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.
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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