Ride a Line That Will Be Discontinued Next Spring! The Furano to Shintoku Section is a Must-Ride Now

Finally, the Iwamizawa/Takikawa direction. Here, you break even at Koshunai, two stops past Iwamizawa, and Bibai, one stop further, both costing 1,290 yen one way. Bibai, as well as destinations beyond like Sunagawa, Takikawa, and Furano, are all in the money-saving zone. However, please note that the section from Takikawa towards Asahikawa is outside the ticket's valid area, and there are few local trains on the Furano line.

By the way, the section from Furano past Higashi-Shikagoe to Shintoku will be discontinued next spring, so now is the time to ride it! It's a tight schedule, and the scenery will be pitch black on the way back, but you can make a round trip from Sapporo in a day with the following itinerary.

Due to transfer times, you'll have a lunch break in Furano and a dinner break in Shintoku. Note that the train service between Higashi-Shikagoe and Shintoku is suspended long-term, so you will take a substitute bus.

If you turn back at Higashi-Shikagoe without taking the substitute bus to Shintoku, you can be back in Sapporo by 18:47. Also, if you go all the way to Shintoku and feel too tired to continue, don't worry—you can take a limited express train via Tomamu for an extra fee and arrive in Sapporo at 20:28.

How Far Can You Go to Maximize Your Savings?

The 2023 sales and availability for the Ichinichi Sanpo Kippu are on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until November 12. If you want to take an affordable day trip without a car, this ticket is a must-buy!

To really get your money's worth, just go as far as you can in one day. Besides a round trip from Sapporo to Shintoku via Furano, it's also possible to make a day trip to Oshamambe via Otaru or Higashi-Muroran. Why not enjoy a little budget-friendly trip from Sapporo?

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