180715 Furano, Biei, Asahikawa

View from Hotel, JR Inn in Asahikawa. 
Furano - A trip is never complete without visiting the Lavender farm, the padi field.
Biei - A visit to the famous Blue Pond and the Shirogane Water fall.
Try booking a tour from the tour desk at Asahikawa Station. Though tour is conducted in Japanese, it is better than trying to travel by public transport. 


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