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- Furano
Furano
Furano is the most famous of all the ski resorts in Japan,
however it is still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists.
Furano is known for its light, powdery snow, of which up to 29 feet
(9m) falls each year, and equally for its amazing weather, with
more sunny days than any other resort on Hokkaido.
The Furano Ski Area is divided into two areas: the Kitanomine
zone, open from mid-December to late March; and the Furano zone
open from late November to early May. Both areas have a range of
accommodation, restaurants, and après ski options, and are just
minutes away from the town of Furano by shuttle.
The town of Furano offers many cultural attractions, including
many shrines and temples along with theatres, spas, shopping
markets and locally-produced cheese, wine and ice milk. Visitors
should be sure to catch a performance of the Furano Traditional
Chinese Lion Dance at the Furano City Lifelong Learning Center.
Information & Facts
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
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