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Furano and its suburbs] 15 recommended ski resorts, skiing in the midst of spectacular views from the mountains!

2023.11.24

Kamikawa Town Shimukappu Village Shintoku Town Higashikawa Town Furano City Yubari City

At ski resorts near Furano, you can enjoy the exhilaration of running through towering mountains. The view of nature from the top is exceptional. Enjoy the magnificent scenery between skiing and snowboarding. In this issue, we will introduce ski resorts where you can ski from the mountains with spectacular views!

1. Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)
Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town )
Mount Race Swiss Ski Resort (Yubari City)
Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort (Shimukappu Village)
Tokachi Sahoro Resort (Shintoku Town)
Hidaka International Ski Resort (Hidaka Town )
Minami Furano Ski Resort (Minami Furano Town )
Hinode Ski Resort (Kamifurano Town)
Hokusei Ski Resort (Nakafurano Town )
Katsurazawa National Ski Resort (Mikasa City)
Shintokuyama Ski Resort (Shintoku Town)
Shimokappu Central Ski Area (Shimokappu Village)
Canmore Ski Village (Higashikawa Town)
15. Biei Ski Resort (Biei Town )

Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)

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Furano Ski Resort continues to be loved by many skiers as a ski resort where they can enjoy full slopes with a variety of courses and the best snow quality. It is divided into two major areas: the Furano Zone, where you can enjoy long courses, and the Kita-no-Mine Zone, where you can enjoy a rich variety of courses. In addition to lifts, the resort is also equipped with 6-seater gondolas and 101-seater ropeways. Visitors can enjoy winter sports in comfort.

Season 2023-2024
Operating hours
Saturday, November 25 - Sunday, March 24, 2024: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 25, 2024 - Monday, May 6, 2024: 9:00 - 16:00
Night skiing: 16:00-18:00 (until 19:30 on weekends and holidays)
■Fare: 1-day lift ticket
Normal: 7,000 yen / 60 years old and over: 6,400 yen / Free for elementary school students
Fees vary depending on the season of use.
Location: Naka-goryo, Furano-shi
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Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)

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Asahidake, known for its silvery white world of high-quality powder snow, is a favorite destination for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world who enjoy mountain skiing. Asahidake ropeway takes skiers up to 1,600m instead of ski lifts. You can enjoy the light, soaring snow and beautiful nature such as diamond dust and sun pillars.

[2023-2024 season].
Operating hours: Friday, December 22 - around May of the following year 9:00-15:40
Fees: One-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and older: 5,900 yen / Child: 4,100 yen
Location: Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)

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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort is Hokkaido's representative mountain ski resort located on the northeast slope of Mt. Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area has a reputation for its great views of Mt. Sounkyo, which serves as a base for skiers, is a first-class hot spring resort in Hokkaido, so you can enjoy a luxurious après-ski experience.

Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Thursday, November 30 - Monday, May 6, 2024 9:00 - 15:20
Maintenance suspension: Thursday, January 4, 2024 - Friday, February 16, 2024
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 4,300 yen / Elementary school students 2,150 yen
Location: Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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Mount Race Swiss Ski Resort (Yubari City)

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Mount Race is a ski resort where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Sapporo and the Sea of Japan from the top of the mountain. With a maximum run length of 3,500 meters and a maximum slope angle of 45°, visitors can experience high-quality powder snow and enjoy skiing and snowboarding from beginners to experts on a variety of course layouts. The park also offers a freestyle park and pole courses for those who want to have a full-fledged skiing and snowboarding experience.

Open: December 20, 2023-2024 season
Operating hours: December 20 (Wed) - March 31 (Sun), 2024 9:00 - 16:00
Fees: One-day lift ticket: Adults 6,000 yen / Seniors, junior high and high school students 5,100 yen / Elementary school students 3,000 yen
Location: 2-4 Suehiro, Yubari City
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5. Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort (Shimukappu Village)

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This comprehensive resort with a hotel, ski resort, and Hokkaido's largest indoor swimming pool is located in an area of approximately 1,000 hectares, and visitors can enjoy the slopes surrounded by magnificent nature. The resort offers many nature programs both in summer and winter, and in winter, the fantastic world of snow and ice, "Ice Town Ice Village," is held.

Season 2023-2024
■Opening Hours
December 1 (Fri.) - December 25 (Thu.) 8:45 - 16:00
Friday, December 26 - Monday, April 1, 2024: 8:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fees: Adults 7,000 yen / 60 years and older 6,500 yen / 7-12 years 5,000 yen
Location: Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu-gun
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6.Tokachi Sahoro Resort (Shintoku Town)

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Sahoro Resort offers various leisure programs depending on the season. In winter, in addition to skiing, visitors can enjoy a number of nature tours unique to Tokachi. Visitors can enjoy winter sports in the contrast of the blue sky and white snow and the vast Tokachi Plain, while enjoying the high-quality powder snow as light and fluffy as a feather.

