Where Flower Hills Meet Ski Trails and Scenic Roads
🌟 What are Furano & Biei?
Located in the heart of Hokkaido, Furano and Biei are peaceful countryside towns known for their breathtaking landscapes. Summer brings rolling lavender fields and cafés, while winter transforms the area into a snowy paradise with ski resorts and hot springs. Whether you love flowers or powder snow, this is the perfect escape.
🔭 Why Visit Furano & Biei?
🌸 Lavender Fields – Endless purple views from June to August
🎿 Ski Resorts – Powder snow with fewer crowds than Niseko
🍦 Farm Cafés – Fresh milk, cheese, and soft serve everywhere
📸 Scenic Photo Spots – Famous fields, hills, and the Blue Pond
🚗 Peaceful Drives – Rolling hills and wide skies all around
🧖♀️ Hot Springs – Cozy up after a snowy day or cool morning
📸 Featured Spots
| Spot | Description |
|---|---|
| Farm Tomita | The most famous lavender field in Japan, great for photos and perfumes |
| Blue Pond | Stunning blue water surrounded by trees, mysterious and calm |
| Shikisai-no-Oka | Huge flower hill with seasonal colors, alpacas, and tractor rides |
| Patchwork Road | Gentle hills and farmlands creating a natural patchwork view |
| Furano Cheese Factory | Make cheese, eat pizza, and try lavender soft serve |
| Ningle Terrace | Fairytale wooden cottages lit up in the forest—magical at night |
🎿 Top 3 Ski Resorts in Furano Area
| Ski Resort | Access & Address | Lift Ticket Price (Adult) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furano Ski Resort | 🚉 10 min by bus from Furano Station 📍Nakagoryo, Furano, Hokkaido 076-8511 | ¥6,000 / day | 28 runs, gondola, ski-in hotels, night skiing, English-friendly |
| Hoshino Resorts Tomamu | 🚄 90 min from Furano by train/car 📍Nakatomamu, Shimukappu, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido 079-2204 | ¥6,500 / day | Upscale resort with Ice Village, good for families |
| Kamui Ski Links | 🚄 60 min from Biei by train/bus via Asahikawa 📍112 Kamuicho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 074-1181 | ¥4,500 / day | Local vibe, great powder, fewer tourists, close to Asahikawa |
🗓️ Ski Season: Late Nov – Late March (varies)
🎿 Gear rentals, ski lessons, and English signage available at all resorts
🚌 Shuttle buses run in winter from Sapporo & Asahikawa
🎟️ Admission & Booking
| Attraction | Price (Adult) | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Tomita | Free | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (summer) |
| Blue Pond | Free | Open 24/7 |
| Shikisai-no-Oka | ¥500 (donation) | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (seasonal) |
| Furano Cheese Factory | Free / Workshops extra | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Ningle Terrace | Free | 12:00 PM – 8:45 PM |
| Furano Ski Resort | ¥6,000 / day | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (winter) |
🚨 Visitor Tips
📅 Lavender Peak: Early July — but June & August are still great
🎿 Furano = perfect for flower AND ski lovers in one trip
🚗 Rent a car for full flexibility, especially in Biei
📸 Golden hour at Blue Pond or Patchwork Hill is photo magic
🧥 Bring warm layers—even summer mornings can be chilly
🚉 Access
Nearest Stations:
🚉 Furano Station (JR Furano Line)
🚉 Biei Station (JR Furano Line)
From Major Cities:
🚄 Sapporo → Furano = ~2.5 hrs via train (transfer at Takikawa or Asahikawa)
🚄 Asahikawa → Biei = ~35 min / → Furano = ~60 min
✈️ New Chitose Airport → Furano = ~3 hrs via train or car
🚌 Winter Shuttles to ski resorts from Sapporo, Asahikawa
🏨 Top 3 Recommended Hotels
🏡 Furano Natulux Hotel – Right by the station, clean & modern
🌲 La Vista Furano Hills – Rooftop onsen and luxury mountain views
⛄ Hotel Park Hills Biei – Near Blue Pond, access to hot spring & nature
🍴 Top 3 Must-Try Eats
🍛 Yuiga Doxon (Furano) – Spicy curry with Hokkaido veggies
🧀 Furano Cheese Factory Pizza Café – Handmade pizza and cheese dishes
🍞 Biei Senka Bakery – Farm-fresh bread, milk soft serve & local jams
📍 Address & Contact
Furano Tourism Association
📍 1-30 Asahi-machi, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0026
📞 +81-167-23-3388
🌐 https://www.furanotourism.com/en
Biei Tourism Association
📍 1-2-1 Motomachi, Biei-cho, Hokkaido 071-0208
📞 +81-166-92-4378
🌐 https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en