Colourful autumn flower rows at Shikisai-no-Oka in Biei, with rolling fields and distant mountains
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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.

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