Season 2023-2024
Business Hours
December 3 (Sun) - March 31 (Sun), 2024 9:00 - 16:00
*Open until 18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from December 23 (Sat) to March 17 (Sun), 2024.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 7,700 yen / 60 years old and over, 4 years old to elementary school students 6,160 yen
Location: Karikatsu Kogen, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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7. Hidaka International Ski Resort (Hidaka Town)

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Hidaka Kokusai Ski Resort is the only real ski resort in the Hidaka region. It offers dynamic downhill skiing on varied courses overlooking the vast landscape, with courses for beginners and advanced skiers alike. Snowboarding is also available, and there is a sledding course for small children to enjoy. Various events such as ski competitions are held during the season.

Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Saturday, December 23 - mid-March of the following year 9:00 - 21:00 *Night skiing is available from 16:00
Fees: One-day lift ticket: Adult 3,200 yen / Over 55 2,200 yen / Elementary school student 2,000 yen
Location: 441-1, Aza-Tomioka, Hidaka-cho, Saru-gun
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8. Kokusetsu Minami Furano Ski Resort (Minami Furano Town)

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Located on the south side of Lake Kanayama, this ski resort can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. There are no restrictions on snowboarding courses, so you can ski in a wide open space. Night skiing is also available. There is also a snow hill for children and sledding, so families can enjoy skiing with peace of mind.

Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Thursday, December 28 - Sunday, March 17, 2024, 9:00 - 21:00 (*Open until 16:00 on Sundays in 2023)
Fees: 8-hour lift ticket Adult 2,500 yen / Child 1,500 yen
Location: Aza-Ikitora, Minamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun
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9. Hinode Ski Resort (Kamifurano Town)

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The ski resort in Hinode Park, 400 meters from the city center and a 15-minute walk from the station, is easily accessible. On a clear day, the Tokachi Mountain range can be seen from the ski slope, and a dynamic panoramic view can be enjoyed. Although the slopes are compact, they are well known as a casually accessible ski resort with many families.

Regular season
Operating hours: Late December through March of the following year 9:00 - 20:30
Fees: Adult 1,000 yen / Child 500 yen for a one-day lift ticket
Location: No. 27, Higashi-1-sen Kita, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun
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10. Hokusei Ski Resort (Nakafurano Town)

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In summer, the hill of rest and relaxation, where lavender and other colorful flowers bloom, opens as Hokusei Ski Resort, a silvery-white world where skiers gather in winter. The slopes have both pressured and unpressured portions, so the morning after a snowfall, you can enjoy a mini backcountry experience. There is also a space for sledding, snow tubing, and other snow activities.

Regular season
Business hours: Mid-January to early March of the following year 9:00-16:00 (until 20:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Fees: *Please wait for the official announcement of the fees for the 2023-2024 season.
Location: 1-41 Miyamachi, Nakafurano Town
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11. Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Resort (Mikasa City)

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This is a ski resort where everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy their favorite courses according to their level. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, a kids' park is open, where you can enjoy tubing and playground equipment, making it a fun facility for families with young children.

[2023-2024 Season].
Operating hours: December 24 (Sun.) - March 2024 9:00 - 16:00
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adults 2,410 yen / Junior high school students 1,780 yen / Elementary school students 60 years old and up 1,360 yen
Please wait for the official announcement of the prices for the 2023-2024 season.
Location: 50 Nishikatsurazawa, Mikasa City
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12. Shintokuyama Ski Resort (Shintoku Town)

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Located just a 7-minute walk from JR Shintoku Station and very close to the city center, this ski resort offers a spectacular view from the top of the mountain. The slopes are suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers, and can be enjoyed by individuals as well as families. The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular, and is perfect for both individuals and families.

Regular season
Operating hours: Late December through March of the following year: Weekdays 10:00 - 16:00 / Weekends and holidays 9:30 - 16:00
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adults 2,000 yen / Junior high school students and under 900 yen
Location: Aza-Shintoku Baseline 9, Shintoku-cho
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13. National Shimukappu Central Ski Area (Shimukappu Village)

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This is a small ski resort visible from Route 237 in Shimukappu Village. The lift has two unusual rope toys with plastic waist supports on the wires, and they are free to use. The course has a maximum slope of 25 degrees and the longest run is about 1,000 meters. Snowboards can also be skied and night skiing facilities are available.

Regular season
Business hours: Early January - 13:00-20:00 *Varies depending on the day of the week.
Fee：Free of charge
Location: Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu-gun
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14. Canmore Ski Village (Higashikawa Town)

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Canmore Ski Village offers a wide variety of courses. It features skiing and snowboarding as well as cross-country courses, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of winter activities. It is equipped with six courses, suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced skiers. Night skiing facilities are also available, so you can ski all day long.

Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Saturday, December 23 - Late March, 2024 9:00 - 20:30 *Night skiing: 16:30~.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (no night skiing) Adults 2,500 yen / Children 65 and over and elementary school students and under 2,000 yen
Location: In Kitoushi Forest Park, 44 Nishi 5-go-Kita, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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15. Biei Ski Resort (Biei Town)

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This is an attractive ski resort that is free of charge and can be used casually. There is a rope tow where visitors are pulled up the slope by a rope with their skis attached to the ground, making it easy for beginners who have trouble getting on and off the lifts. In addition to skiing, snowboarding can also be enjoyed.

2023-2024 Season】】Opening hours: Late December to late December
Operating hours: Late Dec.
Fees: Free of charge
Location：Omura-murayama, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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All information is current as of December 2023.
All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.