Hokkaido, Japan

Furano Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 28 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly

Snow Sure

3,455ft

Peak Elevation

2,651ft

Vertical Drop

Trails

430"

Annual Snow

Overview

Furano is a ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan, with an elevation range from 804ft (245m) to 3,455ft (1053m). The vertical drop is 2,651ft (808m) across 28 trails served by 11 lifts and 550 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), about 60 minutes away by car. Furano receives an average of 430 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Early May

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Early May

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

200cm(79in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Furano's snowiest peak-season month.

430"

Annual Snowfall

(1092cm)

-8°C

January Avg High

-17°C

January Avg Low

Monthly Snowfall

430"

annual avg

200

Jan

180

Feb

120

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

160

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

550

Skiable Acres

2,651ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

40%

Beginner: 11 trails

40%

Intermediate: 11 trails

15%

Advanced: 4 trails

Expert: 1 trails

40%Beginner (11)

40%Intermediate (11)

15%Advanced (4)

5%Expert (1)

Furano has 28 trails: 40% green, 40% blue, 15% black, and 5% double-black. With 40% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Furano.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

2,651ft

Vertical Drop

808m

(2,651ft)

Elevation Profile

3,455ft

Peak

804ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$44

avg/day

$49

Jan

$49

Feb

$45

Mar

$39

Apr

$35

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$39

Nov

$49

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: May ($35)

Best Month to Visit Furano

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsGreat valuePeak conditions

score

200cm

Low

$49/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Furano, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 200cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

160cm

snowfall

-5°/-14°

high/low °C

crowds

$49

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Furano.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$45

per day

Season Pass

$580

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Furano is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Furano

Nearest Airport

Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)

Approx. 60 min drive

Location

Hokkaido, Japan 🇯🇵

43.3405°N, 142.3834°E

Furano is within an hour's drive of Asahikawa Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Furano open for the season?

Furano typically opens in Late November and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Furano?

A day lift pass at Furano starts at $45 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Furano good for beginners?

Yes, 40% of Furano's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Furano get per year?

Furano receives an average of 430 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Furano?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Furano in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 200cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

550

Skiable Acres

2,651ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

40%

Beginner: 11 trails

40%

Intermediate: 11 trails

15%

Advanced: 4 trails

Expert: 1 trails

40%Beginner (11)

40%Intermediate (11)

15%Advanced (4)

5%Expert (1)

Furano has 28 trails: 40% green, 40% blue, 15% black, and 5% double-black. With 40% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Furano.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Furano open for the season?

Furano typically opens in Late November and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Furano?

A day lift pass at Furano starts at $45 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Furano good for beginners?

Yes, 40% of Furano's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Furano get per year?

Furano receives an average of 430 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Furano?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Furano in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 200cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.