• 50.4km from the Shimukappu IC on the Doto Expressway

• 53.2km from the Takikawa IC on the Hokkaido Expressway

• 62.9km from the Asahikawa Takasu IC on the Hokkaido Expressway

Nearest national route: Route 38 (0.9km away)

Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 800

Furano ski area is located west of central Furano city.

Approaching Furano from Shin Chitose Airport

Furano is about 125km from Shin Chitose Airport. From the Airport, head north on Route 337 for about 10 minutes (10km) to the Chitose Higashi IC exit of the Doto Expressway. Take the expressway east for around 65km and exit at the Shimukappu IC. At the Shimukappu IC exit, turn right onto Route 237 (also known as the Furano National Highway). Just over 1km further on the road, turn right to follow the road north. After about 30km, turn left onto Route 38 and follow the road signs into Furano.

Approaching Furano from Sapporo

From the Sapporo IC on the Hokkaido Expressway to the northeast of the city centre, travel northeast towards Asahikawa, exiting the Expressway at the Takikawa IC. From the Takikawa IC exit, turn left onto Route 38 to head towards Ashibetsu and Furano. Route 38 goes directly through (and beyond) Furano.

Alternatively, exit the Expressway earlier at the Mikasa IC and take Prefecture Road 116 for just over 18km and then Route 452 (known as the Yubari National Highway) for just under 24km, where there is a right turn onto Prefecture Road 135 to head towards Furano. Although this is nearer in distance and uses less of the Expressway, it can be more of a challenge in mid-winter conditions than the easier drive from Takikawa IC.

Parking is available at the base areas of Furano.