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Biei-cho is located right in the center of Hokkaido. It is very conveniently accessible from major airports and JR lines. For station-to-station, the distance between JR stations is indicated. The distances other than the above are approximate.

For those coming by car

From Asahikawa

Approx. 26 km on Route 237, approx. 40 min.

From Sapporo

From Sapporo IC, take the Hokkaido Expressway to Asahikawa-Takasu IC, and drive National Road No. 48 – No. 12 and No. 237 for about 166 km or about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From Furano

Approximately 34 km on Route 237, about 40 min.

For those coming by JR

From Sapporo/Asahikawa Station

By express train (approx. 90 min) (120 min by highway bus) via Asahikawa Station (transfer), a regular train arrives at Biei Station in approx. 32 min.

From Furano Station

It takes about 36 minutes to arrive at Biei Station by regular train.

If you are coming by plane

Asahikawa Airport

From Tokyo International Airport ANA JAL Asahikawa Airport, take Furano Bus to Biei Station in about 16 minutes! URL:https://www.aapb.co.jp/

From New Chitose Airport

By rental car, it takes about 3 hours by expressway. By public transportation, take JR or highway bus from Sapporo Station to Asahikawa Station and Biei Station.

Public transportation website and contact information

Dohoku Bus

Phone +81 166-23-6255 (Asahikawa Ekimae Office)　URL:https://www.dohokubus.com/

Furano Bus

Phone +81 167-23-3131 　URL:https://www.furanobus.jp/lavender/

JR Hokkaido

Phone +81 166-92-1854 (Biei Station)

Asahikawa Airport Terminal

Phone: +81 166-83-3939　URL:https://www.aapb.co.jp/

Bus stops near JR Biei Station

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-3_8TpORho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRKRyblnwog