Furano | Japan

Furano doesn’t get the same headlines as some big resorts, and that’s exactly the appeal.

Sitting inland in central Hokkaido, Furano gets around 9 metres of snow a year — less volume than the coastal resorts, but colder, drier, and consistently high quality. There’s no rain to worry about here, just reliable powder and some of the best grooming in Japan. Add endless tree skiing for advanced riders and long, wide cruisers for families and beginners, and Furano covers the full range.

Off the mountain, it’s a real working town, not a resort bubble. Ramen shops, small izakayas, and a pace of life that hasn’t been built around tourists. Locals go about their day regardless of who’s visiting. You’re dropping into authentic everyday Hokkaido life.

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Overview

7 nights from $2,650 per person* | Land Only

Includes:

  • 7 nights at Kaku Place in a One Bedroom Apartment 
  • 5 Day Hokkaido Belt Pass – access to Furano, Tomamu and Kamui
  • Return Airport Transfers

Swap transfers for a car rental for 8 days for $350 per person*

Travel Period: 01-14 March 2027

Excludes: Airfares, meals and insurance.

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*See Terms and Conditions

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Accommodation

Kaku Furano offers spacious, well-appointed one bedroom apartments just moments from the Furano ski lifts — a comfortable, unpretentious base that suits families, couples and groups of friends equally well. Fully equipped kitchens and generous living areas make it easy to settle in for the week, while the onsen facilities provide the perfect end to a day on the mountain — warm, restorative and thoroughly Japanese. The surrounding neighbourhood puts Furano’s best restaurants, cafes and local shops within easy reach. Relaxed in character but thoughtfully appointed, Kaku delivers everything you need for a genuine, unhurried Hokkaido ski holiday.

Terms & Conditions

  • Based on per person twin share, in NZD, land only and selected travel periods apply.
  • Prices are correct at the time of release and are subject to availability and to change without notice.
  • Credit/debit card, Q Mastercard®/Q Card surcharges, singles supplement and cancellation/change fees may apply.
  • Events beyond our control such as currency fluctuations and changes to the price of aviation fuel may result in price variations.
  • Accommodation subject to availability and valid at selected properties and resorts. Minimum stay & blackout periods may apply.
  • Prices exclude (unless specified) airfares, insurance, travel visas, meals, other activities and all items of a personal nature. Additional levies, government charges, and fees may apply that are beyond our control.
  • Travel Period: 01-14 March 2027
  • Accommodation. Subject to availability. Selected travel dates & blackouts & book by dates apply. Specific room types, bedding configuration, features and amenities may vary.
  • Activities: Where specified are subject to availability and weather dependent. Age, weight and height restrictions may apply.
  • Product is supplied by suppliers with their own terms and conditions.
  • Travel & Co full terms and conditions apply.

Add On: Car Rental

Furano and Biei sit spread out across central Hokkaido, and public transport here is limited. That’s the main reason a car rental earns its place, not for getting to the mountain, but for exploring around it.

If you’re staying in downtown Furano, having a car makes the short run up to Kitanomine or Shin Furano genuinely convenient. It’s also the easiest way to reach nearby ski spots like Kamui Ski Links (1 hr drive) and Tomamu (1 hour ten minutes) to change up your day.

Rental counters are easy to find at both Furano Station and Asahikawa Airport, with the drive from Asahikawa taking about an hour along a well-maintained scenic route. Studless snow tyres come standard in winter.

For travellers wanting to build in a day trip to more skiing mountains, or just avoid being tied to bus timetables, a car rental adds real flexibility to a Furano stay.

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