Skiing at Furano

The Furano Basin is the geographic centre of Hokkaido, and is one of the most blessed natural areas in Hokkaido being nestled between two mountain ranges.

A wild fluctuating micro climate (very cold in winter contrast with hot and dry summers) helps to produce Hokkaidos most consistent, reliable snow conditions. Furano is renowned for having more sunny blue bird ski days than most other resorts on Hokkaido.

Furano skiing & snowboarding can be accessed from two lift systems: a 100-person tram based at the New Furano Prince Hotel and the Kitanomine Gondola in the resort accommodation village. Local transport connects the two with relative ease. Outdoor Travel Japan guests will find Furano one of the most user friendly places with English speaking mobile-mountain hosts both on and at the base of the mountain.

Furano is also close to nearby Asahikawa which is a small city with its own international airport. In addition to a myriad of shopping, dining & restaurant options, Asahikawa is the base camp for a number of regional ski resorts that Furano guests may wish to take advantage of while visiting central Hokkaido.

Outdoor Travel Japan Representative Office

Furano Outdoor Travel Japan has staff on hand to meet/greet & offer you in resort services for the convience during your stay.

Furano Activities

Outdoor Travel Japan offers tours varying tours both throughout the winter and summer months whereby you can experience some of the day to day pleasantries the local Japanese take part in.

• Hot Air Ballooning - Rise to 1000m for views of the Taisetusan range while watching diamond dust.
• Ice Fishing - Pond Smelt is the prize catch & yours will be deep fried & served up with local mushrooms.
• Snow Mobile Tour - Tours range from 10-30km in length with access to remote & beautiful natural areas.
• Dog Sled Tours - How the remote Aboriginal Japanese people got around in winter.
• Pottery Classes -  make your own souvenir guided by local Japanese trades person. Lunch is included.
• Ice Cream & Jam Classes  - Use Hokkaido's native berries to make & eat delicious ice cream & jam.
• Whitewater Rafting  - Hokkaido's number one Rafting location, the Mukawa River, makes for an experience you won't forget. Half-day and full-day tours.
• Abseiling/Rappelling  - Located at "Red Rock" besides the Mukawa River, offers a great location for beginners to experienced participants.
• Canyoning  - Float, jump, walk, etc., down one of the area's canyoning rivers, whilst taking in the magnificent natural surrounds. This tour caters for anyone with a thirst for adventure.
• Mountain Biking  - HIt the trails on a half-day, or full-day mountain biking tour. Autumn time, with the changing colour of the leaves makes for a breath-taking trip.