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About Biei Blue – Biei Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls

A Whimsical Shade of Cobalt Blue. This mythical shade of blue is referred to by its popular nickname, “Biei Blue”. Let us introduce you to this scenery that you will only find here, in Biei, while we follow the source of this myst...

Flower Wonderland Biei

A meadow of flowers unfolds before you, the Tokachidake mountain range in the background. What a breathtaking sight! Biei's flower fields are some of the town's most popular attractions. However, did you know that each meadow has...

Tokachidake Geopark

Welcome to Japan's newest Geopark... Tokachidake Geopark, Biei-Kamifurano Area! On 28th January 2022, Biei and our neighbouring town Kamifurano received some wonderful news... Tokachidake Geopark was recognised as an official Japa...

All About Asparagus

Ahh, asparagus... Who doesn't like asparagus? We love asparagus here in Biei. It is one of our top exports and is among the tastiest you'll find in Japan. It has been grown in Biei for an estimated 40 years. In warm weather, the b...

Asparagus, the distinctive food in Biei

Biei is one of the largest producers of asparagus in Hokkaido. Asparagus is available in local restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. Biei town produces the biggest shipment volume of agricultural products among all individual agr...

The First Sign of Spring - Tractors on the Hills

Biei in early spring... fresh green, and earthy hills. Suddenly, a tractor crests the hill with a rumble. Biei's winter is long. From December to April, snow is piled high on the hills. During this time, Biei's farmers enjoy a wel...

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 seaso...

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 you visit Biei, you wil...

Adventures on Two Wheels - A Guide to Cycling in Biei

The wind in your hair and the scenery sloping away before you... there is nothing quite like cycling in Biei. While you can definitely go much further and faster when using a car in Biei, you may well miss the beauty around you if...

Daisetsuzan National Park - Playground of the Gods

Just a short drive from Biei lies Hokkaido's largest national park. The Daisetsuzan area in central Hokkaido was declared a national park in 1934. Under the protection of the Japanese government, nature has thrived here for many y...