Furano Prince Hotel

 

 

Early Feb 2024 

Again our second trip to one of our favourite ski destination in Japan, and we were fortunate to have amazing powder conditions in this wonderful diverse ski resort that suits to all levels of skiers and snow boarders. We stayed at Shin Furano Prince Hotel which is ski in/ski out. The hotel is a bit isolated in one part of the Furano Resort so to go to and return to nearby areas for dinner with the bus service provided needs some planning! However, on balance, we were happy to have easy access to the lifts first thing in the morning after a substantial buffet breakfast.

Thankyou Hisae again for your help and advice, we had another fabulous Japanese ski adventure.

John

 

 

 

 

Early Feb 2024 

As always, yourself and the team at Japansnow accommodation are amazing to deal with, always happy to help and make travelling a breeze.
 
Shin Furano Prince hotel is a great place to stay with the mountain at your door, the mountain facing rooms are always a treat, they’re comfortable, warm and have plenty of space. The buffet breakfast has something for everybody, and hotel facilities as a whole are very extensive. Definitely recommended if looking for a ski in ski out option in Furano.

Craig Dartnell

 

 

 

 

Late Feb 2024

We had a great week in Furano/Kitanomine. Staying at the Shin Furano Prince Hotel was a definite highlight. Absolute ski in/out.  Room was fantastic. Level 8 overlooking the slopes.  Breakfast buffet was excellent as was the onsen. We used the free shuttle to Kitanomine on a regular basis to access restaurants - really good service for hotel guests. Only gripe(s) we have is the Restaurant downhill was closed, due to a fire, we were told (not sure when that happened) and the dinner buffet at the hotel was replaced by a fixed menu, not a biggie given we went across to Kitanomime most nights to access restaurants and the supemarket (Lawson or A-Coop Forest Store/Supermarket).  So will go again….YES. 

Rob 

 

 

 

 

Late Feb 2024

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We really enjoyed our holiday, and greatly appreciated your efforts with planning and organising our trip.
The rooms at both Shin Furano, and Rusutsu Resort Hotel were excellent, and everything went smoothly.
We are considering returning to Japan next year, so we will certainly be in contact should we decide to do so.
Many thanks
 

Sharon and Steve

 

 

 

 

 Late January 2024

Arigato is all I can say. It was all brilliant. Great acco, great resort, great snow, great Township, great food, great people. English was a bit of an issue but the translator apps did a great service. Had no issues. Public transport areas great too. Having ski shop at the resort was excellent. Loved it and will do it again.

Sumant

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid Feb 2018
 
Furano is a good resort for piste skiing, with endless possibilities to suit all standards of skier. There is a limited amount of side country to ski, and this can be great after a fresh snow fall, but the number of skiers at Furano means it is skied out quickly. Whilst we have stayed for a week at Furano in each of the last 2 years, both years we have used a guiding company with a van to ski at nearby resorts for 3 or 4 days. This gives our group a bigger range of options for side country and back country skiing – Kamui, Asahidake, Tomamu, Sahoro were the 4 locations visited in 2018. 
 
We like staying at the Furano Prince Hotel, as it is both ski in/ski out and it is within easy walking distance in the evening for approx 10 restaurants nearby. Most of these small restaurants seem to be fairly authentic, and not set up for Australian tourists. The hotel itself is okay and we are happy with the standard of the rooms, the service and the breakfast. Having also stayed in the New Furano Prince, the standard of the rooms is quite different. 
 
Regards,
Chris
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid Jan 2018
 
Thanks again for your brilliant recommendations Hisae. Furano, and the Old Prince Hotel, were perfect for our annual Ski Trip. The mountain is perfect for intermediate skiers like our family. Great groomed runs with powder on the sides for the occasional dip into the trees. Staying at the Kitanomine side was close enough to walk into the village for dinner (Panier was a standout with Saito’s omu curry) and easy access to FISS for English lessons for each of us. Old Prince was a comfortable bubble era resort. Plenty of space for 4 in the maisonette room. Chat soon about 2019 trip!
 
Patrick
 
 
 
 
 

 

Mid january 2018

Our stay at Furano was fantastic!  The snow conditions were terrific and never had to wait in line for a lift – service was excellent!  Also, can’t speak highly enough of the staff at both the Prince Hotel Furano when my 12 year old son broke his leg – everyone was so accommodating and tried very hard to assist when possible to get my son around in a wheel chair – even organising disabled mini buses every time we needed to leave the hotel.  I also appreciate your help Hisae, with organising extra leg room on the bus transfer between Furano and Tomamu for my son.

We are definitely considering more ski trips to Japan in the future.  
 
Chris
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid Feb 2017
 
Your service was excellent although I did find the payment options a bit limiting in terms of getting the best exchange rate on the transaction – not a show stopper though. 
 
The hotel itself is starting to get a bit tired and needs refurbishment but that is in part made up by the terrific ski in/ski out (just) location.
 
The staff were outstanding – all very friendly and helpful.The meals were excellent.  Good choice at breakfast and dinner (buffet). There is no bar in the hotel so nowhere to relax over a drink.
 
While it is a fair way out of Furano town, there is a night bus service with a pick-up from the front of the hotel. The bus to Asahikawa airport also stops at the front of the hotel.
 
As for the skiing, it wasn’t the greatest of snow when I was there and there are only a limited number challenging runs so overall I found it a bit tame. Probably good for families though.
 
Regards, Roy
 
Hi Roy, Thanks for the review! If you have access to a better exchange rate the best choice is paying directly into our Japanese yen account. Simply chose this option on checkout and our bank details will be emailed to you. Regards Japan Snow Accommodation