Facilities & Services
Furano has great ski resort services and facilities, especially when compared to other
Hokkaido ski resorts (Niseko excluded).
Eating On Mountain
On the hill there are a few eateries available, including one at the top of the ropeway and two at the base of the ropeway, with Japanese cuisine downstairs and Chinese cuisine upstairs. The Chinese restaurant left us wondering what the difference was between Japanese and Chinese, with similar fare available at both.
If you’ve burned plenty of calories skiing, we highly recommend the bakery next to the New Furano Prince Hotel. They have lots of rolls and buns created in an array of tempting ways. Yummy!
Facilities for Children
There are children’s facilities near the New Furano Prince Hotel and child-care available. There is also a child care centre in front of the Kitanomine Gondola for children 0-6, with qualified English speaking staff.
Ski School
There are two high quality ski and snowboard schools available that have offices at the bases of the two zones, but the two ski schools can operate on both sides of the resort. The Kitanomine and the Furano Prince Hotel ski schools have similar prices at approximately ¥2,500 and ¥4,000 for 2 and 4 hour group lessons respectively. Private lessons are also available.
Furano Ski Hire There are various ski and snowboard rental shops located at or near the ski area that can provide you with most of your rental requirements. The New Furano Prince Hotel has three rental shops, there’s one in the Furano Ropeway building, and another in the Kitanomine gondola building. Good Sports is another option, which is located in front of the Kitanomine Gondola building. There are also rental shops in Furano if you have more specific needs.
Banking Facilities and Cash Requirements
Furano is established enough to have some access to the all important Yen, with international ATMs with commands in English. These are at the post office in Furano town and at the 7-Eleven in Kitanomine on the main street, just down the hill from the no. 13.
Credit cards are accepted for lift ticket purchases, but many restaurants and bars only accept cash. And don’t expect that your accommodation will necessary accept your plastic. Check when you make a booking.