Biei Station — Local services in Biei

This is a small JR station on the Furano Line in a town that is also a famous tourist destination representing Hokkaido. There is one ticket gate and one station attendant on duty. There is a public restroom on the left as you exit the station. Small shops and restaurants line the area in front of the station, as well as stylish public facilities and bicycle rentals. In the summer, the Biei Marathon is held here, and television stations often come to cover it. On the first road from the station, you will find Shirogane Onsen, the Blue Pond, Biei's roadside station Shirogane Birke, and bus stops to Asahikawa City and...

Biei Station is a charming railway station with a unique brick facade that adds character to this small town’s atmosphere. It’s a gateway for travelers visiting Biei’s beautiful landscapes, and the station itself has become a bit of a landmark and is even considered as one of the attractions of the town. Biei Station was also featured as a filming location in the popular Japanese series First Love, adding to its appeal for fans of the show. Simple but full of charm, Biei Station is a welcoming spot for visitors exploring the scenic...

the setting of this train station is a bit strange. The bus stops are not located in front of the train station. The bus going to the airport is on the northern side requiring passengers to take an elevator to the other side of the building. The bus stop to the Blue Pond is located one street in front of the train station, near the Asahikawa Bank. Both bus stops are not directly accessible. While the bus service here at Biei is infrequent, that might bring some hassle to the foreign tourists who carry some...