Day Trip & Shuttle Bus

There are a variety of day trips and shuttle bus options offered from Furano connecting visitors with numerous indoor and outdoor activities, as well as off-piste and backcountry ski areas.

Evening shuttle buses between the city and ski area operate during the winter season making it easy to get downtown or to one of the many tourist destinations. Information about the different bus tours are listed below. Tailor made bus tours can also be arranged by contacting one of the listed offices.

Notice:

  • Reservations must be received by 5 p.m. of the day prior to tour. Bus tours will be cancelled when there are less than 2 people.
  • Guides do not accompany the bus tour.
  • For advanced ski tours and guided backcountry ski tours offered from Furano, please enquire at the Furano Biei International Tourism Centre.

For Reservation

Alpine Visitor Centre 　　


Reservations are accepted at the Alpine Visitor Centre located three minutes from the Kitanomine Terminal. Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Tel: +81-(0)167-22-1311 Fax: +81-(0)167-23-4385

 

Furano Biei International Tourism Centre
(Ground floor of the Kitanomine Terminal) Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tel: +81-(0)167-22-5777 Fax: +81-(0)167-23-5014

Destinations Details

Kamui Ski Links Bus Tour

Depart Furano 8 a.m. ⇒ Arrive Kamui Ski Links 9:15 a.m. Depart Kamui Ski Links 3:45 p.m. ⇒ Arrive Furano 5:00 p.m.

*Sun., Mon., Tues.,
*Round-trip fare ¥2,800 per person (One-way fare ¥1,500)
*Round trip 1ift ticket ￥5,800
* A 5-day+ Furano lift pass can be used for one day of skiing at Kamui Ski Links.


Tomamu Bus Tour		 Depart Furano 8 a.m. ⇒ Arrive Tomamu 9:45 a.m.
Depart Tomamu 4 p.m. ⇒ Arrive Furano 5:45 p.m.
*Wed. & Fri. *Round-trip fare ¥3,500 per person (One-way fare ¥2,000)
Round trip 1ifi ticket ￥7,500
* A five-day+ Furano lift pass can be used for one day of skiing at Tomamu.
Asahiyama Zoo Bus Tour
(Japan’s Most Northern Zoo) 		*In service: December 12, 2009 – March28, 2010 (Zoo Closed Dec. 30 – Jan. 1)
*Bus fare: Adults ¥2,300, Elementary School Students ¥1,600, Toddlers are Free
* Admission to zoo is not included in the bus fare
* Asahiyama Zoo Admission: Adults¥800, Junior High School Students and Under are Free
For more information & Time Table
Downtown Shuttle Bus

Service Period: December 18, 2009 – March 7, 2010 Fare: Bus Ticket Required (¥200 per ride)
For more information & Time Table

Furano Taxi Hot Spring Tour Hakuginsou Hotspring
Arrive at Hot Spring in 40min
Full trip 3 hours
Taxi Fare:2people ￥4,500 per person 3～4people ￥3,500 per person
includes round trip and hot spring entrance fee.Hot spring towel ￥200.Bath towel rental ￥300

Ryounkaku Hot Spring
Arrive at Hot Spring in 50min
Full trip 3 hours
TaxiFare:2people ￥4500 per person 3～4people ￥3,500 per person
includes round trip and hot spring entrance fee.Hot spring towel ￥250.Bath towel rental ￥300