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Before you go
Your trip to Furano.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Furano – Hokkaido Destination Furano and Biei about 140 km from Sapporo
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Asahikawa (AKJ) Higashikagura · 45 km
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Estação de Furano 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), buses take about 1 hour. From Sapporo, the train takes around 2 hours with a transfer at Takikawa, and there are direct express buses. Biei is about 40 minutes by train on the Furano line.
How many days
One summer day is enough for the flower fields and the town center; two days allow adding Biei. In winter, three to five days for skiing.
When to go
From June to August for the flowers, with lavender usually blooming in July; September has harvests and cooler days. From December to March, snow and skiing; the piste season often extends until early May.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
It’s easier with a car, because the fields are outside the center. Without a car, there are seasonal trains in summer, local buses, taxis and bike rentals. In winter, buses connect the center to the slopes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Furano
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Morning
Tomita Farm
Arrive early at Tomita Farm to walk among the beds before the tour buses. In season, the special train stops at the temporary Lavender-batake station near the entrance.
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Afternoon
Local produce
Have curry with local vegetables in Furano’s center and try the region’s melon and cheese. Then take the ski lift, which usually runs in summer for those who want to view the basin from above.
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Evening
Furano center
Dine at restaurants near the station, where Hokkaido meat and vegetables appear on menus, and try a local wine.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Tomita Farm in Furano?
It’s in the neighboring town of Nakafurano, about 10 km from Furano’s center, and is visited as part of Furano. In the flower season, a special train stops at a temporary station near the entrance.
What to eat in Furano?
Melon, cheeses from the local dairy, milk soft-serve, curry with regional vegetables and Hokkaido meat. The town also produces wine and grape juice.
Is Furano good for skiing?
Yes. Furano’s resort has dry snow, wide runs for different levels and a high-capacity lift. It has hosted Alpine Skiing World Cup stages.
How to get from Furano to Biei?
By JR Furano line in about 40 minutes, or by car in about 40 minutes via the road through Kamifurano and the Shikisai-no-oka area.
Beyond the guide
