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ONSEN HOT SPRINGS Kamifurano Sta.→ Tokachidake Hot Springs Area Asahikawa Sta.→ Biei Sta.→ Shirogane Hot Springs Area Kamifurano Sta. Fares 8:52 12:49 16:31 Asahikawa Sta. Fares - 8:35 11:20 14:55 16:35 Furanui Hot Springs 200 8:55 12:52 16:34 Biei 570 6:55 9:26 12:11 15:46 17:26 Front of Okina park 500 9:17 13:14 16:56 Blue pond Entrance 1,100 7:15 9:46 12:31 16:06 17:46 Fukiage Hot Springs Hakugin-sou 500 9:24 13:21 17:03 Shirogane Hot Springs Area 1,200 7:21 9:52 12:37 16:12 17:52 Tokachidake Onsen Kamihoroso 500 9:33 13:30 17:12 Tokachidake Onsen Ryounkaku 500 9:37 13:34 17:16 Shirogane Hot Springs Area → Biei Sta. → Asahikawa Sta. Shirogane Hot Springs Area Fares 7:37 10:22 13:07 16:43 18:17 Tokachidake Hot Springs Area → Kamifurano Sta. Blue pond Entrance 200 7:39 10:24 13:09 16:45 18:19 Tokachidake Onsen Ryounkaku Fares 9:47 13:37 17:27 Biei 650 8:08 10:53 13:38 17:14 18:45 Tokachidake Onsen Kamihoroso 200 9:51 13:41 17:30 Asahikawa Sta. 1,200 9:00 11:45 14:30 18:06 - Front of Okina park 500 9:54 13:44 17:33 Fukiage Hot Springs Hakugin-sou 500 10:01 13:51 17:40 Fukiage Onsen Hakugin-sou Furanui Hot springs 500 10:27 14:17 18:07 Day trip bath Kamifurano Sta. 500 10:30 14:20 18:10 Oomachi 2 chome 2 ban 11 gou, Kamifurano-chou 0167-45-4126 http://www.navi-kita.net/shisetsu/hakugin Tokachidake Onsen Ryounkaku Day trip bath Tokachidake Onsen, Kamifurano-chou, Sorachi-gun 0167-39-4111 www.ryounkaku.com Tokachidake Onsen Kamihoroso Day trip bath Approx 40 minutes by busr from JR Kami Furano Sta. Honchou 1-2-14, Biei-chou, Kamikawa-gun 0167-45-2970 http://tokachidake.com/kamihoro Pls. Check a Timetable! http://www.kamifurano.jp/ http://www.kamifurano.jp/guide/spa.html FURANO SPRING YAMABE SAKURA FESTIVAL M I D M AY Just outside Furano, located along the river near Yamabe, there is a Cherry Blossom Park with a view stretching towards the snow covered mountains. The Festival brings out locals who sit around the park eating both food brought from home and also the fresh food prepared on site at the festival. Locals and Tourists alike sit under the trees during the Cherry Blossom peak season and drink, laugh and eat while relaxing. Great food and drink are served at the Festival and it is suitable for all ages with children to grandparents sitting around enjoying the day. Higashi 24Sen,Yamabe,FuranoCity,HOKKAIDO FLOWER CALENDAR APR - JUN Beautiful Flowers of all Different colors can be seen from Spring. Furano is well known for its lavender fields, but there are many more kinds of flowers that begin blooming in May, welcoming visitors to the area. In May there are Lupines and Tulips. In June, there are Blue Salvia and Poppies. From late June the early Lavender begins to bloom, and by mid July reaches its peak season. It is also fun to search for wildflowers that bloom in the fields and mountains surrounding Furano. There are many rare flowers that bloom in the wetlands and highlands, so you may spot some when trekking or climbing. Cherry blossom Mustard Field Lupines Early blooming Lavender Poppies Poppies http://www.furanotourism.com/en/ FLOWER