Strategy of visiting Biei in mid May

My wife doesn't know how to cycle. Can I visit Biei in this way.

From Asahikawa to JR Bibahshi and then walk to JR Biei then back to Asahikawa by JR. Could anyone comment if this is a long walk say will take more than one hour and any scenic spot between that 2 JR station. Thanks.

Angood

From Asahikawa to JR Bibahshi and then walk to JR Biei then back to Asahikawa by JR.

Yes, but it is a rather long walk. Here is a suggested course that would take about 3.5 hours without stops:
http://www.furano.ne.jp/furabi/00/top.html

You could, instead, make a circular walk, starting and ending at Bibaushi Station.

Or you could consider renting a car for a day:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2024.html

Another option is to take a tour by taxi, but I suspect that there are not many English speaking drivers.

Dear Uji,

You are a great help. Thanks.

Angood

Dear Uji,

About this link http://www.furano.ne.jp/furabi/00/top.html,

Is that only Japanese which I don't understand at all.

Angood

Sorry, I sent the wrong link. Here is the direct URL that I intended to send:
http://www.furano.ne.jp/furabi/00/bi.gif

Thanks again Uji as me and my wife will go to Hokkaido this mid May.

Angood