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Day Trip & Shuttle Bus

There are a variety of day trip 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 less than four reservations are received.
  • Guides do not accompany the bus tour.
  • For advanced ski tours and guided backcountry ski tours offered from Furano, please enquire at the Furano Tourism Centre.

For Reservation

Alpine Visitor Centre   
Reservations are accepted at the Outdoor Activity Centre located three minutes from the Gondola Station in the Kitanomine Zone.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.;
Tel: +81-(0)167-22-1311;Fax: +81-(0)167-23-4385

North Country Inn
info@northcountryinnfurano.com
Tel: +81-(0)167-23-6565

Furano Information Centre (1st floor of the Gondola Station in the Kitanomine Zone)
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tel: +81-(0)167-23-3388 ; Fax: +81-(0)167-39-1222

Destinations Operating

Kamui Ski Links Bus Tour

Depart Furano 8 a.m. ⇒ Arrive Kamui Ski Links 9:15 a.m.
Depart Kamui Ski Links 3 p.m. ⇒ Arrive Furano 4:15 p.m.

*Sun., Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri.
*Round-trip fare ¥2,500 per person
(One-way fare ¥1,500)
* A five-day lift pass from Furano Ski Ground allows skiers free access to the Kamui Ski Links lifts.

Private Bus Tour to Asahi-dake
*¥9,000 per person (price includes round-trip bus fare and ropeway ticket)
*Ropeway service may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

Private Bus Tour to Tomamu
*¥9,000 per person (price includes round-trip bus fare and Tomamu Ski Ground lift ticket)
Asahiyama Zoo Shuttle Bus
( Japan’s Most Northern Zoo)
*In service: Friday, December 7, 2007 – Sunday, March 30, 2008 (Not in service Dec. 30 – Jan. 1)
*Bus fare: Adults ¥2,100, Elementary School Students ¥1,500, Toddlers are Free
* Admission to zoo is not included in the bus fare
* Asahiyama Zoo Admission: Adults¥580, Junior High School Students and Under are Free
For more information & Time Table
Evening Shuttle Bus

Service Period: Saturday, December 22, 2007 – Sunday, March 23, 2008
Fare: Bus Ticket Required (¥100 per ride)
For more information & Time Table

Hot Spring Bus Tour Departs Furano at 3 p.m. and arrives at Tokachi-dake Hot Spring “Gakuginso” at 4 p.m.
Trip departs
Tokachi-dake Hot Spring “Hakuginso” at 6 p.m. and arrives at Furano at 7 p.m.
*Wed., Fri., Sun
*Bus tour to the natural hot spring “Hakuginso.”
*Hakuginso: Separate baths for men and women as well as open-air baths of various temperatures. There is also a mixed-sex open-air bath where bathing suits are required.
*¥3,150 per person (price includes round-trip bus fare and admission to the hot spring)
Furano La Terre Banka no Yu
(Onsen Shuttle Bus)

*Service Period: Saturday, December 1, 2007 – Monday, March 31, 2008
*Price: Adults¥980, Children (4 – 12) ¥500
*Price includes admission to hot spring, towel rental and bus fare. Reservations can be made at the front desk of your hotel up until 2 p.m. of the day of tour.
For more information & Time Table