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 agricultural cooperatives in Hokkaido. Asparagus grown in the polytunnels are in season in the middle of April, and asparagus grown outside is best from the beginning of May, but the peak season for enjoying asparagus is from the start of May through to mid June. Biei's fertile terrain and weather in spring creates about 10 degrees temperature difference between day and night, which produces a notable sweetness and taste that you won't experience in other asparagus. If you find them in the local restaurants and cafes, we highly recommend that you try them. Asparagus make a great Hokkaido souvenir.

1Where Can I Enjoy Asparagus?

Restaurant ASPERGE

Address

Biei Senka, 2 Chome Omachi, Biei-cho

TEL

0166-92-5522

Operating Hours

Lunch　11:30〜14:30
Tea time　14:30〜16:00
Dinner　17:00〜19:00

Close On

Wednesday and during winter season

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Restaurant bi blé

Address

Hokuei Komugi No Oka, Hokuei Dai 2, Biei-cho

TEL

0166-92-8100

Operating Hours

Summer Season: April to October
Lunch　11：00〜14：30（L.O.）
Dinner　17：30〜19：30（L.O.）Winter Season: November to March
Lunch　11：00〜14：00（L.O.）
Dinner　17：30〜19：00（L.O.）L.O. = Last Order

Close On

Summer Season: Tuesday (Opens everyday from 1st August to 19 August)
Winter Season: Monday to Thursday

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Valore

Address

Kyousei, Misawa, Biei-cho

TEL

0166-92-2210

Operating Hours

11：30～14：30(Last Entry 13：00)
18：00～22：00(Last Entry 19：00)
Reservations are required for both lunch and dinner.

Close On

Thursday, seldom close on random day

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2Where Can I Buy Asaparagus?

Roadside station Biei Oka no Kura

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Roadside station Biei Shirogane Birke

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Biei Senka (JA Biei's flagship store)

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