Australians flock to Hokkaido for its ... in winter than most parts of Japan’s northernmost prefecture. “Furano is in the powder belt of Hokkaidō; it’s a ski town, not a resort,” Yumiko ...

Furano, Lotte Arai and many more. As we mentioned earlier, Japan is made up of over 14,000 islands, but there are only two that are relevant for skiing: Honshu (the large main island) and Hokkaido ...

Compared to the many ski resorts on Honshu, Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido offers much deeper snow and is ... Located further inland than the Niseko-area resorts, Furano offers a much less resort ...

Furano in central Hokkaido has it all ... Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort claims to be the largest ski resort in Japan, with 18 interconnected areas that all share a lift pass and shuttle bus service.

HOKKAIDO, Japan -- It is every skier's dream ... Hokkaido's international ski resorts, such as Niseko United and Furano, draw crowds from around the world to their special light powder snow ...

Compared to the many ski resorts on Honshu, Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido offers much deeper snow and is where you’re much more likely to find that truly bottomless Japanese powder ...

Japan has the best powder in the world, so light it’s as if you’re floating. It’s also consistent. Book a 10-day ski trip to Hokkaido at ... bar for a cocktail. Furano is just an hour ...

Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless ... where Seki Onsen and others are a fun day trip. On Hokkaido, head north out of Sapporo towards Furano or Asahidake resorts for a similar experience.