Resort Comparison
Hakuba ValleyvsFurano
Hakuba Valley
Nagano, Japan
Furano
Hokkaido, Japan
Key Statistics
Hakuba Valley
Stat
Furano
200 kmBest
Total Piste
26 km
77Best
Total Lifts
10
2,696mBest
Peak Altitude
1,209m
703mBest
Base Altitude
237m
8/10
Snow Reliability
Best9/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★★
2h 10m
Transfer Time
Best1h 40m
Toyama (TOY)
Nearest Airport
New Chitose (CTS)
Difficulty Distribution
Hakuba Valley
Beginner 8/10Intermediate 9/10Advanced 9/10
Furano
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Hakuba Valley
Furano
Terrain Variety
10
Snow Reliability
8
Lift System
9
Family Friendliness
8
Apres-Ski
7
Off-Piste
8
Beginner Suitability
8
Intermediate Terrain
9
Advanced Terrain
9
Value for Money
7
Accommodation
8
Dining
8
Accessibility
8
Scenery & Charm
9
Ski School
8
The Verdict
Hakuba Valley wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Scenery & Charm
- Ski School
12category wins
Furano wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Value for Money
2category wins
Tied categories (1)
Off-Piste
Best For
Hakuba Valley
BeginnersExpert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snow
Furano
BeginnersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
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