Scout loves
- The peaceful location with fantastic views of the Furano slopes, woods and the valleys
- The funny little snowmen toys in every room
- Friendly and efficient staff
- Free Wifi in every room, lobby and restaurant area
- The large size twin beds and real double beds in the double rooms (unusual for a Japanese hotel)
- The cute Ningle Terrace craft shops, located just to the side of the building in the woods
- The rooftop bar where you can drink all you want for ¥2000 for two hours
Scout tips
- Minimal English spoken, although there are English speaking staff that can be found
- There are no connecting rooms but you can request for adjoining rooms
- There is a public bus shuttle and evening shuttle that can bring you to the downtown Furano and Kitanomine village
- Request a room with a valley view
- The hotel is big and busy
- Double rooms are a little bigger yet feel smaller because of their layout
- The New Prince is a Japanese Hotel experience which may pose challenges to some travellers. Read our story about Staying in a Japanese hotel.
SCOUT REVIEW
Built in 1988 and updated through the years, the New Furano Prince Hotel is nestled in an isolated location on the Furano slopes. It is a big and busy hotel with 427 rooms.
The style of the New Furano Prince Hotel is a modern (yet slightly dated) Japanese style – lots of pastel colors are used extensively throughout the hotel. All of the rooms are equipped with a TV (which may only have Japanese channels), fridge, a safe, electric kettle and telephone. The rooms either have a view of the slopes, woods, and valley (which Scout prefers).
Although the hotel is situated well away from any town or village, you will never go hungry. It has numerous restaurants such as the Restaurant Karamatsu, Sushi Restaurant, Dinner Buffet Restaurant, Top floor restaurant, and the hotel’s Main Dining Room where an extensive breakfast buffet spread of Japanese and western dishes is served. You can also find snacks, sweets and beverages at the Coffee Shop Lavender, the Mori no Tokei "Forest Clock" Café which is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, Coffee House "Chu Chu no Ie" located in the center of the Ningle Terrace arts and crafts village, and the Prince Bakery Pan Kobo which is just beside the hotel.
If you want a drink (or a lot of drinks), you can have some at the rooftop bar where for 2000 yen, you can drink as much as you want for two hours (subject to change). If you want to have some drinks with a cigarette or a cigar, you can walk to the hilariously named Soh's BAR For Miserable Smokers, a secluded log and stone cabin located in the forest about seven minutes’ walk from the hotel.
The hotel has some good facilities such as an indoor onsen, open-air onsen and Finish sauna as well as a full spa with massage treatments. Scout loves the beautifully-packed cakes and cookies in the on-site convenience store.
Although there are a few small drawbacks, the New Furano Prince Hotel delivers what it promises, a great location for skiing, very comfortable accommodations, and a good variety of restaurants and cafes.
Who should stay here
The New Furano Prince Hotel is great for older couples who do not mind being in an "peaceful" but somewhat isolated location and for families that want a convenient location right on the slopes.
Scout Customer Reviews
My experience with the hotel was positive. Although the hotel was a bit dated, but everything was maintained well. Breakfast was good and plentiful, and I loved the locker system for skiing equipment. Only down side was that the onsen was not spring mineral water, but that didn't stop me from going every night. Kingslea, Scout Customer 2020
Location
The New Furano Prince hotel is located on the Furano slopes and in a ski-in ski-out position. It is next to the Furano ropeway. There is a good beginner area right outside the hotel where you can enjoy some night skiing. There is a public bus shuttle and evening shuttle that can connect you to the downtown of Furano, and the Kitanomine slope and town. It takes about 10 minutes to drive to Kitanomine.
Find a great map of the Furano Ski Resort area and location of New Furano Prince Hotel here.
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About Furano
Furano is up there with the best when it comes to ski resorts in Japan. Offering a wide variety of terrain, lots of powder, a good selection of accommodation and a relatively authentic village and nearby town, it has something for everyone and will suit a range of tastes and budgets. Furano is a good mix of Western influences and comforts, and Japanese culture. The ski resort itself caters to all ability levels and skiing preferences, from advanced off-piste and amazing sidecountry (easily accessed) to long leg-burning groomed runs. Receiving abundant snowfall each season (up to 9 metres), Furano is a perfect spot to experience true Hokkaido powder.