CALENDAR APR - OCT SPRING FLOWERS & WILDFLOWERS A P R - JUN Of course the vivid flowers at each scenic spot are wonderful, but there is something special about the dainty flowers that secretly bloom in the fields and mountains, and you can really feel the magic of Furano's rich nature when encountering such flowers. http://www.furanotourism.com/en/ ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL 13 MAY 2017 Furano is an agricultural kingdom which among other areas in Hokkaido grows large amounts of produce. Further, it boasts a large variety of vegetables, grains and fruit that is harvested, promising something tasty each season. Because farmers want visitors to be handed the product when it is at its most delicious time, many farms take extra measures to sell their products directly, which is why you find the road lined with flags advertising “Sold Directly from the Farm“. In April asparagus is in season. FURANO MELON ROAD ( JUN- AUG ) Furano is not only blessed with fertile soil, but the climate is such that there is a great difference in temperature between day and night, which contributes to creating very sweet "king ruby" and "rubia red" juicy melons. There are many melon farms in the mountainous area, so all along Route 38 between Furano and the mountains you will see melon field after melon field. Many farms ship directly, so be sure and stop by on your drive. ■大島農園 〒079－1581 北海道富良野市字山部東１４線１２ OSHIMA FARM TEL/FAX：０１６７(４２)３５１３ E-Mail：[email protected] HP: http://www14.plala.or.jp/o-shima/ From FURANO Sta. By car 15min.(10.7km) ■中田農園 〒079－1581 北海道富良野市山部町東１５線 By Train 14min. NAKADA FARM TEL：０１６７（４２）３５０２ FAX：０１６７（４２）３６７０ E-Mail: [email protected] HP: http://www.konnanodo.com/shop/nakata-nouen/ Route 38 ■山崎農園 〒079-1581 北海道富良野市字山部東１６線１５番地 MELON SHOPS YAMAZAKI FARM TEL/FAX：０１６７（４２）３５２３ HP:http://www.recruit-hokkaido-jalan.jp/guide/k01717 https://www.facebook.com/yamazakimelon ■北西メロンファーム 北海道富良野市字上五区 0167-23-2558 From YAMABE Sta. HOKUSEI MELON FARM http://www.hokuseifarm.com/tourist/ By Walk 15min.(1.5km) ■吉田メロン https://tabelog.com/kr/hokkaido/A0104/A010403/1010321/ YOSHIDA MELON (KITTY MELON) Melon Ice cream CYCLING MAP (MAY - OCT) http://www.furanotourism.com/jp/static/pdf/furanobiei_cycling.pdf CYCLING EVENT (FURANO GREAT EARTH 2017) 24 25 26 Jun.2017, Great Earth Furano Ride This event is for adults and children who love riding bicycles. It is not a timed event, but a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Furano while riding. You can sample the local produce, enjoy the fresh air and scenery with other bicycle enthusiasts, at your own pace. http://great-earth.jp/furano/index.html GREAT EARTH RIDE 2017 CYCLING EVENT KAMIFURANO St. NAKAFURANO St. LONG・MIDDLE COURSE CHILDREN / BIGGINERS COURSE FURANO St. Start 6 Katsuragichō, Furano-shi, Hokkaidō 076-0038, Japan 北海道富良野市桂木町６～５ MIDDLE COURE 112.2Km / CHILDREN /BEGGINERS COURSE 5Km By Car 2Hrs 48min./ By Cycling 7Hrs28min./ By Walking 22Hrs 26min. http://great-earth.jp/furano/furano_coursemap.html GREAT EARTH RIDE 2017 CYCLING EVENT *2016Version BICYCLE RENTAL SHOPS (FURANO / BIEI AREA May-Oct.) Terashima Shoukai 