Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, northernmost island of Japan
Sapporo, the City of Choices
Furano~Sapporo~Shin-Chitose A.P.

From Sapporo to Furano 139km from Shin-Chitose A.P. to Furano, 69km(roadway). This is the distance we can enjoy one-day tour, though it’s better for us to start it early in the morning.

We have many means in enjoying this tour. In case we start the tour either from the airport or from Sapporo Station area, it’s convenient to get “Free Ticket”(discount ticket) by JR, which can be joint with the charge of a rental car.

* The estimated time can be changed due to the weather or traffic condition.


JR Bus Taxi

 furano access map

JR

Between Shin-Chitose A.P. and Sapporo, take either JR or bus. For information, the page [Access between the airport and Sapporo] is helpful.
Fares can differ depending on the occasion. Discount tickets can be available.

JR Hokkaido Tel 011-222-7111

Time and Fare
Sapporo~Takikawa~Furano Limited Express(Sapporo~Takikawa) One way (booked seat 4,030 yen, non-booked 3,520 yen. About 2 hrs)
·All by local train / One way 2,420 yen About 3 hrs
Shin-Chitose A.P.~Sapporo~Takikawa~Furano
·Limited Express(Sapporo~Takikawa) One way(booked seat 4,900yen, non-booked 4,390 yen, About 2’35”hrs.
·All by local train / One way 3,290 yen About 3’35” hrs.

Furano Lavender?Express(Sapporo-Furano nonstop train)
*In Sep., Oct.., called Furano- Kouyou –Express.

In service June 3(Sat.)~Aug. 3(Thu.)
In Sep., Oct.,- On Sat., Sun., National Holidays

Sapporo~Furano/One way (booked seat 4,710 yen, non-booked 4,200 yen)About 2 hrs.

Furano·Biei Free Ticket (4 days available)

·Sale--- May 3~Oct. 26
·Valid June 3(Sat.)~Oct. 29(Sun.)
·Fare(Children-half of Adult)From Sapporo 5,000 yen From Shin-Chitose A.P. 7,000 yen
·In specified section, non-booked seats of limited express are available.

*Section to cover (free hop on and off of the limited express, express trains, for non-booked seats)Takikawa~Asahikawa ~Furano~Ikutora


Access between Shin-Chitose A.P. and Sapporo
Furano Tourist Information

 Lavender farm in Furano
Lavender farm in Furano
( Photo by: Furano Tourist Information Center)
The Norokko Furano Biei, SL
The Norokko Furano Biei, SL
(Photo by: JR Hokkaido)

In service(2007)
June: 2(Sat.)~4(Mon.)?June7(Thu.)~30(Sat.)
Section
Down
Asahikawa - Nishikagura - Biei - Bibaushi - Kamifurano - Lavender Farm - Nakafurano - Furano
Up
Furano - Nakafurano - Lavender Farm - Kamifurano - Bibaushi - Biei - Asahikawa
Time
· Asahikawa(10:03)?Furano(11:37) About 1’30”
· Biei(13:01·15:08)?Furano(13:52·15:57) About 50 min.
· Furano(16:13)?Asahikawa (17:45) About 1’30”
· Furano(11:52·13:59)?Biei(12:54·15:03) About 1hr.

One way Fare
Asahikawa~Furano Adult 1,040 yen?Children 520 yen
Biei~ Furano Adult 620 yen, Children 310 yen

Changing trains from Sapporo
Sapporo 8:00The Super White Arrow 3?arriving at Asahikawa a t 9:20 changing to 10:03The Norokko Furano Biei.

Bus

Chuo Bus Sapporo~Furano Express Bus

From Sapporo Bus Terminal, about 2’30” hrs. One way/ Adult 2,100 yen Round trip 3,950 yen(Children half)
· For details, refer to HP of Chuo Bus

Regular Sight-seeing Bus

·From Sapporo Bus Terminal, buses run Furano, Biei Course

Chuo Bus Tel 011-231-0500

Multi-lingual Bus Tour? Furano & Biei 1-Day Tour

Places to get off the bus
Farm Tomita(sightseeing)?FlowerLand Kamifurano(Lunch/sightseeing)?Shinei Hill (break)?Sunagawa Highway Oasis(break)

Time around 8:00~19:00
Period
June 2 ~ August 30 (every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
Fare Adult 8,500yen Child 5,800yen(Lunch included)
Inquiry·Application Sun-support Hokkaido Tel 011-222-7774

Lavenders of " Farm Tomita "

Lavenders of " Farm Tomita "
Lavenders of " Farm Tomita "

Taxi

From JR Sapporo Station to Furano downtown area, it costs about 40,000 yen including the highway toll, takes about 7 hours for a roundtrip.

For details, ask the taxi companies, each of them has its original sightseeing course.

Next age Tel 0120-89-7255
Information about Sightseeing Taxi and booking
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