Downtown Asahikawa 1 day trip course
Secrets of Biei and Best of Furano Tour
The city of Asahikawa, surrounded by the forests and waters of the Daisetsusan Volcanic Group, has long been known for its furniture making industry and sake breweries. New life has also been blown into the city's traditional industries, which have always produced attractive local products. The city is known for more than just its manufacturing. Check out the many sights and sounds the city offers, including Asahiyama Zoo, JR Asahikawa Station Building and Kitasaito Garden, to name but a few.
Departure
Downtown Asahikawa
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Recommended sightseeing spots
1Blue Pond
The withered Japanese larch trees in the blue pond provide a mystical scene. The pond will be illuminated at night during the winter for an even more beautiful scene.
349 569 813*62
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Address
Shirogane, Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, 071-0235, Japan
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Inquiries
0166-92-4378 (Biei Town Tourism Association)
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Opening
Late April to February (the pond will be illuminated at night during the winter)
Closed: March to mid April -
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Admission: free
2Shirahige Waterfall
Subterranean water flows out of a crack in the volcanic stratum producing this beautiful waterfall. The Biei River 30 meters below appears cobalt blue. This mystical sight we take your breath away.
796 182 605*88
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Address
Shirogane, Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, 071-0235, Japan
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Inquiries
0166-92-4378 (Biei Town Tourism Association)
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Opening
Open year-round (the falls will be illuminated at night during the winter)
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Admission: free
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Farm Tomita
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Home to one of Japan's largest lavender fields and a number of other flower fields. Peak viewing time is from early to late July. There are a number of cafes and shops selling flowers and fragrances on the farm.
349 276 889*12
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Address
15, Kisenkita, Nakafurano-cho Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido, 071-0704, Japan
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Inquiries
0167-39-3939
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Opening
May and September 8:30am to 5:00pm
July to August 8:30am to 6:00pm
October to November: 9:00am to 4:30pm
December to April 9:30am to 4:30pm
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English
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Wheelchairs and strollers
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Admission: free
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Asahigaoka Park
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Selected as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful sites of scenic beauty. From the peak, you can see the entire Furano basin and the Tokachi mountain chain. During the spring the park is transformed into a cherry blossom viewing spot, with some 3,000 trees in bloom.
349 000 396*36
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Address
Shimogoryo, Furano-shi, Hokkaido, 076-0017, Japan
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Inquiries
0167-23-3388 (Furano Tourism Association)
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Opening
Late April to November (entry not permitted in the winter because snow removal is not performed)
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Free
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Furano Marche
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Furano Marche combines with Furano Marche 2 to form a gourmet town showcasing Furano produce and the local gastronomic culture. A number of unique shops await.
349 001 716*81
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Address
13, Saiwaicho, Furano-shi, Hokkaido, 076-0024, Japan
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Inquiries
0167-22-1001
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Opening
10:00am to 7:00pm
Closed: several days between late November to early December (for maintenance) and the year-end and New Year's holidays -
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English (at the information counter)
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Admission: free
Arrival