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Want a relaxed ski holiday? Here is why you should go to Furano
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Furano main draw is being significantly quieter and more local than other popular ski hotspots like Niseko, Hokkaido’s de facto powder capital.
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Leslie Koh
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- Furano is a less crowded Japanese ski destination compared to popular Hokkaido spots like Niseko, offering shorter queues and cheaper prices.
- Beyond skiing, Furano provides diverse winter activities, including ice fishing, cabbage hunting, and snowmobiling, appealing to families and non-skiers.
- Furano offers exceptional food and a range of accommodation options, making it an appealing winter destination.
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FURANO, Japan – Arriving in Furano, I expect to be elbowing my way through a flurry of skiers and snowboarders brandishing their latest winterwear and gear, and bumping into Singaporeans everywhere.
That, I had been told, is the typical scene in Hokkaido’s top ski areas, where snow-lovers flock to each year in search of Japanese powder and king crabs.
