Shin Furano Prince Hotel

We loved EVERYTHING!! There was so much to do on the grounds that it was too much to tackle with just a two night stay. From the spacious and comfortable room to the great food at every eatery we tried to the friggin hot air balloon rides to the onsen to the forest village of crafty artists... Seriously, there isn't enough time to do it all. But I guess that's how they get you... You just HAVE to come back to tick more stuff off your to-do list. And this is only the summer activities, too. I can only imagine how much fun this place is during the various other seasons. This place was legitimately magical.

We stay 6 nights, the hotel was a bit old fashion style with tranditional japanese style. Even the hotel a bit old fashion but the cleanliness is very good. Staff are nice, just some staff maybe have not know how to respon guest properly. I understand Japanese had their own tranditional way, that was nice but sometime some reaction a bit rude to guest. Such as raise up hand and say "wait", it is not a big deal but if they can learn how to reapon guest more nicely especially for people who are not Japanese will increasing your service level.

Onsen and sauna. 5 star Lounge in onsen excellent Omlette was so good Fish roe with rice very good Great to have soft pillow Beautiful view of snow covered mountain from room during season transition on a sunny day

Great location for Bonpow activities, top notched ski in ski out facilities, best ski school and rental services ( especially Sportpia Furano & Furano Snow School )with English speaking instructors and very helpful staff like Ariji san who patiently advised me on which snowboard attire and equipments to pick and rent and help me to pack them nicely in a very nice bag, store them while I went for Ramen nearby, and very thoughtfully advised me on ski techicalities, safety precautions and gears for snowboarding. Breakfast spread is simply amazing. The orange is cut at a specific way to enhance consumption pleasure. Good choices of restaurants, eateries and coffee ateliars nearby. ( Sugiyama Coffee is a dream, very reluctant to share but its so good it beats my conscience not to ). Reception at Lobby is always ready to help out and cater for all my requests including helping to book very reliable taxi to onsen at the tip of the mountain one and a half hour away. Feeling very blessed, grateful and pampered to be able to stay at such a wonderful place.

Comfy beds that are great for recuperation from a busy active day in the snow. The room was very well insulated thus keeping a nice warm temperature despite the outdoor condition. Never did I see any crying windows in the morning! A lovely selection of tourist attractions just outside the hotel for non-skiiers. The Ningle Terrace, Kan Kan Mura, Morinotokei, etc...all make the stay enjoyable and special.