Resort Comparison

Furano Ski Resort vs Shiga Kogen

The Verdict

Furano Ski Resort leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Shiga Kogen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Shiga Kogen

157.8" average season

Best Terrain

Shiga Kogen

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Furano Ski Resort

$55 day pass

Easiest Access

Furano Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Furano Ski Resort

Pleasant base area

Furano Ski Resort

Hokkaido, Japan

$Independent

Shiga Kogen

Nagano, Japan

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.0

—

Walkability

6.5

5.5

—

Village Vibe

7.5

7.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

3,182'

2,657'

—

Skiable Area

618 ac

1,358 ac

—

Green Runs

40%

30%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

CTS

NRT

—

Drive Time

2.5h

—

Road Ease

7.0

6.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$55

—

Cost Tier

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

—

Furano Ski Resort

Hokkaido, Japan

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical3,182'

Skiable Area618 ac

Green Runs40%

Trails28

Getting There

AirportCTS

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$55

Cost TierBudget

Shiga Kogen

Nagano, Japan

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical2,657'

Skiable Area1,358 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails84

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$55

Cost TierBudget

Snowfall Comparison

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