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Jamie O'Brien
We used Furano as a base to explore central Hokkaido. The resort itself is good, plenty of varied terrain, long top to bottom runs, good variety for beginners, intermediates and experts, a fast gondola, and lots of super-dry powder. It’s the most famous and largest resort on this side of the island. It was known for being completely free of crowds, but now in peak season after it snows (or if there are lift closures) inconvenient lines can develop at the base, but probably not as bad as what you’d see in the US or Europe. It’s often very quiet on weekdays. And it’s great that the resort is right next to the town so there are lots of options for hotels, restaurants and bars from budget to high-end. What I love though is what’s on its doorstep. Furano has its own incredible backcountry, but the backcountry-focused mountains of Asahidake, Kurodake and Tokachidake aren’t too far away for a day trip, and Tomamu and Sahoro resorts are in range, or good for an overnight stay. Asahikawa is also just north of Furano and there are a few fun little resorts there that are well worth a visit. Furano is a great option if you’ve been to Niseko and you want to try something a bit different and explore deeper into Japan.
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