ↗Official October 6 notice identifies autumn hotel/facility maintenance closures and staggered reopening. Used only to advise checking facility opening for travel dates, not a permanent closure or an exact schedule. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano Natulux official site ↗Current operator identity and direct booking website. Hotel at Asahimachi 1-35, Furano; spa, room and restaurant navigation. English page is a thin updating placeholder, so Japanese operator content used. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Natulux Spa & Relaxation ↗Separate male/female baths; men’s sauna and women’s reservation-based stone bath. No rooftop, natural hot spring or free ski shuttle verified. Current page links a women’s spa maintenance notice; advise confirming availability without guessing its dates. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano accommodation association directory ↗Local lodging association places Furano Natulux in its section of hotels near Furano Station at Asahimachi 1-35. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Kamifurano tourism: Furano Hops Hotel ↗Destination listing identifies hilltop European-style hotel at North 25Go West 2Sen, Kamifurano, with restaurant, parking and Wi-Fi; links operator hops.e-tetora.com. Not central Furano or near JR Furano Station. No ski shuttle verified. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano Hostel official site ↗Furano Hostel at 3-20 Okamachi, Nakafurano, walk from JR Nakafurano Station; advance email reservation, meals arranged in advance, dinner not every day, private-room requests subject to party-size restrictions. No ski shuttle or communal kitchen verified. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano tourism: Furano Youth Hostel ↗Destination listing uses Furano Youth Hostel and matches operator at Nakafurano Okamachi 3-20, phone0167-44-4441 and furanoyh email. This reconciles the existing named card to current Furano Hostel without a distinct-business replacement. Seasonal closure dates in listing are not rolled forward. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano International Snowsports School ↗FISS offers ski and snowboard tuition from beginner to advanced levels. It states SIA-Japan accreditation and lists separate Kitanomine and Shin Prince/Furano Zone meeting-area links. Its team is multilingual; native-English staffing is not guaranteed. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
FISS Ski Lessons ↗Current 2026/27 ski menu has private coaching for individuals or a self-organised family/friends group, plus first-timer ski group lessons. The page links direct booking; private-only claims are no longer accurate. Exact prices, group limits, dates and temporary promotions excluded. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano Snow School,Ski and Snowboard School//Sportpia Furano ↗Furano Snow School offers English ski and snowboard instruction in private and group lessons. The Furano Snow School Price List 2026-2027 includes Private Lesson, First Timer’s Group Lesson, Adult Group Lesson, and Kids Group Lesson. Kids group age is 6–12. Sportpia Furano address: Kitanomine Terminal LB, Furano. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rhythm Furano | Local Retail, Ski & Snowboard Rentals & Gear Service ↗Rhythm Furano is situated a few minutes walk from the Kitanomine Gondola at Kitanomine Main Street, 14-5 Kitanominecho, Furano. The store offers premium rentals, custom boot-fitting appointments, and retail. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before start; prebooked pickup begins at 1 pm the previous day. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano resort — restaurant directory ↗Restaurant Downhill is beside the Furano Ropeway summit station and offers meals and tea. Hokkaido Tomikawa ramen is beside the ropeway lower station. Furano Curry Jam occupies Kitanomine terminal 1F and Cise 2F; both describe lunch and après-ski food/drinks. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano Wine House — operator ↗Wine House is a restaurant on a hill overlooking Furano and the Tokachi mountains. It serves Western-style cooking with local ingredients, including Furano wine and cheese. Address: Shimizuyama, Furano. Opening and temporary closure notices are in its information section. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano Tourism Association — Tomikawa Seimenjo ↗Tomikawa Seimenjo is a ramen shop in the city centre at 12-22 Hinode-machi, Furano. It makes its own noodles, matching noodle styles to broth, including richer miso and lighter soy-sauce ramen. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Kumagera — retained October 27 evidence ↗Kumagera opened in 1980 and serves Furano local cuisine. The restaurant uses locally grown ingredients. A basement bar serves local sake. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Furano Marche — retained October 27 evidence ↗Furano Marche is an active market complex in Furano. Its official site publishes current 2026 food-tenant updates. The complex includes food stalls, bakery products and local goods. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Soh's Bar — retained October 27 evidence ↗Soh’s Bar is operated by New Furano Prince Hotel. The venue uses stone, timber and a fireplace. The operator identifies it as an adults-only evening bar. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
