The 6 Best Ski Resorts in Japan—And Why They're Worth the Trip. Here are six spots with the best terrain and wildest cultural experiences in Japan. Author: ... Located further inland than the ...

Furano Ski Resort. The Tokachidake mountain range seen from Furano Ski Resort on a sunny day. (Photo: Gettyimages) Furano is famous for its well-groomed slopes and beautiful tree skiing. It is a great ...

Chairlift at Furano Ski Resort. The six of us alight from chairlifts the next morning to near-empty, freshly groomed slopes and clear skies. I feel a wave of euphoria as I swoop down neon-white ...

The Furano Ski Resort has two main zones, Kitanomine and Furano, connected by a series of peaks. The diverse range of trails makes it accessible to everyone from novices to advanced skiers and ...

Possibly the best-known ski resort in Japan, Niseko is world-famous for its decent vertical ... Sno offers seven nights at the ski-in/ski-out Shin Furano Prince Hotel from £2,573, B&B. Back to index.

Furano, a resort town conveniently located in the middle of Hokkaido, is known for its two peak tourist seasons. In winter, the 470 acres of ski terrain offers something for all skill levels.

Furano Ski Area is home to the Prince Snow Resort, a ski-in, ski-out hotel that links to the 23 ski trails of Furano and Kitanomine that enjoy a long season that lasts from around November to June.

Review: Nozo Hotel, Furano, Japan. Just over two hour’s drive from Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, this unassuming 78-room hotel is creating a bit of buzz in the sleepy town of Furano.

A head appears in the ground where I’m digging. I throw my shovel to the side and start frantically using my gloved hands, raking at the snow like a dog would sand.