By Air:
Travelers can fly into Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) directly from major cities such as Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul, and Taipei. Flights from Tokyo typically take around 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Getting There and Away
Biei is primarily served by Biei Station on the JR Furano Line and is conveniently located near Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Asahikawa Station acts as a major rail hub connecting Biei to Sapporo and other regions of Hokkaido.
From Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) to Biei:
The Lavender-go bus provides a direct connection to Biei Station, with a journey time of approximately 15 to 19 minutes and fares ranging from 380 to 440 yen.
By Train:
Biei Station is located on the JR Furano Line.
- From Asahikawa Station, a train to Biei takes about 30 to 40 minutes and costs between 550 and 750 yen. Trains run approximately once per hour.
- From Furano Station, the train journey to Biei is roughly 36 to 40 minutes, costing around 800 yen.
- From Sapporo, the trip involves a transfer at Asahikawa Station and takes approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes to 3 hours, with costs ranging from 3,408 to 6,244 yen.
By Bus (from Sapporo):
There is no direct bus service from Sapporo to Biei; a transfer is typically required at Asahikawa Station. The total travel time is about 4 hours and 2 minutes, with fares between 2,710 and 4,126 yen.
By Car:
Renting a car offers flexibility for exploring the region.
- Driving from Sapporo to Biei takes about 2 to 2 hours and 30 minutes, with expressway tolls estimated between 2,306 and 3,331 yen.
- From Asahikawa, the drive to Biei is approximately 30 to 40 minutes, costing around 398 to 575 yen in tolls.
- From New Chitose Airport, expect a drive of approximately 3 hours via expressway.
By Taxi:
Taxis are available for shorter distances. A taxi from Asahikawa to Biei takes about 29 minutes and costs between 8,500 and 11,000 yen.