Read more about Furano and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Policies
Arrival Details: The hotel is located on a stop of the Hokkaido Resort Liner.
The New Furano Prince Hotel is a typical Japanese hotel with onsen facilities. Please read our guides on staying in a Japanese Hotel and to Onsen Etiquette.
Property T&Cs:
- All guests may be required to give their full name, age, passport number, postal address, nationality and occupation on or prior to check-in, in compliance with Japanese Law.
- Property is non-smoking.
- Cots (cribs) and highchairs can be requested at time of booking and are subject to availability and an extra charge.
- Guests accept responsibility for damage to the property, fittings, furniture, keys and other chattels caused during their occupation, including any consequential losses incurred.
- Credit card details and authorization may be required to be provided upon prior check-in as a security deposit.
- Check-out is 10AM. Late check-outs may be possible on a request basis and a charge applies.
- Parking during winter months is severely restricted and must be requested and confirmed for each booking if required.
- Children aged 2-6 years are at a reduced rate. Please contact Scout for an updated quote based on the ages of those travelling.
Deals & Packages
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Scout Booking Terms & Conditions
- Availability: Booking of all packages & accommodation is subject to availability at time of confirmation of package option by customer.
- Rate includes: All associated taxes. Some hotels charge extra fees for parking, cots, rollaways etc. Such fees can be confirmed on request based on your requirements.
- Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: 25% of the full amount is due WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION to secure the booking.
- Final Balance: Invoice will be issued for the remaining balance 80 days prior to departure. PAYMENT IS DUE 70 DAYS PRIOR to departure. Failure to pay by 70 days may result in the auto-cancellation of accommodation by the accommodation provider or late payment fees.
- Bookings within 70 days: Full payment is required within 7 days to secure the booking.
- Variations: In some circumstances suppliers may have different payment policies to the above. Additionally some Early Bird deals require full payment by or soon after the book-by date. In these instances Scout will clearly communicate any variances prior to confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits are non-refundable once received.
- For balance payments made within 70-45 days prior to the trip the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- No refund for total amount for cancellations 45 days or less prior to arrival and no-shows. In unexpected, unfortunate circumstances (family death etc) Scout will work to negotiate with the supplier for a full or partial refund, however this is not guaranteed. We recommend taking travel insurance to make sure you are covered. Cancelling due to weather, missed travel connections or lack of snow is not considered an unexpected circumstance and is one of the risks you must wear as part of taking a ski trip. Unless the supplier has a snow guarantee or weather cancellation policy, Scout will not refund any part of the package due to these factors.
- Variations: Please note that some hotels may have stricter policies (such as no refund within 60 days) and we are required to pass on these policies. We will communicate any varations to the above cancellation policy prior to confirmation of booking.
- Changes Policy:
- Once bookings are confirmed and deposit is paid service fees will apply for every amendment to existing elements, late final payment and travel document re-issue in addition to fees charged by suppliers
- In a few instances we purchase products through third party providers. If you change part of your package whilst at a destination, the 3rd party provider may have a different refund policy to that of the supplier in the destination. Wherever possible we will work to recover any refunds that come from a change at the destination, however it is not guaranteed.
- Surcharges: Scout does not charge any additional fees for the booking. Prices quoted are for cash (bank transfer) payments only. Credit card payments (Amex, Visa or Mastercard only) will be subject to 1.8% surcharge.
- Booking Currency: Scout will quote and charge in one currency of your choice from AUD, USD, CAD, JPY, EUR or GBP only.
- Currency Exchange Policy: If you book an international destination all remaining balances are subject to change (based on currency fluctuations) until the final payment has been processed. This can go either way (if your currency gets stronger you will be invoiced less!). We will confirm at the time of invoice what the final amount is, based on the exchange rate at that time. Should you wish to pay the balance earlier (prior to when it’s actually due) to secure that current exchange rate you are welcome to request the final invoice at any time. Once payments have been made (deposit or final balance), no refunds will be given for changes in the amount of what that payment would be, based on currency changes at any time prior to your trip.
- Travel Insurance: Once your booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance as it will often cover the cost of cancelled reservations.
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