One-day travel cost guide for Furano & Biei
A minimum spending reference compiled from prices confirmed on this site. It excludes lodging, shopping and flights. Transport uses base fares, so actual costs will be higher.
Three meals a day
| Meal type | Per meal | Three-meal total |
|---|---|---|
| Beef bowl, regular size (並盛) | ¥480–¥498≈ US$3.04–US$3.16 | ¥1,440–¥1,494≈ US$9.13–US$9.47 |
| Ramen (standard bowl) | ¥490–from ¥980≈ US$3.11–US$6.21 | ¥1,470–from ¥2,940≈ US$9.32–US$18.64 |
| Kake udon (smallest size) | from ¥360–¥440≈ US$2.28–US$2.79 | from ¥1,080–¥1,320≈ US$6.85–US$8.37 |
| Hamburger (single item) | from ¥190–from ¥280≈ US$1.2–US$1.77 | from ¥570–from ¥840≈ US$3.61–US$5.32 |
| Cheapest plate ×5 | ¥550–¥600≈ US$3.49–US$3.8 | ¥1,650–¥1,800≈ US$10.46–US$11.41 |
| 2 tuna-mayo rice balls + 1 green tea | ¥558–¥633≈ US$3.54–US$4.01 | ¥1,674–¥1,899≈ US$10.61–US$12.04 |
Chain prices are nationwide standard prices; some branches charge different prices.
Transport
Taxi (maximum fare, standard car)
¥750 for the first 1.31 km, then ¥100 every 281 m
≈ US$4.75 / US$0.63
Each company sets its fare between this maximum and the minimum. Time-based charges in slow traffic, late-night and winter surcharges, and some companies’ shorter-first-distance fares are not included.
A winter surcharge of 20% may apply from 25 November to 31 March.
In effect from 2026-04-13 · Official page (Hokkaido District Transport Bureau website)
| Operator | Ticket | IC card | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furano BusLavender bus, Furano Station to Biei Station | ¥650≈ US$4.12 | Not listed | Official page |
| Dohoku BusBiei Station to Shirogane Blue Pond | ¥800≈ US$5.07 | Not listed | Official page |
Admission
| Site | Adult | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shikisai-no-Oka alpaca farm (Biei) | ¥500≈ US$3.17 | Official page |
| Shikisai-no-Oka flower fields (Biei; entry fee July to September only) | ¥800≈ US$5.07 | Official page |
Checked 2026-10-16
Sightseeing and free passes
| Pass | Operator | Valid for | Adult | Child | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biei–Shirogane area 1-day passOperator: Dohoku Bus · Valid for: 1 dayBiei Station to Shirogane only (routes 39 and 42) | Dohoku Bus | 1 day | ¥2,000≈ US$12.68 | ¥1,000≈ US$6.34 | Official page |
Public bath
Accommodation tax (per person, per night)
Furano City (incl. Hokkaido tax)Combined prefectural and municipal tax
- Under ¥20,000¥300
- ¥20,000 to under ¥50,000¥500
- ¥50,000 or more¥1,000
One-day example
Calculated with 3 beef-bowl-level meals, 2 rides at the lowest fare listed on this site, and 1 public-bath visit.
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