It is located in the Japanese city in the centre of Hokkaido; it is the northernmost island of Japan and can be reached easily from all the major airports in Sapporo and Asahikawa. The cool Siberian winds blow in winter season across the Okhotsk Sea and the snow gets dumb on an average of 8 meters of some and it becomes the lightest powder snow in the world. The economy runs on agricultural and tourism sectors. The local hotels and restaurants provide all the basic and natural facilities to its domestic and international visitors. It is not only a world class ski resort but also it hosts the 10 FIS Ski World Cups and 2 FIS Snowboard World Cups. It is a traditional Japanese city and the residents here are very friendly which make your stay easy and enjoyable. Furano Ski holidays are the best experience for you if you love winter sports. It is little colder than Niseko, Furano village is the town which is located on the edges of the ski fields.
Transportation and accommodation at Furano Ski Resort
There is variety of shuttle bus and day trips options for visitors to Furano, you will also find many indoor and outdoor activities. The busses operate during the winter season which makes easy for the tourists to reach many destinations. The bus tours are easily available for the tourists and reservations must be done by 5 pm one day before. Furano Biei International Tourism Centre will help you to gain all the information on ski tours and guided backcountry ski tours. Sapporo Airport on the island of Hokkaido is connected with international and domestic airlines. Qantas, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines all provide regular flights to Hokkaido. Trains are indirectly connected via Tikakawa Station, buses and taxis are available from airport to Furano Ski Resort.
There are no special units of accommodation in Furano. There are hotels in Japanese style with twin rooms. Pension is the
cheapest form of accommodation which provides breakfast and other facilities in Japanese style for comfortable stay.
There are sites where you can take the bliss of skiing with your family. The New Year event in Furano Ski Resort is wonderful. Furano ski Resort is a must visit destination for all the lovers of winter sports.
