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Sightseeing Train Guide
Furano Biei Norokko Train
Asahikawa 
Furano
Terminating the operation of Furano Biei Norokko Train
The Furano Biei Norokko Train has been operated for 26 years since 1998. This train is very popular as it allows passengers to feel the natural breeze coming in from large windows. Supported by local community members, we have been able to continue to operate this long.
However, we have been using the locomotive for more than 45 years, and passenger cars for more than 40 years. They are very old, and the production of many parts used has discontinued.
Therefore, the operation of Furano Biei Norokko Train will terminate in FY2026.
We look forward to your ride!
The Furano Biei Norokko Train connects between Asahikawa and Furano. You can see the lavender fields in summer, and also the superb view of hills in Biei from the train window. Feel the Hokkaido's comfortable breeze from the big window!
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Operating dates
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June to September 2025, click here for details
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Price
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Basic fare ticket 1,380 yen (Asahikawa－Furano)
- Price for one-way
- Half price for age 6-11
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Reserved seat
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<Reserved seat: 2 cars, Non-reserved seat: 1 car> Reserved seat ticket 840 yen
- All seats are reserved from August 16 to September 23. A reserved seat ticket is required in addition to a basic fare ticket for boarding.
- Price for one-way
- Half price for age 6-11
- Please receive a reserved seat ticket at the JR Hokkaido stations such as New Chitose Airport Station and Sapporo Station after arriving in Hokkaido.
- JR-EAST Train Reservation cannot be used.
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Reservation
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Reserved seats: Reservation required
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Available rail passes
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Hokkaido Rail Pass and Japan Rail Pass
Video provided by Hokkaido Railway Revitalization Council
*This video was taken in July 2020. The route map in the video is different from the current one.
Train formation
*All seats are reserved from August 16 to September 23. A reserved seat ticket is required in addition to a basic fare ticket for boarding.
*Train name, operating dates, train formation and cars are subject to change.
Train with open windows!
You can see the lavender fields and pastoral sceneries from the window.
Get a memorial ride certificate!
A staff hands out a memorial ride certificate with different design every year.
There is a station near the popular flower fields!
You can walk to the flower fields from "Lavender-Farm" Station easily.
Enjoy the nature of Hokkaido with an audio guide!
The local trains running along the Furano Line (between Asahikawa and Furano), have been providing tour guide services via an “Audio Guide” using a GPS application. Click here for details.
“Audio Guide” GPS application download:
* Communication fee will be charged for downloading the application.
