Sightseeing Trains
Furano Lavender Express
A convenient limited express train connecting Sapporo and Furano in 2 hours with no transfer
It is operated by the Series 261 Generation 5000 Multipurpose limited express cars, the “Lavender Formation”.
Operating dates
- June 8, 9, June 15-Aug. 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Sep. 1, 7, 8, 14-16, 21-23, 2024
- *Operating dates and cars are subject to change without notice.
Operating section
- Sapporo - Iwamizawa - Takikawa - Ashibetsu - Furano
Available rail passes
| Pass name | Non-reserved seat | Reserved seat |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo-Furano Area Pass | 〇 | 〇 Please make sure to receive a reserved seat ticket before boarding.(Additional charge not required) |
| Hokkaido Rail Pass | ||
| Japan Rail Pass |
*You can get a ticket at the JR Information Desk, JR Ticket Counter (Midori-no-Madoguchi) or a reserved seat ticket vending machine.
*JR-EAST Train Reservation cannot be used.
●Train formation
- 〈Series 261 Generation 5000 “Lavender Formation” cars〉
Furano Biei Norokko Train
Enjoy the magnificent scenery aboard a leisurely train
Operating dates
June 8, 9, June 15-Aug. 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Sep. 1, 7, 8, 14-16, 21-23, 2024
Basic fare (one-way, half price for age 6-11)
-
Furano - Lavender-Farm
300 yen -
Furano - Biei
750 yen -
Furano - Asahikawa
1,290 yen
Charge (one-way, half price for age 6-11)Reserved seat charge 840 yen
Operating section
- [No.1 / No.6]
- Asahikawa - Biei - Bibaushi - Kami-Furano - Lavender-Farm - Naka-Furano - Furano
- [No.2 / No.3 / No.4 / No.5]
- Biei - Bibaushi - Kami-Furano -
Lavender-Farm - Naka-Furano - Furano
Available rail passes
| Pass name | Non-reserved seat | Reserved seat |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo-Furano Area Pass | 〇 | 〇 Please make sure to receive a reserved seat ticket before boarding.(Additional charge not required) |
| Hokkaido Rail Pass | ||
| Japan Rail Pass |
*You can get a ticket at the JR Information Desk, JR Ticket Counter (Midori-no-Madoguchi) or a reserved seat ticket vending machine.
*JR-EAST Train Reservation cannot be used.
●Train formation
Operated by the different diesel locomotive in design in August and September!
- *Half price for child (age 6-11) (Rounded down any fraction less than 10 yen)
- *Operating dates and cars are subject to change without notice.
- *Listed prices are current as of April 2024.
- *Image is for illustrative purposes.