Snowball Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Furano Ski Resort. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.
Furano Marche Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Asahigaoka Sogotoshi Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Furano Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Ningle Terrace - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) - 64 min drive
Nishinaka Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
回転寿司 トピカル - 4 min walk
唯我独尊 - 10 min walk
ふらのや - 2 min walk
小玉家 本店 - 6 min walk
炉ばた - 8 min walk
About this property
Snowball Hostel
Snowball Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Furano Ski Resort. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
What to do
Ecotours
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
Lockers available
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Hardwood flooring in room
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
65-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
4 bathrooms
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Snowball Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Snowball Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Snowball Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Snowball Hostel like?
Snowball Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Furano Shrine and 5 minutes' walk from Furano Marche Shopping Center.
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Reviews
Snowball Hostel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Great place to stay and close to the ski field. Staff were great and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Gary
Gary, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
2 nights stay.
Is a new hostel and the room is clean. Some distance to town but if you rent car, no issue. Is just 5-10 mins walk to the snow field during December.