Furano is a more laid-back alternative to Niseko, a local's ski town in the heart of Hokkaido with multiple ski areas nearby and all the pow you could ever want. Furano is Hokkaido's local ski town.

Furano makes for an excellent base for your interior Hokkaido powder-chasing adventures. Embrace the laid-back village atmosphere and enjoy easy access to multiple mountains, with the Furano Snow Resort as the main ski area. In Furano, you'll find two Prince Hotels: the old Prince and the New Prince Hotel. Each caters to different budgets, but both maintain the high standards associated with the reputable Prince Hotel name. I recommend the New Furano Price Hotel that is ski in ski out, has an onsen, various restaurants, a ski rental shop and more. If you're seeking a Japanese ski town experience without the crowds, Furano is the place to be, and the New Furano Prince Hotel have got you covered.