TRAVEL INFORMATION FURANO.BIEI.ASAHIKAWA
- 2017/02/16
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Furano
Farm Tomita
| Address: | 15 Go Nakafurano Kisen Kita, Sorachi District, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | 08:30 to 17:00 (may change by seasons) |
| Admission: | free |
| Directions: | 7 minutes walk from JR Furano line “Lavender field station” or 25 minuets walk from “Nakafurano station” |
One of the main attractions of Furano is lavender fields. Enjoy the beautiful purple carpets of lavender in full bloom. Farm Tomita has more than 100-year history of the lavender field. It has tremendous number of flowers and also lavender related snacks such as a lavender ice cream or lavender candies are available. Come and check the place out. Just make sure to find the right place as there are many similar fields.
Campana Rokkatei
| Address: | Shimizuyama, Furano city, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | Shop 9:00 to 17:00, Café 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Direction: | 10 minuets drive from JR Furano station |
One of the popular pastry shops of Hokaido is Rokkatei. With magnificent view of Tokachi Mountains and its landmark of bell tower, it is the best spot to visit. Enjoy original pastries which are only available in this shop.
Furano Wine Brewery
| Address: | Shimizuyama, Furano city, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | 9:00 to 16:30(June to August 9:00 to 18:00) |
| Direction: | 1 hour from Asahikawa airport by Lavender bus. 15 minutes walk from JR line “Furano station” |
Discover the process of wine brewing at the one of the most popular winery in Japan. Enjoy tasting the wine and juices. There is a hidden spot of lavender field next door.
Biei
Hokusei Hill Observatory Park (Hokusei no oka tembou park)
| Address: | Okubo kyousei, Biei, Kamigawa district, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Direction: | 5 minutes walk from JR Biei station |
“Biei” is a small town surrounded by hills. Once you see this magnificent view with all four seasons, it will sweep you off your feet. It is the best location to take pictures since it has a pyramid structured observatory which allows enjoy to a stunning view of steep hills and great mountains of Tokachi. It offers beautiful landscapes around the year.
Observatory deck
| Address: | Shirogane, Bisei, Kamigawa district, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | June to in the beginning of October |
| Direction: | 30 minutes drive from JR Bisei station 1 hour walk from Shirogane bus stop of Dohoku Bus |
From the observatory spot in hillside, enjoy a panoramic view of Furano and Bisei. Because of its unique landscape structure that there are few tall trees in Hokkaido, you can enjoy panoramic view overlooking Furano, hills of Bisei and great Tokachi mountains behind from the observatory at an altitude of 900 meters. Indulge in magnificent nature of Hokkaido.
Blue Pond
| Address: | Shirogane, Bisei, Kamigawa district, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | from March (during winter is closed due to danger of thaw) |
| Direction: | 17km drive from JR Bisei station 20 minuets bus ride from Shirogane hot spring |
It is worth visit to the mysterious blue pond that the color of pond is truly blue. While snowing it becomes white which is beautiful as well. The pond used to be banded to visit before 2010. An early morning walk will be beautiful.
Asahikawa
Asahiyama Zoo
| Address: | Higashi Asahikawa-cho Kuranuma, Asahikawa,Hokkaido,Japan |
| Open: | 9:00 to 16:00 (summer time), 10:30 to 15:00 (winter time) |
| Direction: | 40 minuets bus ride by Asahikaw denki kodo bus from Asahikawa station of east exit at bus stop No.6. |
Asahiyama Zoo is the must-see attraction in Asahikawa! The way of exhibition is so unique that innate behavior of animals are exhibited as “behavior exhibition” that the zoo has been one of the most popular zoo in Japan which once exceeded Tokyo Ueno Zoo’s numbers of visitors. It is a great place to visit especially for children to observe innate unique activities and movements of animals in North part of Japan!
Asahidake Ropeway
| Address: | Higashi Asahikawa-cho, Kuranuma, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Direction: | 50km from “Asahikawatakasu IC” or “Asahikawa Kita IC” on Hokkaido express way. 1 and half hours bus ride from Asahikaw station by Ideyu bus. |
The Asahidake ropeway connects elevation of 11000m (Sanroku station) to 1600m (Sugatami station.) The view from the top of mountain is absolutely magnificent.It is highly recommended to climb the Asahidake if you have time. You may get to meet Asiatic chipmunks. However you should be well-equipped as the weather is likely change.
Asahikawa Ramen Village
| Address: | 4 cho-me, 11jo Hyozan, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Open: | 11:00 to 20:00 |
| Direction: | 20 minuets drive from JR Asahikawa station 30 minuets drive from Asahikawa airport. |
Ramen is the most popular food in Asahikawa! The Ramen village is not only consisted of 8 unique ramen shops but also Ramen shrine and other interesting attractions such as a panel for photos. It is certainly a great destination for ramen lovers and to enjoy shopping ramens as a souvenir.
