We’ll guide you through the best routes from Sapporo, Asahikawa, and New Chitose Airport, with clear options for car / highway bus / JR / plane.
JR Furano Station is within walking distance (about 10 minutes). You can get here comfortably, whatever your travel style.
JANUS villa Furano (Janus Villa Furano) 5-1 Wakamatsu-cho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0032
◎ By car
〈 From Sapporo 〉
Take the Dōō Expressway from Sapporo IC to Mikasa IC. After exiting at Mikasa IC, head toward Furano via Hokkaido Prefectural Route Iwamizawa–Mikasa Line → National Route 452 → Hokkaido Prefectural Route Bibai–Furano Line. (Approx. 2 hours)
〈 From Asahikawa 〉
Head toward Furano via National Route 237. (Approx. 1 hour)
〈 By highway bus (from Sapporo) 〉
Please use the Hokkaido Chuo Bus “Kōsoku Furano-go.” Main boarding points are “Sapporo Station (Stop No. 2)” and “Sapporo Terminal.” The main drop-off point is “Furano Station.” (Approx. 2 hours 55 minutes)
*Schedules and boarding locations may change. Please check the latest timetable before departure.
◎ By JR
〈 From Sapporo 〉
From JR Sapporo Station (Hakodate Main Line, limited express), it’s common to transfer at Takikawa Station (Nemuro Main Line, local) and continue to Furano Station. (Approx. 2 hours)
〈 From Asahikawa 〉
From JR Asahikawa Station, take the Furano Line to Furano Station. (Approx. 1 hour)
◎ By plane
〈 Via Asahikawa Airport 〉
After arriving at Asahikawa Airport, taking the Furano Bus (Asahikawa Airport / Asahikawa Station ↔ Furano Station) is the easiest option. After arriving at Furano Station, please continue to your destination.
〈 Via New Chitose Airport 〉
After arriving at New Chitose Airport, the most common route is JR (Rapid Airport, etc. toward Sapporo) → via Takikawa Station to Furano Station, or transferring in Sapporo to the “highway bus (Kōsoku Furano-go).”
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