Overview
The accommodation is affordable, comfortable and cosy, the dining excellent and the staff friendly and welcoming.
North Country Inn is a mix of Japanese tradition and Western comfort and convenience.
All North Country Guests have the luxury of a wireless network in our Lounge and Bar area. This is a complimentary service and all guests are welcome to access this network with their own personal computers.
Within the Inn, Nord Restaurant and Bar serves a delicious seasonal menu including fondue and the Inn’s own micro wines. Daily Breakfast is provided in the ’80 Days’ restaurant along with a superb 4-course dinner.
In addition to our guest shuttle service to the ski lifts, North Country Inn also runs a downtown shuttle bus during the day and an evening restaurant bus service (one way).
Location
North Country Inn is located between the Furano and Kitanomine ski base areas.
Snapshot
- Ski Village: Furano
- Neighbourhood: Shimogoryo
- Ski Lifts: 19 mins walk or 4 mins drive / 1,400 metres to Kitanomine Swift Lift 1
- Closest Restaurant: In the building
- Ski Hire: 19 mins walk or 4 mins drive / 1,300 metres to Sportpia
- Ski School: 19 mins walk or 4 mins drive / 1,300 metres to Furano Snow Sports
- Onsen: In the building
- Kids Day Care: 19 mins walk or 4 mins drive / 1,400 metres to FISS Day Care
- Convenience Store: 11 mins walk or 3 mins drive / 1,000 metres to 7-Eleven
North Country Inn Shuttle
In addition to our guest shuttle service to the ski lifts, North Country Inn also runs a downtown shuttle bus during the day and an evening restaurant bus service (one way).
This service is for North Country guests only. The shuttle runs continuously from 8:15am so all our guests can ride the first Furano Zone Ropeway at 8:30am each day.
Furano offers the best of Japanese skiing in a truly Japanese environment and is a great base to explore the ski resorts of Central Hokkaido.
Furano Town is a year-round destination and a great place for dining and nightlife in the evenings.
Highlights
- A great variety of terrain and one of the steepest mountains in Hokkaido
- Welcoming Ski Hosts to show you around the mountain
- Fun Winter activities including snowmobiling, snow shoeing, sledding and more
- Authentic Japanese dining in Furano Town
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Onsen Style Bathing
North Country Inn has an Onsen style guest bathing facility. This is very popular with guests and is an important part of a Japanese ski holiday experience. There is also a private Onsen facility that can be booked.
- Separate facilities for men and women
- Natural mineralised water
- Great place to relax after a day on the slopes
- Open 7.30am to 11pm
Nord Restaurant & Wine Bar
Nord is the perfect place for a relaxing meal or drink in Furano.
With its delicious Cheese Fondue and al-a-carte menus you are not short of dining options.
All Fondue is served with Sausage, Potato, Squid, Carrot, Asparagus, and bottomless bread.
'80 Days' Restaurant
Daily breakfast of fresh bread, croissants, fruit, sausages, croquettes, salads and vegemite, jam and other spreads, tea and coffee is also available.
Dinner is a delicious 4-course set menu, with vegetarian options available upon request.
Hotel Features
- Daily full room cleaning services are available on request basis (free of charge).
- Guest shuttle to the ski lifts and downtown
- Ski, Snowboard and Snow Gear hire
- Day Tours to Tomamu, Kamui and volcanic hot springs
- Pick up from JR Furano Station / Bus interchange
- Two restaurants
- Winery
- Lounge with satellite TV
- Bar
- Currency Exchange
- Internet
- Complimentary desktop computer with internet access for guest use
- Drying room
- Bilingual staff
- Onsite coin operated laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safe
- Baggage Courier Service
- Free car parking outside of the property