Sapporo Departure: Winter Furano Biei Local Train Tour
Operation Period: January 4 – February 28, 2026
Duration: 11 hours
Tour Price:： ・Adult: JPY 18,000
・Child: JPY 12,000
Included: Train fares, accommodation (1 night with breakfast), cruise boarding fee, private vehicle,2 lunches (bento meals), insurance, and tax
Itinerary
09:00 AM Depart from Sapporo Station
09:52 AM Board a local train at Takikawa Station
11:00 AM Lunch in Furano: Roast Beef Bowl
12:00 PM Free time for shopping in Furano
01:46 PM Board a local train at Furano Station
02:25 PM Visit the Blue Pond in Biei
03:20 PM Board a local train at Biei Station
05:55 PM Arrive at Sapporo Station
Tour Overview
This tour invites you to discover the beautiful winter landscapes of Hokkaido. By traveling primarily by public transportation, it is designed as a sustainable journey that helps reduce CO₂ emissions. Riding quiet local trains with fewer passengers allows you to fully appreciate Hokkaido’s tranquility—the rhythmic sound of the train and the vast winter scenery unfolding outside the window.In Furano, enjoy the famous roast beef bowl at the renowned local restaurant Kumagera. In Biei, travel by taxi to visit the stunning Blue Pond, where the contrast between pure white snowfields and vivid natural colors creates a breathtaking scene.On board the train, your accompanying guide will offer local specialty products, adding a deeper connection to the region. This is a one-of-a-kind tour that lets you experience a side of local Hokkaido rarely seen by visitors.Join us for a relaxed railway journey through Hokkaido, where time slows down and the beauty of winter can be truly felt.
