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Biei's Photogenic Panoramas
Rolling hills... Vast mountains... I want to take such a photo! But where?! Have no fear! Be my BIEI is here! A picture tells a thousand words, and nowhere is this more true than Biei. We are sure that when…
Purple Lupines
In a landscape full of green, bright pink and purple flowers catch the eye... Look, in the distance! There's a beautiful field of purple and pink swaying... what could that bright colour be? These are lupines, one of Biei's seasonal…
Spring's Woodland Carpet
After months without greenery, in late April, the first colour emerges in Biei's woodland. Biei's winter is long, lasting from December right through to March. But even when Biei's winter ends, there is still snow on the ground and no…
Swans - Messengers of Spring
Honk! Honk! A piercing chorus falls from the sky... A cold Spring morning in Biei... brr! The snow hasn't quite melted, but there are still mornings and nights falling below 0oC. It's the kind of weather that makes you want…
Traditional Japan in Biei
Enjoy a sense of Japan in Biei. Historically speaking, Hokkaido has only recently become a part of Japan, officially annexed into the country in the mid-late 1800s. This means that across much of the region, it can be hard to…
[Experience Report] So many things to discover in the forest!
The sound of trees swaying in the wind and the chirping of birds gives a moment of healing. Why not enjoy a walk in a forest in Daisetsuzan National Park, feeling the gentle breeze? This time, we took part…
Love is in the Air! Biei's Hidden Hearts
Did you imagine Biei could be such a romantic place? Rolling hills have made Biei a very popular setting for romance movies and dramas over the years. Indeed, our scenery does captivate the heart—it's the perfect backdrop for a love…
The Colour of Snow
What colour is the snow? Did you guess white? Well, you wouldn't be mistaken in thinking so. Most people would say the same! But in fact, here in Biei, the snow is far more than just plain white. Come with…
Hills Painted by Autumn Colours
Creative colours woven by Mother Nature 1Three seasons in one?! Biei's Autumn Foliage When you think of scenery that exemplifies autumn in Japan, you may think of autumn leaves. However, Biei's autumn foliage is distinctively different. First, from late September…
Mustard Green Meadows
○A Request from the People of Biei○ Please never ever set foot inside mustard green or sunflower fields. Please only ever take photographs from paved roads. Dirt roads next to the fields are also part of private agricultural land and…