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[Experience Report] – Farm Footpath Walking in Biei's Patchwork Hills
Go walking with a guide atop the hills of Biei, which are normally out of bounds. But on this tour, we have special permission from a farmer to enter their land. The scenery that you can see only as part…
Grass Bales
In Biei's summer, take a moment to relax with a rich ice cream In this post we talked about hay bales, round shapes that appear in Biei's summer, but there are in fact two kinds of bales—hay bales and grass…
Hay Bales
“In summer, what are those round shapes that appear?” Countless round bales in the huge fields is scenery often used in imagery for Hokkaido, but roughly when do you think they appear? Answer: this is a sight that you can…
Spring Wheat and Autumn Wheat
Fields of wheat and the clouds slipping by When you think of scenery that is characteristic of Biei in July, what springs to mind? “Lavender!” Well… I suppose… Yes, “lavender” is an acceptable answer, I guess, but if we're…
Biei's Famous Wheat Harvest & Red Wheat
What do you know about wheat harvests? “I've heard of them, but that's about it…” Well then, let's review them for both those who know and those who don't! In Japanese, the word “wheat harvest” is written with both the…
Potato Flower Meadows
“What could these flowers be?” In Hokkaido, no sooner is it spring before suddenly summer rushes onto the scene. Once you get into June, days where the temperature rises close to 30oC are not unusual. In this season, plants being…
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…
From Iconic Local Souvenirs to Handmade Merchandise to Classic Desserts
MADE IN BIEI From breath-taking scenery to extraodinary souvenirs. We are proud to introduce you to "Biei-tiful" branded goods, seasonal gifts made in Biei, the quality of which is well-controlled. 1Food & Drink BIEI Agri Park A market for local…
Experience a Japanese Traditional Hot Spring - Onsen
Submerge yourself in nature, soak in the atmosphere and just relax. Trekking, camping and other outdoor activities. 1What is Shirogane Onsen? Just a 20-min drive from the center of Biei lies Shirogane Onsen. Make the most out of this area,…
Biei's Winter Activities
So you want to have some fun, even though the temperature is –20oC? Biei's got you covered! The average temperature during winter in Biei stays at around –14oC. Heavy snow covers the hills with white blankets. Here we would like…