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[2025-2026 Edition] 14 Recommended Ski Resorts Near Furano - Skiing Through Spectacular Mountain Views!
2025.12.19
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Kamikawa Town Shimukappu Village Shintoku Town Higashikawa Town Furano City Yubari City
At the ski resorts near Furano, you can enjoy the exhilaration of racing through towering mountains. The view from the summit, surrounded by nature, is exceptional. Enjoy the magnificent scenery in between skiing and snowboarding. This time, we will introduce ski resorts where you can ski down the mountain amidst breathtaking views!
- Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)
- Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)
- Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)
- Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)
- Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort (Shumukappu Village)
- Tokachi Sahoro Resort (Shintoku Town)
- Hidaka International Ski Resort (Hidaka Town)
- Minamifurano National Ski Resort (Minamifurano Town)
- Hinode Ski Resort (Kami-Furano Town)
- Katsurazawa National Ski Resort (Mikasa City)
- Shintokuyama Ski Resort (Shintoku Town)
- Shimukappu Central National Ski Resort (Shimukappu Village)
- Canmore Ski Village (Higashikawa Town)
- Biei Town Citizens' Ski Resort (Biei Town)
1. Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)
Furano Ski Resort is loved by many skiers as a ski resort where you can enjoy a wide variety of courses, a wide range of slopes, and the best quality snow. It is divided into two areas: the Furano Zone, where you can enjoy long courses, and the Kitanomine Zone, which has a wide variety of slopes. In addition to lifts, it is also equipped with a 6-seater gondola and a 101-seater ropeway. You can enjoy winter sports in comfort.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours First skiing: November 29th (Sat) to December 5th (Fri), 2025, 8:30am to 4:00pm or sunset ・Regular: Saturday, December 6th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm or sunset *Nighttime hours: Mid-December to March 21 (Sat) 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM / December 27 (Sat) to January 4 (Sun), and weekends and holidays 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Spring Skiing: March 23rd (Monday) to May 6th (Wednesday) 9:00am - 4:00pm ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・First time skiing, spring skiing: Adults 6,500 yen / 60 years and older 6,000 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger ・Normal: Adults 8,000 yen / 60 years and older 7,500 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City For details and maps of "Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)" please click here.
2. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)
Asahidake, known for its silvery white world of high-quality powder snow, is a dream destination for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world who enjoy mountain skiing. The Asahidake Ropeway takes skiers up to 1,600m in place of a ski lift. You can enjoy the light, flying snow and beautiful natural scenery such as diamond dust and sun pillars.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business days: Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 ■ Ropeway operating hours ・Availability begins on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 15:40 (last outbound train) ・March 1st (Sun) to 15th (Sun) 9:00-16:00 (last downbound train) ・March 16th (Monday) to May 10th (Sunday) 9:00am-5:00pm (last downbound train) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and above: 6,800 yen / Children: 4,500 yen *From March 16th: Junior high school students and above: 5,600 yen / Children: 3,900 yen ■Location: Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District For details and maps of "Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)" please click here
3. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort is Hokkaido's leading mountain ski resort, located on the northeastern slope of Mt. Kurodake. It is renowned for its magnificent views of Daisetsuzan and its high-quality snow. The season is long, stretching until mid-May, so you can ski for more than half the year. Sounkyo, which serves as a base for skiers, is also one of Hokkaido's top hot spring resorts, so you can enjoy a luxurious after-ski experience.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Monday, December 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:00-15:20 / Friday, March 20 - Wednesday, May 6 (planned) 9:00-15:20 ■Closed: No service for maintenance. No service for maintenance from Monday, March 2nd to Thursday, March 19th. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 5,200 yen / Elementary school students 2,600 yen ■Location: Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun For details and maps of "Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)" please click here.
4. Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)
This ski resort offers spectacular views of Sapporo and the Sea of Japan from the summit. With a longest run of 3,500m and a maximum slope of 45°, you can experience high-quality powder snow, and the diverse course layouts mean that skiers and snowboarders of all levels can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. It also offers a wide range of activities, including a freestyle park and pole course, making it a great choice for those looking for serious fun.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Sunday, March 29, 2026 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 6,000 yen / Seniors and junior and senior high school students 5,100 yen / Elementary school students 3,000 yen ■Address: 2-4 Suehiro, Yubari City Click here for details and maps of "Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)"
5. Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort (Shukuba Village)
This comprehensive resort, covering an area of approximately 1,000 hectares, includes a hotel, ski resort, and Hokkaido's largest indoor pool. During the ski season, you can enjoy the slopes surrounded by magnificent nature. Numerous programs for getting closer to nature are available throughout the year, and in winter, the "Ice Village" is held, creating a fantastical world of snow and ice.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours ・December 1, 2025 (Monday) to December 25, 2025 (Thursday) 8:45 to 16:00 ・December 26th (Friday) - March 31st, 2026 (Tuesday) 8:45-18:00 April 1st (Wed) - 5th (Sun) 9:00-16:00 *From 15:30 onwards, only the Tower Mountain side operates. ■Price ・Sunday, December 21, 2025 - March 2026: 12 years old and over: 8,000 yen / 60 years old and over: 7,500 yen / 7 to 11 years old: 6,000 yen ・December 1st (Mon) - 20th (Sat), April 1st (Wed) - 5th (Sun): 12 years and older: 5,000 yen / 7-11 years old: 2,500 yen ■Location: Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District For details and maps of "Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort (Shumukappu Village)," please click here.
6. Tokachi Sahoro Ski Resort (Shintoku Town)
Sahoro Resort offers a variety of leisure programs for each season. In winter, you can enjoy not only skiing but also a variety of nature tours unique to Tokachi. You can enjoy winter sports on high-quality, feather-light and fluffy powder snow while admiring the contrast between the blue sky and the white snow and the vast Tokachi Plain.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours ・Thursday, December 4, 2025 to Sunday, April 5, 2026 (scheduled) 9:00-16:00 ・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from December 20th (Sun) to March 22nd (Sun) 9:00-18:00 ・December 27th (Sat) - January 4th (Sun) 9:00-18:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 8,800 yen / Ages 60 and over, 4 years old to elementary school students 7,000 yen ■Location: Karikachi Plateau, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun For details and maps of "Tokachi Sahoro Resort (Shintoku Town)" please click here
7. Hidaka International Ski Resort (Hidaka Town)
Hidaka International Ski Resort is the only authentic ski resort in the Hidaka region. Overlooking the vast landscape, you can ski down a variety of dynamic courses, with courses for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. Snowboarding is also available, and there is also a sledding course so even small children can enjoy themselves. During the season, various events such as ski competitions are held.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - mid-March 2026 (planned) 9:00-16:00 / Night games 16:00-20:00 *Please check the official website for night game dates. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and above: 4,000 yen / 55 years and older: 3,000 yen / Elementary school students: 2,500 yen ■Address: 441-1 Tomioka, Hidaka-cho, Saru-gun For details and maps of "Hidaka International Ski Resort (Hidaka Town)" please click here.
8. Minamifurano National Ski Resort (Minamifurano Town)
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 the snowboarding course, so you can enjoy a wide range of terrain. It is fully equipped with night skiing facilities, so you can also use it at night. There are also snowy mountains for children and sledding, so the whole family can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 ・December 20th (Sat) – December 30th (Tue) 9:00 – 16:00 ・January 2nd (Friday) to March 22nd (Sunday) 9:00-21:00 *Sundays 9:00-16:00, except when Monday is a national holiday, night skiing will also be available on Sundays and national holidays. ■Closed on Mondays *Open if Monday is a public holiday, December 31st, January 1st ■Price: 8-hour lift ticket: High school students and above: 2,500 yen / Elementary and middle school students: 1,500 yen ■Location: Minamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Ikutora For more information and maps about Minamifurano National Ski Resort (Minamifurano Town), please click here.
