JAL and Air Do operate multiple flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Asahikawa Airport near Furano. Flight time is a little over 90 minutes. The regular one way fare by JAL is around 49,000 yen, however, discount tickets are typically available for between 20,000 and 25,000 yen. The fares by Air Do are typically around 20 percent lower than those by JAL. Buses connect Asahikawa Airport with Biei (15 minutes, 380 yen) and Furano (60 minutes, 790 yen).
Airfares from Tokyo to Asahikawa over the next 30 daysJune 2, 2023 - July 1, 2023
The journey from Tokyo to Furano by trains involves transfers at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sapporo and Takikawa, takes about 10 hours, costs around 30,000 yen one way and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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Getting around
Four municipalities, Furano City, Nakafurano Town, Kamifurano Town and Biei Town, make up the area commonly referred to as Furano and Biei.
Because attractions are spread over the entire region and public transportation is rather poor, a rental car is the recommended means for getting around. There are a few rental car outlets around Furano Station, and even more of them at Asahikawa Airport and in central Asahikawa.
Driving around Furano
Alternatively, cycling is an attractive way of getting around. Rental bicycles are available for typically 200 yen per hour for a regular bicycle and 600 yen per hour for an electrically powered bicycle. Do not underestimate distances. Furano and Biei, for example, are over 30 kilometers apart from each other.
The JR Furano Line connects Furano with Biei and Asahikawa. Trains run roughly once per hour, and the one way trip between Furano and Biei takes about 40 minutes, costs 750 yen and is covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Hokkaido Rail Pass.
During summer, the Furano-Biei Norokko, a special train for tourists, operates along the Furano Line. In 2023, there are three round trips on weekends between June 10 and September 24 and everyday from June 17 to August 13. The train carries nostalgic cars with wide windows and unreserved and reserved seats. Seat reservations cost a 840 yen supplement, but are free for JR pass holders. The train stops at the temporarily constructed Lavender-Batake Station, a short walk from Farm Tomita.
Furano-Biei Norokko
The bus network around Furano is rather poor, and many sights and flower farms are not served by public transportation, at all. One bus line of general interest is the Lavender-go bus, which connects Asahikawa Station with Asahikawa Airport, Biei and Furano every 1-2 hours.
Sightseeing buses are numerous around Furano, but a lot of them run only in summer and do not target foreign tourists. Relatively easy to use by foreigners are the following three tourist buses which run during the summer months. They make scheduled stops at popular sightseeing spots, but do not provide tour guides:
Biei View Bus (2023: 6/10 and from 6/17 to 9/30)
Starting and ending at Biei Station, these buses run twice per day around Biei. The tours take around three hours and cost 4000 yen. Reservations can be made via the internet (until four business days in advance) or at the tourist information office in front of Biei Station until shortly before departure, as long as vacant seats are available.
Furano/Biei/Asahikawa Bus Tours (2023: weekends from 6/10 to 9/30, daily from 6/17 to 8/13)
Starting in Furano or Asahikawa, these bus tours visit various attractions around Furano and Biei. The tours last around six hours and cost 6000 yen. Reservations are possible via the internet (until one day in advance) or at the tourist information office in front of Furano Station (until just before departure), as long as vacant seats are available.
Furano Kururu Bus (2023: details to be announced)
This sightseeing bus serves two courses around Furano per day, departing from and ending at Furano Station and stopping at some of the sights around Furano.
A variety of tours around Furano and Biei are also offered through Klook.
Sightseeing buses waiting in front of Biei Station
Situated in Furano, 7.9 km from Furano Station, Hotel Hanafuji Inn features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Kusawakebosai Center. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Hotel Hanafuji Inn provides some rooms with mountain views, and the rooms include a kettle. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. An American breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Hanafuji Inn. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like skiing. Windy Garden is 12 km from Hotel Hanafuji Inn, while Chomin Center is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 33 km from the accommodation.
Located in Furano, 2.8 km from Furano Station, Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is situated 20 km from Kusawakebosai Center, 35 km from Chomin Center and 2 km from Furano City Office. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.1 km from Windy Garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a mountain view. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like skiing. Staff speak English and Japanese at the reception. Furano Golf Course is 13 km from Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.
Located in Furano, 2.8 km from Furano Station, CHALET BURLAP FURANUI provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and ski-to-door access. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and free shuttle service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.8 km from Windy Garden. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all units at CHALET BURLAP FURANUI have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. An ? la carte, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. CHALET BURLAP FURANUI offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like skiing. Kusawakebosai Center is 20 km from CHALET BURLAP FURANUI, while Chomin Center is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.
Set in Furano, within 21 km of Furano Station and 22 km of Windy Garden, Guest House EBISAN offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 1-star guest house offers a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 39 km from Kusawakebosai Center. The units feature a shared bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Guest House EBISAN provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Furano City Office is 21 km from the accommodation, while Furano Golf Course is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 61 km from Guest House EBISAN.
A 10-minute taxi ride from JR Furano Train Station, the completely non-smoking Pension Lavender offers a homely lounge with a wood-burning stove and a large flat-screen TV. The heated rooms have free Wi-Fi. The simply furnished, Western-style rooms at Lavender Pension have a lamp and a nightstand. Matching floral patterns decorate the beds and curtains. Some rooms have a private bathroom. The pension is 4 km from Furano Ski Resort and a 25-minute drive from Farm Tomita. Asahigaoka Park is 1.7 km away. On-site parking is free. Free tea and instant coffee are provided at the lounge, and the terrace offers mountain views. You can enjoy a DVD or use the free Wi-Fi, and slippers are provided. Luggage storage and safe deposit are available at the front desk. A Western breakfast set is served at the dining room, which has tall windows and potted plants.
Featuring 4-star accommodation, La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring is situated in Furano, 600 metres from Furano Station and 5.6 km from Windy Garden. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Kusawakebosai Center is 18 km from La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring, while Chomin Center is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.
Located in Furano, 3 km from Furano Station and 4 km from Windy Garden, Fenix Furano provides accommodation with free WiFi and a restaurant. Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy an ? la carte breakfast. Hiking, skiing and cycling are possible within the area, and Fenix Furano offers a ski pass sales point. Kusawakebosai Center is 20 km from the accommodation, while Chomin Center is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Asahikawa, 42 km from Fenix Furano, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Hostel Tomar is set in Furano, the hostel is 300 metres from Furano Station is 300 metres. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like skiing. Ski resort is accessible by bus 10 minutes from the bus stop in front of the property.
Featuring free bikes and a garden, Ryokan Sansui is located in Furano, 3.1 km from Prince Snow Resort Furano. Located around 4.1 km from Windy Garden, the ryokan is also 6 km away from Furano Ski Resort. Furano City Office is 300 metres away. The rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a shared bathroom, rooms at Ryokan Sansui also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Guests can make use of the hot tub. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 44 km from the property.
The children-friendly hotel, Hotel Naturwald Furano offers a play area for kids and accommodations with free Wi-Fi and mountain or city views. Guests can enjoy the public baths and request for relaxing massages. Furano Ski Resort Kitanomine Zone is only a 5-minute walk away and JR Furano Train Station is a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Guests can rent ski/snowboard equipments and ski storage is available at the property. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and a coin-launderette is on-site as well. Strollers can be borrowed and a laptop can be rented at the front desk. Baby diapers are also available. For dinner and breakfast a Japanese/Western-style set menu or buffet is served, depending on the day. Furano Naturwald Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Furano Cheese Factory and Furano Winery. Farm Tomita is a 20-minute drive away.
