Resort Comparison
Nozawa OnsenvsFurano
Nozawa Onsen
Nagano, Japan
Furano
Hokkaido, Japan
Key Statistics
Nozawa Onsen
Stat
Furano
36 kmBest
Total Piste
26 km
18Best
Total Lifts
10
1,650mBest
Peak Altitude
1,209m
564mBest
Base Altitude
237m
8/10
Snow Reliability
Best9/10
Local
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★★
1h 30mBest
Transfer Time
1h 40m
Nagano (NGO)
Nearest Airport
New Chitose (CTS)
Difficulty Distribution
Nozawa Onsen
Beginner 8/10Intermediate 7/10Advanced 6/10
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
Nozawa Onsen
Furano
Terrain Variety
7
Snow Reliability
8
Lift System
7
Family Friendliness
8
Apres-Ski
9
Off-Piste
6
Beginner Suitability
8
Intermediate Terrain
7
Advanced Terrain
6
Value for Money
8
Accommodation
7
Dining
7
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
9
Ski School
7
The Verdict
Nozawa Onsen wins on
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Scenery & Charm
5category wins
Furano wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Off-Piste
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
4category wins
Tied categories (6)
Terrain VarietyValue for MoneyAccommodationDiningAccessibilitySki School
Best For
Nozawa Onsen
BeginnersFamiliesApres-ski loversGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
Furano
BeginnersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
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