Furano FAQs

SkiJapan.com has an office in Niseko, Japan. Our contact details are:
170-304 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-Cho, Abuta Gun, Hokkaido, Japan
Telephone: 0136-22-4611
Email: holidays@SkiJapan.com
Office Hours: 08:00 – 20:00 during winter peak period

• A valid passport
• Flight E-ticket & itinerary
• Travel itinerary outlining accommodation, transfers & lift passes
• Any vouchers for services e.g. Lessons/Rental or other Services
• Travel insurance documents

If your flight schedule changes for any reason (including weather or mechanical issues), please notify our Niseko office by calling +81-136-22-4611 or email customerhelp@SkiJapan.com ASAP to advise us of your current status and updates to your arrival details. Outside our office hours please contact our Emergency Phone on +81-136-22-4617 or mobile +81-90-2814-1446.

In the event the Airport closes due to extreme weather we recommend that you stay where you are and talk directly with the airline. They will advise and book you on rescheduled and/or extra flights. Making alternative arrangements (flying into a different airport) can make your trip longer. There is a good chance surrounding roads and train lines are also closed.

100% fees apply for cancelled transfers and you will need to pay for a new or re-scheduled transfer . In most cases, these costs are covered by Travel Insurance. SkiJapan.com will not cover any transfer cancelation fee/ amendment fee however we will assist in providing the necessary documentation.

Although credit cards are widely accepted in major cities such as Tokyo and Sapporo, we strongly suggest you obtain Japanese Yen in cash before you leave home. In Furano, there are still many businesses that do not accept credit cards.

Furano has the following services;

• Credit cards can be used within the Prince Hotels and credit cash out available.

• Paracetamol, cold & flu tablets, anti-inflammatories (good or strong medication can be difficult to get hold of in Japan)
• International power adapter for Japan Region Type “A” output. Ensure that your appliances have switching power supply and states: “Input/100v-240v” to be able to use your appliance in Japan. Appliances such as foreign hairdryers will not work in Japan.

If arriving at Haneda International Airport and taking a connecting flight to Chitose Airport, please refer to your flight itinerary in regards to which terminal you will need to go to. The following link for Haneda Airport’s official website gives detailed instruction on how to move about the terminals https://tokyo-haneda.com/en/access/moving_between_terminals/index.html

If arriving at Narita International Airport and taking a connecting flight to Chitose Airport, please refer to your flight itinerary in regards to which terminal you will need to go to. The following link for Narita Airport’s official website gives detailed instruction on how to move about the terminals https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/shuttlebus

The transit time between the two airports can vary depending on traffic so it is best to be wary of this when booking flights, generally speaking however, it can take around 65 – 85 minutes if travelling by bus. Airport Limousine is the main company that operates this route and its fares plus timetables can be found via this link http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/inter_airport_route/

You can also travel by train, with this information available on the above sections links for the two different airports, Haneda and Narita.

There are also fixed fare and standard taxis available at both airports but you can expect to pay higher fees than catching the bus.

Please refer to the directions given in your itinerary for where to go for your transfer.

Check your itinerary for your drop off location and full instructions. The Resortliner bus from Chitose Airport will stop at the following Furano accommodations; Shin Furano Prince Hotel, North Country Inn, Furano Prince Hotel, Hotel Naturwald, Hotel Bell Hills (this is the recommended stop for guests staying in Lodge B&B Furano) and Hotel Edel Warme.
If you have booked private transfers via taxi, your driver will take you directly to your accommodation in Furano.

Check your itinerary for details of your pick up location. Shin Furano Prince Hotel has a Resortliner counter in the hotel. Please make your way there, 20 minutes prior. For all other accommodations please ensure that you are at the pick-up location on your itinerary with your luggage, 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
For transfer via taxi, please ensure that you are at the pick-up location (refer to your itinerary) with your luggage 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

The earliest bus departure from Furano can be arranged between 7:40am-8:10am and will arrive at Chitose Domestic Airport by approximately 10:30am (weather dependent). If you have a flight before 12:00pm, we strongly recommend you use a private taxi transfer to avoid missing flights.