●Highland Furano: A large hot spring and accommodation facility situated near vast forests and lavender fields. Visitors can enjoy views of the impressive Tokachidake Mountain Range and a bright purple “sea of lavender.” A footpath leads through the forest, where visitors can enjoy “forest bathing,” bird-watching and viewing wildflowers. For lunch we will enjoy petite fondue + hamburger steak + rice * coffee or tea. We especially recommend the petite fondue.
●Roller Coaster Road: 2.5 kilometers of undulating highway that seems to continue forever, is named “Roller coaster road.” The drive on this road provides spectacular views of hills, pastures and the mighty Tokachidake Mountain Range.
●Shikisai-no-Oka Hill: The beautiful fields of flowers on this hill are a piece of the “Biei Patchwork” scenery. Between 30 to 40 varieties of flowers are planted on this farm that is no longer used for farming, and each year between May and late October, numerous flowers bloom wildly across the hill. Peak season is July to late September. The gentle slopes covered in flowers is truly an impressive sight!
The first alpacas to be raised in Hokkaido live on Shikisai-no-Oka Hill.
The adorable creatures are popular mascots among the children who come from all over the world.
●Blue Pond: One of the most popular sights of Biei in recent years. The mysterious pond appears blue on the surface, with dead pine trees creating an eerie and fantastic atmosphere.
●Farm Tomita: The oldest and most historic lavender farm in Japan. Discover the history of lavender and seasonal flowers. At the gift shop on site, you can purchase seasonal flowers, soaps, perfumes and other original items made from lavender.
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“One-day tour to the Blue Pond, Farm Tomita Lavender Fields, and Shikisai-no-Oka Hills” Highland Furano, Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-Oka and Blue Pond Tour (Multilingual Audio Tour)
| Operation Period | June 26 - July 31, 2024 | ||
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| Duration | 10 hrs and 23 min |
Distance | 348km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | |||
| Sapporo Station / Dep 9:40 Arr 20:03 This course is operated by two buses. |
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June 26 - 30
| Adult | 8,700yen |
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| Child | 5,600yen |
July 1 - 31
| Adult | 9,000yen |
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| Child | 5,900yen |
*Iunch included.
*Includes admission to Shikisai-no-Oka during the paid period (Jul 1- Sept 30).
*This course is guided in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
*Sightseeing guide will accompany, but will not explain the sights.Guidance is available through audio system.
This popular course will tour the Blue Pond, Farm Tomita lavender fields, and Shikisai-no-Oka all in one day.
Itinerary
| 9:40 | Sapporo Station |
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| Sapporo IC | |
| 10:28～10:40 | *Iwamizawa SA(rest)【Approx. 10min】 |
| Mikasa IC | |
| Shimanoshita | |
| 11:50～13:05 | *①Highland Furano (lunch/view lavender)【75min】 |
| 13:30～14:35 | *Farm Tomita(free time)【65min】 |
| Roller Coaster Road | |
| 15:05～15:55 | *③Shikisai-no-Oka Hill(free time)【50min】 |
| 16:20～16:45 | *Blue Pond(free time)【25min】 |
| Biei Patchwork Road/Tree of Seven Stars (view from bus) | |
| Asahikawa Takasu I.C | |
| 18:35～18:45 | Sunagawa SA (rest)【10min】 |
| 19:50 | Sapporo Factory |
| 19:55 | Sapporo Clock Tower |
| 20:03 | Sapporo Station |
- *①Lunch menu consists of "Petite Fondue + Hamburger Steak + Rice + Coffee or Tea.
- *②～④will be free time to explore.
- *②Farm Tomita recommendations:(Prices are subject to change)
Fresh-baked melon bread ¥270
Lavender Ice Cream ¥350
- *③Shikisai-no-Oka Hill Recommendations: (Prices are subject to change)
Soft Serve Ice Cream made with fresh Biei Milk (5 flavors) : Each ¥400
Piping hot croquette made with matured potatoes from nearby farms: Each ¥180
OPTIONAL
●Alpaca Farm
High school and up ¥500, elementary school age ¥300, preschoolers free admission
Norokko (Tractor Bus)
●High school and up ¥500, elementary school age ¥300, preschoolers free - *Flower fields along the course may not be in bloom depending on the season, growth conditions, and may not be viewable due to pruning and other maintenance.
Meals
Highland Furano
Popular menu: Petite Fondue, Salbury Steak, rice, coffee or tea.
＜Photo is for illustrative purpose only.＞
Schedule Calendar
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
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| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||
※Colored days are operating days.
Special Notes
※Tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions or expressway conditions. Tour may also be cancelled during operation due to similar conditions.
※Duration of tour may change depending on traffic congestion or number of passengers. Buses may also be delayed, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
※Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the closed days or limit on tours at each facility.
※Buses may be delayed due to traffic congestion and adverse weather, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
※Tours may be cancelled due to the disasters or marathons. Please inquire about operation schedule during adverse weather.
※The Hokkaido Chuo Bus [Regular Sightseeing Bus] runs in the Central Hokkaido area.
