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Furano Travel Guide
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Furano Ski Area © wakimasa |
Overview Furano is the most famous of all the ski resorts in Japan,
however it is still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists.
Furano is known for its light, powdery snow, of which up to 29 feet
(9m) falls each year, and equally for its amazing weather, with
more sunny days than any other resort on Hokkaido.
The Furano Ski Area is divided into two areas: the Kitanomine
zone, open from mid-December to late March; and the Furano zone
open from late November to early May. Both areas have a range of
accommodation, restaurants, and après ski options, and are
just minutes away from the town of Furano by shuttle.
The town of Furano offers many cultural attractions, including
many shrines and temples along with theatres, spas, shopping
markets and locally-produced cheese, wine and ice milk. Visitors
should be sure to catch a performance of the Furano Traditional
Chinese Lion Dance at the Furano City Lifelong Learning Center.
Skiing The slopes in the Furano Ski Area offer good skiing
opportunities for all levels: 20 percent of the area is rated
advanced, 40 percent intermediate, and 40 percent (mainly around
the base of the mountains) for beginners. Night skiing is available
until 9pm. There is a well-serviced lift system that extends as far
as 1.8 miles (3km) up the slopes in the Kitanomine zone. Furano has
two ski schools with an international booking centre.
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