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Furano Trails

Furano Ski Resort is divided into the Furano Zone and Kitanomine Zone, which are connected at the top of the mountain by a common trail. The ski resort has a variety of terrain suitable for all levels of skiers from beginner to advanced. There are two magic carpet escalators accessed slopes for children. To challenge yourself, there are ungroomed powder runs and steep cruisers that have been used for FIS world cup races in the past.

Difficulty of Terrain & Elevation

Difficulty of Terrain

Elevation

Peak 1,074m
Vertical Descent 839m
Base 235m

Trail Information

Trail Slope Angle Length
Max Average
Furano Zone
BeginnerD1 26° 12° 795m
BeginnerD2 23° 10° 510m
BeginnerB1 25° 12° 1,410m
BeginnerB2 18° 10° 660m
BeginnerC1 19° 10° 700m
IntermediateE2 31° 17° 620m
IntermediateD3 22° 13° 530m
IntermediateA1 21° 14° 850m
IntermediateA2 22° 12° 1,750m
IntermediateC2 20° 11° 570m
IntermediateH1 25° 11° 1,500m
AdvancedE1 29° 18° 430m
AdvancedA4 29° 17° 500m
AdvancedA3 30° 15° 1,770m
Beginner*Beginner Zone 50m & 70m Snow Escalator (Public Area)
**Kitanomine Zone
BeginnerG1 28° 12° 1,080m
BeginnerF1 17° 10° 1,900m
BeginnerF4 18° 890m
BeginnerF5 18° 10° 1,020m
BeginnerF6 19° 1,170m
BeginnerF7 18° 10° 690m
IntermediateG2 25° 18° 410m
IntermediateF2 23° 13° 880m
IntermediateK1 29° 12° 1,320m
IntermediateG3 26° 18° 660m
AdvancedK2 34° 27° 280m
AdvancedK4 25° 13° 360m
AdvancedK3 27° 23° 340m
Beginner*Beginner Zone 50m Snow Escalator (Public Area)
***Off-piste area (Powder area)
AdvancedPremium Zone 34° 23° 830m
  • *Beginner Zone is a free admission area equipped with a 50m snow escalator for beginners and sled riders.
  • **Snowscoot allowed at Kitanomine Zone.
  • ***Premium Zone is a limited area,opens depending on the circumstances of snowfall.

Furano Lifts

The Furano lift pass covers 2 zones (Furano and Kitanomine) in Furano, and also offers opportunities to experience neighbouring ski areas.

Lifts

Lift Capacity Length Operating times during the season
Furano Zone
Furano Ropeway 101 2,330m 8:30A.M. - Sunset
Furano Downhill Swift Lift No. 1 4 1,944m 9:00A.M. – Sunset
Prince Romance Lift 2 601m 9:00A.M. - Sunset (Weekdays: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Weekends, holidays and new year period (Dec. 28 to Jan. 3): 4:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.)
Downhill Romance Lift No. 2 2 786m 8:40A.M. - Sunset
Downhill Romance Lift No. 3 2 567m 9:00A.M. – Sunset
Snow Escalator (Furano Zone) - 35 m & 75 m (2 lifts in total) -
Kitanomine Zone
*Kitanomine Gondola 6 2,958m 9:00A.M. – Sunset
Kitanomine Swift Lift No. 1 4 1,058m 8:30A.M. - Sunset (Weekdays: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Weekends, holidays and new year period (Dec. 28 to Jan. 3): 4:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.)
Kitanomine Romance Lift No. 2 2 720m 8:45A.M. - Sunset
Link Lift 2 931m 9:00A.M. – Sunset
Snow Escalator (Kitanomine Zone) - 50m -
  • *Limited to intermediate and advanced skiers in Kitanomine Zone.
  • *All ski area operations are subject to change due to snow, weather and light conditions etc.
  • *Click here for real-time information on today’s operating status: (Snow Report)

Tickets

Tickets

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* An IC card security deposit of ¥500 is also required separately when purchasing tickets.
* Insert your used IC card into the return machine and your security deposit will be refunded.

Ticket Adult Senior (+60) Ticket valid operation hour
Regular SEIBU
PRINCE
CLUB
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Members
Regular SEIBU
PRINCE
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1-Day (Regular Season) ¥7,000 ¥5,800 ¥6,400 ¥5,500 8:30 A.M. - Sunset or until end of Night Skiing
1-Day
*Early Season (Nov. 25 - Dec. 1) and Spring Ski Season (Mar. 25 - May. 6)
¥5,500 ¥4,300 ¥5,000 ¥4,000 8:30 A.M. - Sunset or until end of Night Skiing
Spring Ski Season 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
3-hour ¥5,400 - ¥4,800 - It starts from the time of purchase.
5-hour ¥6,200 - ¥5,600 - It starts from the time of purchase.
Night Skiing Weekdays: ¥2,500 / Weekends and holidays: ¥3,000 - Weekdays: ¥2,300 / Weekends and holidays: ¥2,800 - Weekdays: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Weekends, holidays and new year period (Dec. 28 to Jan. 3): 4:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Lift pass (1 point ticket) ¥900 Ride the lift one time only
Valid for the end of season
High speed lift pass (2 point ticket) ¥1,800 Ride the Furano Downhill No. 1 High Speed Lift one time only
Valid for the end of season
12 Single Ride Tickets ¥7,200 Valid for the end of season
Ropeway or gondola one-way pass (3 point ticket) ¥2,700 Valid for the end of season
Round trip for the Ropeway or the Gondola ¥2,800 Valid for the day
Kids Free Programme (for children 12 yrs. and under) Free Free lift ticket will be issued at ticket office.

