The Center of Hokkaido
〜Furano Line〜
An easy trip from Asahikawa to Biei and Furano.
Get your fill of winter lavender and snow activities!
ASAHIKAWA Sta.
BIEI Sta.
Taxi (5min.)
Winter Wander: Snowshoe Excursion
Amid the Stunning Hills of Biei
Meeting location:1-2-14 Motomachi, Biei, Kamikawa-gun(Shiki no Johokan)
TEL: 0166-74-5757
(Hill Town Biei DMO)
Excursion time 9:30-11:30
9:30 Meet at Shiki no Johokan
9:45-11:15 Snowshoe excursion
11:30 Arrive at Shiki no Johokan and disperse
Taxi (5min.)
BIEI Sta.
NAKA-FURANO Sta.
Taxi (5min.)
Farm Tomita WINTER GARDEN
Photo courtesy of: Farm Tomita
Most people think of lavender and picture summer, but at Farm Tomita, there are greenhouses where you can see lavender and other flowers even in winter. There is also a photo gallery, shop, and light refreshments. Admission is free.
15 Kisen-kita, Nakafurano, Sorachi-gun
TEL: 0167-39-3939
10:00-16:00(Dec. - Mar.)
Taxi (5min.)
NAKA-FURANO Sta.
FURANO Sta.
Taxi (10min.)
Ningle Terrace
A spot to encounter a variety of craft pieces related to So Kuramoto's work. The snowscapes provide an even more wondrous view. Admission is free.
Shin Furano Prince Hotel, Nakagoryo, Furano
TEL: 0167-22-1111
12:00-20:45
(Subject to change depending on the month)
(10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. in Aug.)
Furano Kan Kan Mura
A night-activity area open only in winter. Adjoined to the Shin Furano Prince Hotel, like Ningle Terrace. Experience snow-tubing, dogsledding, and more. Fees vary by activity.
Furano Zone, Furano Ski Resort
TEL: 0167-23-3388
(Furano Snow Fantasy Promotion Association, within the Furano Tourism Association)
16:00-20:00(Dec. - Mar.)
Taxi (10min.)
FURANO Sta.
ASAHIKAWA Sta.
Check websites and schedules for JR Hokkaido, etc.,
when actually considering your itinerary.