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Snowball Hostel

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for Snowball Hostel

A green building labeled "Furano Ropeway" with a snowy landscape and mountains in the background.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a snowy street.
A corridor with wooden doors and white walls.
A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A modern, well-lit room with a wooden wardrobe, built-in shelves, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$128
20 Aug - 21 Aug

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

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A modern, multi-level bunk bed room with built-in shelving and a small desk area.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A bedroom with two single beds, a skylight, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A modern, minimalist bedroom with a wooden floor, built-in wardrobe, and bunk beds.

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory Room

A compact room with bunk beds, a small window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with two single beds, a skylight, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 4 Bunk Beds In Private Dormitory Room

A modern interior with a bunk bed, a small window, and a wooden door.

4 Bunk Beds In Private Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Furano

Snowball Hostel places you steps from Furano Shrine and within a short 5-minute stroll of Furano Marche Shopping Center. Highlights at this ski hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers ski-in/ski-out access, free WiFi in public areas and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Near this Furano hostel, you'll find Furano Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Furano Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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 - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Nishinaka Station - 18 min drive
  • Asahikawa (AKJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • メインダイニングルーム
  • ‪回転寿司 トピカル - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド 38号富良野店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ronin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪富川製麺所 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Snowball Hostel

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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Snowball Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower 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

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 transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels

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 all 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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Snowball Hostel?

No, Snowball Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at Snowball Hostel?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snowball Hostel on 20 Aug 2026 start from AU$128, 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.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Snowball Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Snowball Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Snowball Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Snowball Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Snowball Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Formosa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Huang

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TAKEHIRO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TAKEHIRO

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

6/10 Okay

Man Hin

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