Biei, Hokkaido (Shikisai-no-Oka), (Shirogane Aoike Pond), (Shirahige Falls), Furano (Tomita Farm)

#Hokkaido #四四季彩の丘 #白金青池 #白须瀑布 #富田农民 1. Biei-四四季彩之丘 Address: 071-0473 Hokkaido, Kamikawa District, Biei, Shinsei, 3rd Business hours: (January-April) 9:10-17:00, (May・October) 8:40-17:00, (June-September) 8:40-17:30, (November-December) 9:10-16:30 Fee: Admission fee required (July-September) Parking lot: 300 vehicles charged Transportation: ●Walk: About 30 minutes from JR Bibaushi Station ●Drive: About 50 minutes from Asahikawa Kita IC on Hokkaido Expressway Features: Flowers bloom on a vast land of about 15 hectares, forming a magnificent flower field for viewing. In the strip-shaped flower fields, you can enjoy different flowers from spring to autumn, such as tulips, poppies, sunflowers, etc. In the green season from late April to late October, there is also a tractor bus (charged) running around the park. In addition, the alpaca farm (charged) is open all year round, and you can get close to the cute alpacas through feeding and other experiences. 2. Shirogane Blue Pond Address: Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235 Japan Closed: Open all year round (may be closed due to bad weather, etc.) Parking lot: 220 vehicles charged 7:00-19:00 (May-October) 8:00-21:30 (November-April) Transportation: ●Bus: about 25 minutes from JR Biei Station ●Driving: about 20 minutes from JR Biei Station Features: It seems like traveling to another world, and the beautiful natural scenery is at the "Shirogane Blue Pond". This is an artificial lake in Biei, Hokkaido. Originally, a dam was built on the Biei River to prevent the mudslide of the Tokachi volcano, and this pool of water was accidentally formed. The incredible dreamy blue color of the pool water has made it a world-renowned tourist destination in Hokkaido. Surrounded by a rich natural environment, the withered larch trees in the pool set off a fairy-tale atmosphere. In spring, the pool water is a gentle and tranquil light blue; in summer, it forms a refreshing contrast with the surrounding green new leaves; in autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the pool water and red leaves. In winter, the surface of the pool is frozen and covered with snow, and the entire scenic area is transformed into a pure white silver world, which seems unreal. From November to April of the following year, there will be a dreamy lighting event at night. The surface of the pool will glow blue under the light, like a dream, making people linger. Walking along the wooden plank trails set up by the pond and admiring the forest trails lined with white birch trees is another rare leisurely experience. No matter which season you visit, the Shirogane Blue Pond can show the stunning four-season scenery, and it is one of the tourist attractions in Hokkaido that cannot be missed. 3. Shirahige Falls Address: Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235 Japan Parking lot: 22 cars free (Shirahige Tourism Center) Transportation: ● Driving: About 30 minutes from JR Biei Station ● Bus: About 30 minutes from JR Biei Station, get off at "Biei Shirohige Onsen", and walk about 3 minutes Features: Shirahige Falls is a very representative natural landscape in Biei and an important tourist attraction in Shirohige Onsen Street. Groundwater seeps out from the cracks in the rocks, pouring down from a height of about 30 meters with a strong momentum, and merges into the Biei River, known as the "Blue River", splashing water. The waterfall is called "Shirahige Falls" because the water flow of the waterfall resembles a white beard. The beautiful scenery here changes with each season, and it is worth visiting at any time. In winter, the water flow of the waterfall, the white snow and the rock surface form a sharp contrast, and at night, the illuminated trees and rime create a dreamlike and beautiful scenery. 4. Furano Tomita Farm Address: 15 Kisenkita, Nakafurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0704 Japan Business hours: Varies depending on time and facilities *July is 8:30-18:00. Closed: Open all year round Fee: Free admission Parking: Free Transportation: ●Walk: About 7 minutes from JR Lavender Field Station (Lavender Field Station is only open in summer) ●Drive: About 90 minutes from Hokkaido Expressway Mikasa IC Features: A field covered with lavender, so bright that it makes people sigh. There are many kinds of flower fields in the wide garden, and you can enjoy the beautiful flowers. There are also shops and cafes selling lavender products such as sachets and perfumes, so it is recommended to take a leisurely rest while admiring the flowers. The flowering period of lavender is from the early blooming in late June to the late blooming in mid-August, but even in seasons other than summer, you can enjoy the greenhouses where lavender and geraniums bloom beautifully. In the shop that imitates the French covered shopping street "Passage", you can enjoy the flower fields and shopping without worrying about strong sunlight or sudden rain. Originally a farm that grew lavender, a specialty crop, this is a place that conveys the history of lavender as an agricultural crop, Tomita Farm, and Furano lavender. "Flower viewing information" ・Lavender: late June to early August ・June: lupine, rose hips, lavender (deep purple early blooming), etc. ・July: lavender, poppy, komachi grass, etc. ・August: lavender, blue sage, dahlia, etc. ・September: sage, marigold, cockscomb, etc.