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Snowball Hostel

2.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hostel with restaurant

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Front of property
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning
Fridge, microwave, oven
Restaurant
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Furano is home to Snowball Hostel. Furano Ski Resort and Campana Rokkatei are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grape Juice Factory, Budogaoka Information Center and Ningle Terrace. Garden of Wind and Saika no Sato are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and snowboarding.
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Map
21-18 Kitanomine, Furano, Hokkaido, 076-0034

What's nearby

  • Furano Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Furano Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Campana Rokkatei - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ningle Terrace - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Garden of Wind - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

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
  • ‪ふらのや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪支那虎 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ゆきと花 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Snowball Hostel

Hostel near Furano Ski Resort
Snowball Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Hit the slopes at this hostel featuring ski-in/ski-out access. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Snowball Hostel include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 65-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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 transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Snowball Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Snowball Hostel?

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snowball Hostel on Aug 15, 2025 start from CA $178.31, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Snowball Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Snowball Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snowball Hostel located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hostel in Furano is within a 5-minute walk of Furano Shrine and Furano Marche Shopping Center and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing. Furano Ski Resort and Asahigaoka Sogotoshi Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Snowball Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Man Hin

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