Picturesque villages, lovely lavender gardens and scenic cycle paths… the agricultural Furano Region ranks high on wish list for many travelers. You can travel the region with the Sapporo-Furano Area Pass, as well as the Hokkaido Rail Pass or the Japan Rail Pass. If you want to explore Asahikawa, such as Asahiyama Zoo, please add a day.
⚫︎ Last updated: May 2024. Timetables, business hours and prices are subject to change. Check the latest information.
⚫︎ The Furano & Biei Norokko Train and the Furano Lavender Express are seasonal trains. Check the schedules and timetables. These seasonal trains have reserved seats.
DAY 1
⚫︎ From Sapporo, take the train to Biei via Asahikawa.
⚫︎ Explore the agricultural town of Biei by bike.
⚫︎ Take the scenic JR Furano Line.
⚫︎ Stay at New Furano Prince Hotel, one of the region’s best resort hotels.
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HOTEL (SPONSORED)
New Furano Prince Hotel
新富良野プリンスホテル
▶︎ 17min by bus from JR Furano Station
Located at the base of Furano Ski Area, this resort hotel boasts superlative rooms with all the amenities and mountain views from the upper floors. There are plenty of dining and drinking options inside and outside the hotel. Guests can use the onsen Shisai-no-yu (pay an extra) adjoining the hotel.
DAY 2
⚫︎ Take the seasonal Furano Ropeway in the morning.
⚫︎ Tasting and shopping at the scenic Furano Winery.
⚫︎ Enjoy local sweets and art at the Campana Rokkatei.
⚫︎ Exploring the lavender fields in Nakafurano.
⚫︎ Take the seasonal Furano & Biei Norokko Train.
⚫︎ Shopping at the Furano Marche.
⚫︎ Take the seasonal Furano Lavender Express for Sapporo.
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