Hotels in Furano Ski, Japan

Furano is a ski town in Hokkaido, Japan, with cold winters averaging 20°F (-6°C) and mild summers around 68°F (20°C). It's famous for light, dry powder snow that makes for excellent skiing and snowboarding from December to April, and in summer, you can explore endless lavender fields that bloom from mid-July to early August. The region splits into two areas: the Furano Zone offers wide, gentle slopes for beginners, while Kitanomine Zone has steeper runs for advanced skiers, and during the off-season, you can hike the mountains or visit the Furano Cheese Factory for fresh dairy.