Furano and Biei travel guide: Flower fields, hills and the Blue Pond
Explore Furano, Nakafurano, Biei and Shirogane by train, bus or car, with official access information and the final operating date of the Furano-Biei Norokko Train.
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Furano (富良野) and Biei (美瑛) are known for their flower fields and rolling hills. Attractions are spread out, so transport is an important part of planning. Return to the Hokkaido travel guide.
Key points
- Biei’s official transport page lists bus connections from Asahikawa Airport to Biei, as well as routes operated by JR and Dohoku Bus.
- Farm Tomita (ファーム富田) is in Nakafurano (中富良野).
- The Blue Pond (青い池) is in Shirogane (白金), Biei.
- The Furano-Biei Norokko Train ran for the last time on 23 September 2026. Do not include it in plans for 2027.
Starting points
| Area | Official information |
|---|---|
| Furano | Along the JR Furano Line |
| Nakafurano | Location of Farm Tomita |
| Biei | Public transport access via Asahikawa Airport bus, JR and Dohoku Bus |
| Shirogane | Location of the Blue Pond, a separate area within Biei |
Feature articles
- Biei Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls: Winter illuminations and parking
- Hokkaido driving route: Asahikawa, Biei, Blue Pond and Furano
More pages
- Furano and Biei attractions: Farm Tomita, Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls
- Furano and Biei transport: Flower fields, Blue Pond and seasonal trains
- Food in Furano and Biei: Cheese workshop, farm snacks and Shirogane rest stop
Notes
- Official sources do not provide uniform travel times between Furano and Biei attractions, so none are given here.
- Prices and schedules vary by date. Each page includes official sources and dates checked.
- For rental cars, see Car rental procedures.
Sources
- 美瑛町觀光協會｜交通 (www.biei-hokkaido.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
- 富良野觀光協會｜富田農場 (www.furanotourism.com, checked 2026-10-28)
- 美瑛町觀光協會｜白金青池 (www.biei-hokkaido.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
- JR 北海道｜富良野・美瑛 Norokko 號 (www.jrhokkaido.co.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
More about Furano and Biei travel guide: Flower fields, hills and the Blue Pond
- Furano and Biei attractions: Farm Tomita, Blue Pond and Shirahige FallsCompare Furano flower fields, Biei Blue Pond and Shirogane facilities, including weather-dependent water colour, travel references and winter illumination dates.
- Food in Furano and Biei: Cheese workshop, farm snacks and Shirogane rest stopCompare Furano Cheese Factory experiences, Farm Tomita coffee and seasonal snacks, and the seasonal opening hours of Shirogane Biruke for breaks between attractions.
- Furano and Biei transport: Flower fields, Blue Pond and seasonal trainsPlan onward buses from Biei Station, the walk from Lavender Farm Station to Farm Tomita and the discontinued Furano-Biei Norokko Train using official information.