From New Chitose Airport to Furano

By Car (Rent a car)

There are three major ways to Furano from New Chitose Air Port, by train, bus or rental car.

Reception desks for booking a rental car are conveniently located outside of the arrival gate of the airport. Free maps are available. Please make sure to apply for international driverfs license before your departure.

Driving Routes

Northern Road Navi English Web Site

New Chitose Airport English Web Site

By Train (Japan Railway)

There are two ways to Furano from New Chitose Airport by JR train. First switch trains at Sapporo Station then transfer at Takikawa Station or Asahikawa Station.

The route via Takikawa Station is often used and takes approx. 2 hours from New Chitose Airport Station. 9 direct express train gLimited Express Super White Allowh services from New Chitose Airport Station to Takikawa Station or Asahikawa Station are available.

From June to August, JR provides direct express train service named gFurano Lavender Expressh from Sapporo Station to Furano Station.

JR Hokkaido English Web Site

By Bus

A year-around bus service is provided by Chuo Bus Co. There is one service per hour from 8am to 6pm from the bus terminal located on the basement of Sapporo Station. It takes approx. two and a half hours in summer.

From Asahikawa Airport to Furano

By car (Rent a car)

gNissan Rent-A-Carh and gToyota Rent-A-Carh have a reservation desk inside the airport . Since Asahikawa and Furano are in the same district you can drop off the car in Furano with no extra charge. Bookings are recommended during the busy summer season.

The route from the airport to Furano is very simple. Just take Rt.273 to Furano.

Northern Road Navi English Web Site

Asahikawa air port web site (Japanese only)
E-mail: info@aapb.co.jp

By Bus

gLavender Goh connects Asahikawa Station to Furano via Asahikawa Airport. It takes approx. an hour in summer and approx. one and a half hours in winter. This hourly service operates from 10am~7pm. The times are not connected to the flight schedule so please check the time table carefully. gLavender Goh takes you to New Furano Prince Hotel, via Furano Station then Kitanomine Ski Zone / Hotel Area.