Day 1-2: Sapporo pickup → Furano (140 km)
Collect your car at New Chitose Airport (CTS): the rental desks are in the arrivals area of the domestic terminal, and a short shuttle takes you to the rental office. Overnight at Susukino for food and coffee, then drive east through Mikasa on Route 452 to Furano. Lavender season is July. Parking at Farm Tomita is free; try the melon soft-serve.