Biei
Patchwork hills, larch-framed roads, and the surreal Blue Pond.
Biei is a photographer's pilgrimage — gentle hills patterned with wheat, potato, and sunflower fields, and Hokkaido's famous Shirogane Blue Pond. Best explored slowly by car along Patchwork Road and Panorama Road.
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Must-see attractions
- Shirogane Blue Pond
Otherworldly turquoise pond formed by aluminum runoff, illuminated in winter.
- Shirogane Onsen
Quiet hot-spring village at the base of Mt. Tokachidake.
- Patchwork Road
Drive past Ken & Mary Tree, Seven Stars Tree — iconic ad-campaign landscapes.
- Panorama Road
Sweeping 360° hill views — Shikisai-no-Oka flower park is the highlight.
- Shirahige Waterfall
60 m blue-water fall flowing directly from rock face, lit in winter.
Recommended hotels
- Biei Shirogane Onsen Park Hills
Onsen lodge near the Blue Pond, free Pond illumination shuttle in winter.
- Hotel Lavenir
Modern hotel in central Biei, walkable to Biei Station.
- Pension Bibaushi no Oka
Wooden chalet pension overlooking Bibaushi hills.
- Asperges Restaurant & Auberge
Farm-to-table auberge using local vegetables.
Food & restaurants
- Asperges
Biei vegetable course menu — JA Biei's flagship farm restaurant.
- Bi.Ble
Bakery + restaurant on a hillside using Biei wheat and Furano cheese.
- Junpei
Famous shrimp tempura rice bowl — locals queue at lunch.
- Like Father Like Son
Roastery cafe with Daisetsuzan view, perfect drive break.
Getting there & around
- From Asahikawa
JR Furano Line 35 min.
- From Furano
JR 40 min, or car 30 min along the hills.
- Within Biei
Rental car essential. Bicycle rental in summer for hills near station.
