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Snowball Hostel

2.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hostel near Furano Ski Resort

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Ski hill
Restaurant
Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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21-18 Kitanomine, Furano, Hokkaido, 076-0034
  • Place, Furano Shrine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Furano Marche Shopping Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Furano Ski Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asahikawa (AKJ)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Furano

Near the slopes.You'll be steps from Furano Shrine and a 5-minute walk from Furano Marche Shopping Center. Asahigaoka Sogotoshi Park and Furano Ski Resort are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Furano Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Furano Marche Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Asahigaoka Sogotoshi Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Furano Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ningle Terrace - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nishinaka Station - 18 min drive
  • Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) - 64 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
  • ‪マクドナルド 38号富良野店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪らぁめん 支那虎 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Snowball Hostel

Ski-in/ski-out hostel near Furano Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ski-in/ski-out access, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Snowball Hostel.

This Furano hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Snowball Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Furano hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Snowball Hostel Furano
Snowball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Snowball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Furano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Snowball Hostel to the airport?

Snowball Hostel is 27.9 mi (64-min drive) away from the Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Snowball Hostel?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snowball Hostel on Jul 4, 2026 start from $114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Snowball Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Snowball Hostel.

Does Snowball Hostel offer free breakfast?

Snowball Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Snowball Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Snowball Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Snowball Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Snowball Hostel have a pool?

Snowball Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Snowball Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Snowball Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Snowball Hostel to downtown Furano?

Snowball Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Furano.

Snowball Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and close to the ski field. Staff were great and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was quite hot with poor circulation and there was not way to cool it down, staff said AC didn’t work and windows wouldn’t open. Other than that nice property and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent överallt, torkrum för snowboard utrustning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
新しくて清潔でした。 居心地が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nobuhide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とにかく清潔で良い。 オーナーが日本人ではなかったが、とてもフレンドリーで困っていることがないか？声がけくださった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Formosa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huang

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKEHIRO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKEHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Man Hin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025