In winter, natural hot spring combined with backcountry ski mountains are just 1 hour away by car. It would be one of the most wonderful days in your life with taking backcountry tours, then taking natural hot spring and eating and drinking at some dinings in Furano downtown. Snow activities such as snow mobile, hot air balloon ride, ice hole fishing, snow trekking, banana boat, snow rafting, and more, are available to make your holiday in Furano more exciting, and unforgettable.

Furano locals have the warm welcome heart to all the people coming to this town. They have ski host & mountain guide system for the first time in Japan, meeting guests at the base of Furano ski resorts. Also, Furano Tourism Association holds the cultural live performance, tea ceremony, Japanese traditional dress "kimono" trial, and more for you to experience Japanese & Furano culture.

There are two big ski zones in Furano Ski Resort, which are "Kitanomine Zone" & "Furano Zone", connecting around the middle of each mountain.

Furano ski season opens in November, and finishes around early May. The best powder ski period would be from January to March. You can experience the amazing powder snow world in Furano Ski Resort.

If you would like backcountry skiing, "Asahidake", "Kamui", "Kurodake", and "Tokachidake" mountains are just within around an hour away by car from Furano. Tomamu Ski Resort is just one and half hours away by car. Tours and transportations to those ski mountains are available from Furano. * Recommended backcountry tour company * Hokkaido Powder Guides