Biei & Furano Day Trip — Hilltop Trees, the Blue Pond & Farm Tomita

The best-loved day of a Hokkaido road trip. Hop between the famous trees scattered across Biei's rolling hills, pass the Blue Pond and a waterfall, and finish among the flower fields of Furano. Starting from Asahikawa or Biei, it fits comfortably into one day.

Hokkaido · 8 stops · about 58 km in straight lines between stops

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Biei hills → Shirogane → Furano

1Seven Stars Tree
Named after appearing on a pack of Seven Stars cigarettes. A highlight of Biei's "Patchwork Road".
389 157 185
↓ about 1 km in a straight line
2Parent and Child Trees
Two large trees with a small one between them, hence the name "Parent and Child Trees".
389 127 143
↓ about 3 km in a straight line
3Ken and Mary Tree
A poplar named after appearing in a car commercial in the 1970s.
389 071 725
↓ about 9 km in a straight line
4Shikisai-no-Oka
A hillside of flowers planted in colorful stripes. Flowers are at their peak roughly in summer.
349 701 071
☎ 0166-95-2758
↓ about 13 km in a straight line
5Shirogane Blue Pond
A pond with strikingly blue water whose color changes with the weather and season.
349 569 844
↓ about 3 km in a straight line
6Shirahige Falls
Look down from a bridge in Shirogane Onsen at a waterfall pouring out between the rocks.
796 182 604
↓ about 18 km in a straight line
7Farm Tomita
A Furano flower farm famous for lavender. Lavender season is usually around July.
349 276 735
↓ about 12 km in a straight line
8Ningle Terrace
A cluster of small log-cabin craft shops in the forest, lovely when lit up in the evening.
919 553 486

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Driving tips

Most of the fields on Biei's hills are private farmland. Do not walk into the fields or stop on farm roads.
In the summer high season the Blue Pond and Farm Tomita parking lots get crowded. Set off early.
In winter, driving on snow makes everything take much longer. Read the Hokkaido winter driving guide first.

Distances are straight lines between stops; actual road distances and times are longer. Check opening hours, closing days and prices on the official sites before you go.

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