Going to Furano and Biei by JR 2023 (Train Timetable and Pass) - Hokkaido, Japan

Norokko Train and Lavender Express Train are popular for sightseeing in Furano and Biei especially in summer. This year, Furano Biei Free Ticket has discount ticket for children. In addition, The highlight points are added in Limited Express Furano Lavender Express which connects Sapporo and Furano. This year the boarding certificate will be offered as a gift.

Introducing advantageous tickets

1. Furano Biei Free Ticket: 

Non-reserved seats on limited express local trains area available for roundtrip from Sapporo Station to the free area. Unlimited rides on local trains within free area (Takikawa-Furano-Asahikawa-Takikawa and Furano - Ikutora).

■ Release period: 29 March - 6 October 2023

■ Period of use: 29 April - 9 October 2023. 

■ 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 - 9 October 2023

■ Period of use: 29 April - 9 October 2023

■ Price: 2,800 yen (1,400 yen for children)

■ Validity period: 1 day

Furano Lavender Express Train

Limited Express Furano Lavender Express connects Sapporo and Furano. The train offers WI-FI for all seats and vehicles. 

Operating Period: 10-11 June, 17 June - 13 August (everyday), 19 August - 24 September (Weekends and Holiday)

Lavender train 261 series 5000

Train Timetable

Sapporo -> Takikawa -> Furano
Sapporo	Iwamizawa	Takikawa	Ashibetsu	Furano
7:41	8:18	8:46	9:15	9:45

Furano -> Takikawa -> Sapporo
Furano	Ashibetsu	Takikawa	Ashibetsu	Furano
16:51	17:19	17:45	18:15	18:50

*Operation time and vehicale used are subject to change without notice.

Boarding Certificate

Everyone who board the train will receive a boarding certificate as a gift. 

Furano Biei Norokko Train

Operating Period: 10-11 June, 17 June - 13 August (everyday), 19 August - 24 September (Weekends and Holiday)

Train Timetable

Car no.	Asahikawa to Furano
	Asahikawa	Biei	Lavender Field	Furano
1	10:00	10:30	11:13	11:40
3	-	(13:08)	13:43	13:59
5	-	(15:13)	15:44	16:01

Car no.	Furano to Asahikawa
	Furano	Lavender Field	Biei	Asahikawa
2	11:53	12:16	12:51	-
4	14:07	14:29	15:02	-
6	16:11	16:39	17:19	17:46

*Operation time and vehicale used are subject to change without notice.

Vehicles: 3 cars (1 reserved seat, 2 unreserved seats)

Fare (One Way): 

Furano - Lavender Farm           300 yen 

Furano - Biei                              750 yen

Furano - Asahikawa                  1,290 yen

Reserved seat fee                     840 yen (half price for children).

Boarding Certificate

Everyone who board the train will receive a boarding certificate as a gift. The design changes in June-July and August - September.

Points of this year

The train runs slowly when pass highlight spots so you can see view from window

① Biei Station-Bibaushi Station (house with a red roof)

② Bibaushi Station-Kamifurano Station (Monument of Furano Pioneer Birthplace) (See Map) 

Monument of Furano Birthplace.

③ Lavender Field Station-Nakafurano Station (Municipal Lavender Garden)

④ Nakafurano Station-Furano Station 

	①	②	③	④
No.1	O	O	O	O
No.3	O	O	O	-
No.5	O	O	O	-
	O	O	O	O	No.2
	O	O	O	O	No.4
	-	O	O	O	No.6

Train Outline: 1 reserved seat, 2 unreserved seats

Guidance by audio guide

The highlights along the Furano line will be guided by audio guide.

Implement Section: Asahikawa Station - Biei Station - Bibaushi Station - Kamifurano Station - Lavender Field Station

Lavender Field Station

This station will be opened only during the operation of Furano - Biei Norokko Train.

Opening Period: 10 June - 24 September 2023.

The DL locomotive which connect Norokko Train in June-July and August-September may be different. SUbject to change without notice. 

Reference: JR Hokkaido Website

Translated by: Blue Moon

(If any of my translation is wrong, please let me know. Thank you.)