1Motomachi Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido Japan 0166-92-2191 Matsuura Shouten 1Motomachi Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido Japan 0166-92-1415 Uno Shouten 1Motomachi Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido Japan 0166-92-1851 Biei Takikawa Cycle 1Sakaemachi Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido Japan 0166-92-3448 Guide-no-Yamagoya 1Bibaushiminami Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido Japan 0166-95-2277 Guided Cycling Tour BIEI 1Omachi Biei-cho Kamikawa-gun Hokkaido Japan 090-5956-4567 Naganuma Bicycle Shop 2-3-27 Nakamachi Kamifurano-cho Sorachi-gun Hokkaido Japan 0167-45-2417 KamiFurano Yamaichi Nishi 9-sen, Kita 34-go Kamifurano-cho Sorachi-gun Hokkaido Japan 0167-45-3157 Tateno Cycle 8-41 Minamimachi Nakafurano-cho Sorachi-gun Hokkaido Japan 0167-44-2777 NakaFurano Koropokkuru Higashi 1-sen, Kita 4-go Nakafurano-cho Sorachi-gun Hokkaido Japan 0167-44-2583 Tocotoco Cycling Nisshi 1-sen, Kita 14-go Nakafurano-cho Sorachi-gun Hokkaido Japan 090-5679-8236 Asobiya 4746 Gakudensanku Furano Hokkaido Japan 0167-22-0534 Alpine Rental 14-6 Kitanomine cho Furano Hokkaido Japan 090-8278-9196 Sportpia Kitanomine Terminal LB Kitanomine-cho Furano Hokkaido Japan 0167-22-1935 Sugimoto Rental Cycle 35-17 Kitanomine-cho Furano Hokkaido Japan 0167-22-2769 Furano Isoyama Mishin Shoukai 2-1 Hinode-machi Furano Hokkaido Japan (Near JRFurano Sta.) 0167-22-2273 Nagae Shouten 2-3 Hinode-machi Furano Hokkaido Japan (Near JRFurano Sta.) 0167-22-2859 Fujita Cycle 12-1 Asahi-machi Furano Hokkaido Japan (Near JRFurano Sta.) 0167-22-2906 Rokugo Kitano Kunikara Shop Rokugo Area, Furano (Near Northen country’s Location Recycle House ) 0167-22-2273 Shimukappu Shimukappu Roadside Station Azachuo Shimukappu 0167-39-8010 http://furanobiei.hokkaido.jp/en/cycling.html http://furanobiei.hokkaido.jp/en/link.html TREKKING MAP (MAY - OCTOBER) http://www.furanotourism.com/en/ FURANO SUMMER 237 FLOWER ROAD Many different types of flowers bloom in the along flower gardens, Route 237 which runs from Biei to Kamifurano, Nakafurano, Furano, 1. Zerubu Hill and Atom Hill Biei Minami Furano and Shimukappu is call the [Hanabito Kaido], which Tel : 0166-92-3160 Map Code : 389 071 595 means "Flower Drive." The drive is always bustling with visitors who are garden hopping Hokkaido's beautiful flower gardens and taking 2. Hokusei Hill Biei in the vast scenery. Here we introduce the gardens that lie along the drive and explain which flowers bloom according to each month. Tel : Map Code : 389 070 315 3. Shikisai-no-Oka Biei Tel : 0166-95-2758 Map Code : 389 701 160 4. Kanno Farm Kamifurano Tel : 0167-45-9528 Map Code : 349 728 754 5. Lavender Owner's Garden on Miyamatouge Pass Kamifurano Tel : Map code : 6. Flower Land Kamifurano Kamifurano Tel : 0167-45-9480 Map Code : 349 518 415 7. Farm Tomita Nakafurano Tel : 0167-39-3939 Map Code : 349 277 672 8. Choei Lavender Farm Nakafurano Nakafurano Tel : 0167-44-2523 Map Code : 349 276 004 9. Saika-no-Sato Lavender Farm Nakafurano Tel : 0167-44-2855 Map Code : 349 245 051 10.
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