Season Pass 2023 - 2024
* One face photo is required to issue an all Season Pass.
* An IC card security deposit of ¥500 is also required separately when purchasing tickets.
* Insert your used IC card into the return machine and your security deposit will be refunded.

Type Age Price
Primary School 12 yrs. and under ¥3,000
Junior High School Student 13 -15 yrs. ¥49,000
High School Student 16 - 18 yrs. ¥59,000
Adult 19 - 59 yrs. ¥75,000
Senior + 60 yrs. ¥52,000
Valuable Season Pass
Night Skiing Season Pass + 13 yrs. ¥22,000
Reasonable Season Pass Purchase from Feb. 1, 2024 ¥52,000
Extra Commission
Re-issue *Regardless of the type of pass, a commission fee of ¥10,000 is required. ¥10,000
*ID required
Face Photo Printing   ¥700
  • 【What is ‘Hokkaido Ski Season Net’ ?】
  • Furano ski resort is a member of ‘Season Net’ (Hokkaido Ropeway & Ski lift Association). "Furano Season Pass" holders are able to get discounts from popular ski resorts, including neighbor ski resort “Tomamu” and “Kamui Ski Links” or other ski resorts in Hokkaido, that are members of Season Net. Enjoy powder snow in Hokkaido!!

Lessons and Guides

Lessons

Furano offers a variety of lessons in English for skiers and snowboarders who are either getting on the mountain for the first time, or for the more experienced who are keen on fine-tuning their skills. Private lessons, group lessons, and children’s lessons are available from Furano Snow School and Furano International Snowsports School.

Lessons

Furano Ski Resort Ski School Information

Furano Snow School

[Online booking for lessons with Furano Snow School]

FISS (Furano International Snowsports School)

[Online booking for the lessons with FISS]

Furano Pandaruman Kids Ski School

[Online booking for lessons with Furano Pandaruman Kids Ski School]

The Pandaruman Kids School offers unique Magic Kids Ski Lessons.

These Magic Kids Ski Lessons will make kids grin as they learn to ski for the first time in a fun, safe way.

New "Magic Lessons" for beginning skiers!

Sign-up: Ground Floor, New Furano Prince Hotel (next to Pandaruman and Chinese Snow School)

TEL: 050-5526-3941

E-mail:furano@pandaruman.com

Target: First-time skiers, beginner skiers

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Furano Chinese Snow School (official)

Sign-up: Ground Floor, New Furano Prince Hotel (next to Pandaruman and Magic Lessons)

TEL: 050-5526-3941

E-mail:furano@pandaruman.com

Target: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers

Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese

For more information

Rentals

Located in both Prince Hotels, as well as in the Furano Zone Ropeway Station and the Kitanomine Zone Gondola Station. Rental gear can be brought in for exchange or waxing at any time.

Rentals

Ski Rental Price List / ATOMIC Salomon Station

[Online booking for skis & snowboards equipements]

[Locations]

1. Ground Floor, Shin Furano Prince Hotel
2. Ground Floor, Kitanomine Terminal
3. Furano Zone Ropeway Station

[Operation Hours]

Hotel Outlets: 8:15 A.M.- Sunset Or until closing
Kitanomine Terminal: 8:15 A.M.- Sunset Or until closing
Furano Ropeway: 8:30 A.M.- Sunset

Activities

[Freezing Furano Night Tour]
The interesting project to be able to feel "coldness" of Hokkaido winter!

[Snow Night Fantasy (Furano Kan Kan Mura)]
This is a fantasy village of snow and ice in front of the Shin Furano Prince Hotel. Here you can take a walk through the mystical forest at night, experience dog sledding, and enjoy snow rafting. Stop in at the Ice Café for a drink, or experience a snow tubing slide!

Dates: From late December to late February (planned)

[Furano Snowland]
Enjoy activities including banana boats, snow rafting and snowmobiles. Right in front of the Furano Zone and Shin Furano Prince Hotel. Open every day from 9:00 A.M. until noon, and from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Dates: From mid-December to late March (planned)

[First Tracks]
Experience the thrill of first tracks on perfectly groomed corduroy early in the morning before others have had a chance to go up the mountain. Advance reservation is required by 5:00 P.M. the night before.
Date: End of year and New Year, Specific days during January and February

[Fun Races]
There will be several fun races through the winter season. "Furanon Trial Race", "Pond Skimming Race" and other fun snow races. Both skiers and snowboarders are welcome to join. Information available at ticket offices or our official Facebook page !

Restaurants

Restaurants on the ski hill

Furano Zone

[Ramen Corner]
At the Furano Ropeway Bottom Station.

[Restaurant Downhill]
At the Furano Ropeway Summit Station.

Kitanomine Zone

[Restaurant UMI YAMA KITA]
A casual restaurant serving a variety of noodles and rice plates. At the 2nd floor in the Kitanomine Terminal.

[Restaurant KITA YATAI]
A fast food restaurant in the free rest area. On the 1st floor in the Kitanomine Terminal.

Access