Norokko Train and Lavender Express Train are popular for sightseeing in Furano and Biei especially in summer. This year Furano Lavender train 261 series 5000, a multipurpose venicle (used for regular trains and sightseeing trains) will start operation in May 2021.
Furano Lavender Express Train
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| Lavender train 261 series 5000 |
Free Space Car no.1: Lavender Lounge - A space used for events.
Ordinary Car (Car no.2-5): Arm table for all seats, mobile charging spot and etc.
Wifi is available.
Furano Lavender Express Schedule
Operation Period: 19 June 2021 - 15 August 2021 (Everyday)
21 August 2021 - 20 September 2021 (Sat, Sun, Holiday)
Sapporo -> Takikawa -> Furano Train Timetable
Furano -> Takikawa -> Sapporo Train Timetable
*Operation time and vehicale used are subject to change without notice.
Furano Biei Norokko Train
Furano Biei Norokko Train runs 3 rounds per day.
This year the train runs slowly when pass the highlight spots.
Train Operation Schedule
Operation Period: 19 June 2021 - 15 August 2021 (Everyday)
21 August 2021 - 20 September 2021 (Sat, Sun, Holiday)
*Operation time and vehicale used are subject to change without notice.
Service Section
Car no.1, 6
Asahikawa - Biei - Bibaushi - Kamifurano - Lavender Farm - Nakafurano - Furano
Car no. 2-5
Biei - Bibaushi - Kamifurano - Lavender Farm - Nakafurano - Furano
Points of this year
The train runs slowly when pass highlight spots so you can see view from window
House with red roof (Biei Station - Bibaushi Station)
Highlight 2
Municipal Lavender Garden (Lavender Field Station - Nakafurano Station)
Nakafurano Station - Furano Station
*Highlight 1 will not applied with Furano / Biei Norokko Train No.6
Train Outline: 1 reserved seat, 2 unreserved seats
Online Seat Reservation
[This is convenient and safe for "Ekinet"! ]
1. Make a reservation on your PC / smartphone without going to the station (select an empty seat from the seat map)
2. No need to queue up at the counter
3. Pick up at reserved seat ticket vending machines, stations, etc. before boarding.
Ekinet: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/network/ekinet /
Reserved-seat tickets are available at major stations nationwide, "Midori no Madoguchi" (JR Ticket Office), from 10:00 am. one month before the boarding date. It will also be sold at major travel agencies.
- Open "Lavender Field" station this year as well. Scheduled opening date: 19 June -20 September 2021・
- Train : Furano Biei Norokko
2. Introducing advantageous tickets
2.1 Furano Biei Free Ticket:
Round-trip limited express trains from Sapporo Station to the free area (Furano / Biei).The ticket includes unlimited rides on unreserved seats.
■ Release period: 29 March - 28 October 2021
■ Period of use: 29 April - 31 October 2021.
* Start using the ticket until 28 October 2021
■ Price: 7,400 yen (3,700 yen for children)
■ Validity period: 4 days
2.2 Lavender Free Pass:
The ticket that allows unlimited rides on ordinary trains and unreserved seats in the free area. Unreserved seats on the Furano Biei Norokko are also available.
■ Release period: 29 March - 31 October 2021
■ Period of use: 29 April - 31 October 2021
■ Price: 2,800 yen (1,400 yen for children)
■ Validity period: 1 day
For more information on trains, fares / fares, discount tickets, etc., please visit JR Hokkaido website.
Reference: JR Hokkaido Website
Translated by: Blue Moon
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