9. Hinode Ski Resort (Kami-furano Town)
Located within Hinode Park, this ski resort is easily accessible, just 400 meters from the city center and a 15-minute walk from the station. On clear days, you can enjoy a dynamic panoramic view of the Tokachi Mountain Range while skiing. Although the slopes are compact, it is popular with families as a casual ski resort.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - March 2026 9:00-20:30 *The opening date has been postponed due to a lack of snow. Please check the official website for opening status (as of December 16th). ■Prices: (Reference: Past prices) 1-day lift ticket: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 500 yen ■Address: Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Higashi 1-sen, Kita 27 For details and maps of "Hinode Ski Resort (Kami-furano Town)" please click here.
10. Katsurazawa National Ski Resort (Mikasa City)
This ski resort offers courses for all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers. On weekends and holidays, a kids' park is open for young children to enjoy, with tube slides and play equipment, making it a fun facility for the whole family.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - March 2026 (planned) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and above: 2,410 yen / Middle school students: 1,780 yen / 60 years old and above/elementary school students: 1,360 yen ■Location: 50 Nishi Katsurazawa, Mikasa City For details and maps of "Katsurazawa National Ski Resort (Mikasa City)", please click here.
11. Shintokuyama Ski Resort (Shintoku Town)
Located close to the city center and a 7-minute walk from JR Shintoku Station, this ski resort offers a spectacular view from the summit. The slopes are suitable for beginners to advanced skiers, so it's great for families as well as individuals. You can enjoy a thrilling run while looking out at Mount Meakan and the Daisetsuzan mountain range in the distance.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■Opening days: Late December to March of the following year. *Opening date undecided due to lack of snow. Please check the official website for opening status. (As of December 17th) Weekdays 10:00-16:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9:30-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,000 yen / Junior high school students and younger 900 yen ■Address: Shintoku-cho, Shintoku Base Line 9 For details and maps of "Shintokuyama Ski Resort (Shintoku Town)" please click here.
12. Shimukappu Central National Ski Resort (Shimukappu Village)
This ski resort can be seen directly in front of you from National Route 237 in Shimukappu Village. The lift has two unusual rope-towing systems with wires and plastic back support, and the great thing about it is that you can use them for free. The slope with a maximum gradient of 25 degrees and a maximum run of about 1000m is suitable for snowboarding and is fully equipped for night skiing.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■ Opening hours: Early January - Scheduled Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15:00-20:00 / Tuesday, Thursday 15:00-18:00 / Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 13:00-18:00 ■ Price: Free ■Location: Chuo, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District For details and maps of "National Shimukappu Central Ski Resort (Shimukappu Village)" please click here
13. Canmore Ski Village (Higashikawa Town)
Canmore Ski Village is attractive for its wide variety of courses. It features not only skiing and snowboarding, but also cross-country courses, allowing you to enjoy a variety of winter activities. There are six courses suitable for beginners to advanced skiers. There are also night skiing facilities, so you can enjoy skiing all day long.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - March 2026 (planned) 9:00-20:30 *Night games from 16:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (night skiing not available) 3,000 yen for junior high school students and older / 2,500 yen for those 65 years of age and older and elementary school students and younger ■Address: Kitoushi Forest Park, 44-banchi, Nishi 5-go, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun For more information and maps about Canmore Ski Village (Higashikawa Town), please click here.
14. Biei Town Citizens' Ski Resort (Biei Town)
This ski resort is free and easy for families to use. There is a rope tow system that allows you to climb the slopes with your skis attached to the ground and pulled by a rope, so even beginners who are not good at getting on and off the lift can enjoy it with peace of mind. In addition to skiing, you can also enjoy snowboarding.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: From late December ・Winter break (until Sunday, January 18th) and weekends and holidays: 9:00-19:00 ・January 2nd (Friday) and 3rd (Saturday) 9:00-16:00 ・Weekdays from Monday, January 19th onwards: 13:00-19:00 ■ Price: Free ■Location: Omuramurayama, Biei Town, Kamikawa District For details and maps of "Biei Town Citizens Ski Resort (Biei Town)" please click here
*All information listed is current as of December 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
