Every Single Spot in Hokkaido’s Green Town of Biei is a Sight to Behold

24.July.2019 | FEATURES / SPOT

Japan’s northernmost prefecture Hokkaido is immensely popular with travellers and sightseers not only during the winter season but in the summertime too.

 

If you have never heard of Biei before then we guarantee you’ll want to make it your next travel destination. Located roughly at the heart of Hokkaido, the town of Biei is nothing short of majestic when it comes to its natural scenery for which it is treasured greatly. It also goes by the name “Town of Hills.”

 

We are joined by Mirina who travels around Hokkaido and posts the sights she sees on her Instagram page. Here are some of the must-visit places located in Biei using photos kindly provided by Mirina.

 

Patchwork Road

These are the kind of beautiful sloping hills you can expect your eyes to roll across when visiting Biei. The hills connect to many different locations bearing their own colours of nature. Biei’s hilly area is known as “Patchwork Road,” and as its name suggests, it looks just like patchwork.

 

▼Patchwork Road

Address: Hokuei, Kamikawa District, Biei, Hokkaido

Time: Sunrise to sunset

Biei Official Website: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/

 

 

Shirogane Blue Pond

Shirogane Blue Pond can be reached by car or Dohoku bus from JR Biei Station in 20 minutes. People flock to this place every year to see the enchanting blue colour of the pond’s surface. The way you see the colour also changes depending on the weather, so we recommend going one afternoon when the weather is good.

 

▼Shirogane Blue Pond

Address: Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Official Website: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/sightseeing/shirogane-blue-pond/

 

 

Seven Stars Tree

Seven Stars Tree can be reached by car in 13 minutes from JR Biei Station. It gets its name from having appeared on the packaging for Seven Star cigarettes. Mirina’s photo was taken by the nearby white birches.

She also took one as the sun set. The pink evening sky is an equally beautiful sight to behold next to the green spectacle during the day.

 

▼Seven Stars Tree

Address: Hokuei, Kamikawa District, Biei, Hokkaido

Opening Hours: Sunrise to sunset (Light-up runs until 21:00)

Official Website: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/sightseeing/sevn-stars-tree/

 

 

Shikisai No Oka

The Shikisai no Oka flower park is 12 minutes by car from JR Biei Station and a 25-minute walk from Bibaushi Station. When summer rolls around, the fields bloom rainbows of flowers. During winter you can enjoy riding snowmobiles across the snowy hills.

This photo was taken in June and showcases the nemophilia beds. During summer break you can expect to see dianthus, scarlet sage, marigolds, sunflowers, and more. Every spot on the flower fields looks picturesque.

 

▼Shikisai No Oka

Address: Shinsei-daisan, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Opening Hours: Dependent upon season, please check the website for more details

Official Website: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/sightseeing/shikisai-no-oka-flower-park/

 

 

Rubeshibe no Oka

The hills of Rubeshibe are a sightseeing spot not yet known to a lot of people. They’re just a 5-minute car ride from JR Biei Station. Rubeshibe comes from the Ainu language and means “the marshy road that leads down from the mountain.” From here you can see the fields and roads of Biei, and beyond Mount Tokachi, Mount Tomuraushi and more.

 

▼Rubeshibe no Oka

Address: Rubeshibe, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Biei Official Website: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/visit/observationfacility/

 

 

The Sunsets of Biei

If you’re visiting Biei then you can’t leave without witnessing its breathtaking sunsets. The colours of the late afternoon sky offer a much different experience to that during the day. It really is a picturesque world.

 

Mirina has countless other photos of must-see sightseeing spots from around Hokkaido over on her Instagram page. You should definitely check it out if you’re thinking of travelling there for some amazing location recommendations.

 

Photos: Mirina Nishio

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    Saturdays Chocolate Factory Cafe Saturdays Chocolate Factory Cafe is a local chocolate brand that started in Sapporo. They delicately craft chocolate in chocolate using carefully selected ingredients from around the world. The shop interior is stylish like that of a general store, with chocolate decked out in cosmetic-like packaging. Enjoy a variety of chocolate and drinks sat at the counter or on the benches.  
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    KANON PANCAKES KANON PANCAKES is a popular pancake cafe that opened in 2012. The cafe has a high ceiling and a relaxing space with table seats and window seats where you can enjoy yourself even on your own. Their pancakes will satisfy your belly and are the perfect picture for your Instagram feed. They have a range of different pancakes to try, so tuck in!  
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    WORLD BOOK CAFE This spacious cafe has huge bookshelves lining the interior just like a bookshop with books on world travel and more. Displayed on the walls are illustrations of famous figures. The cafe is so relaxing you'll want to stay there for a lengthy period of time. Enjoy a cup of fragrant coffee and pick from a line-up of delicious sweets or something from the food menu. They also offer a book borrowing service that lets you keep the book for 2 weeks, so if you couldn't finish the book you were reading in the cafe then take it with you!  
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    Rokkatei The Sapporo branch of Rokkatei is just a 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Sapporo Station. They are famous for their crispy biscuit snacks called Marusei Butter Sandwich which they also have an ice cream version of. This version is made with vanilla ice cream, white chocolate and raisins. This dessert can only be eaten in the Sapporo and Obihiro branches.  
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    Shiroya This mochi shop uses komochi from the city of Nayoro in Hokkaido, a white, chewy kind of mochi that doesn't dry out and get hard easily. They are made with adzuki and black soy bean both from Tokachi. They stock a whole range of different mochi using ingredients from Hokkaido, with prices starting at a resonable ¥140. They also serve matcha for ¥200 when you eat in, meaning you can kick back and enjoy some authentic traditional Japanese confections.  
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    Parfaiteria PaL This bar style shop is open until 2am where you can enjoy sake together with a parfait. Their sweet parfaits are irresistible, combined with pear and yogurt. It's the sister shop to the restaurant Risotteria GAKU which has boasted popularity for 10 years in Sapporo and Asahikawa. If you're a fan of parfait or even of Risotteria GAKU then you've got to eat at Parfaiteria PaL.  
    ■Information Parfaiteria PaL Address: 6F Minami 4 Jonishi 2 Bldg., Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Open: 6:00pm-2:00am No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 011-200-0559 Website: http://risotteria-gaku.net/parfait
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  • Hokkaido Information Base the Lodge to Open in 2023, Invites Guests to Learn More about the Area’s Unique Attractions

    20.June.2022 | SPOT

    Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, a commercial space coming in 2023 and located on the south side of ES CON Field Hokkaido, will feature a unique attraction. Visitors to Hokkaido won’t want to miss checking out THE LODGE, an information center focusing on unique experiences and attractions that can only be found on Japan’s northernmost island.   THE LODGE will be located in the center of F Village, connecting the ES CON Field to the waterfront area. Guests will be able to get valuable tips about local attractions and one-of-a-kind experiences.   In addition to a showroom where visitors can discover the charms of neighboring areas, the building will also serve as a tourism hub where tenants can enjoy outdoor activities and workshops. The location hopes to create a larger sense of community, and guests are encouraged to learn more about each unique and distinct area of Hokkaido.  Materials unique to Hokkaido (Hokkaido larch, local cedar wood, Ebetsu bricks) were used to create the space, and the roof was made to reflect the local mountain range. The creators are excited to welcome guests to this warm and inviting space next year!