Feel the great nature at the flower garden with a view of "Shikisaino-Oka" in Biei-cho, Hokkaido!

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Yellow Hanabishiso (Rhododendron metternichii) blooming all over June to July Photo: Shikisai-no-oka, a flower garden with a panoramic view

Flower season has arrived in Biei! Enjoy the seasonal expressions of the hills of flower gardens

The "Observation Flower Garden: Shikisai-no-oka" is a 14-hectare wide flower garden in Biei-cho, located almost in the center of Hokkaido, where you can enjoy colorful flowers throughout the four seasons. Starting with tulips, pansies, and muscari in spring, poppies and lupines in early summer, and lavender and sunflowers in summer! In autumn, cosmos, catechu, kochia, and dozens of other seasonal flowers and grasses are carefully cultivated. This is a popular spot with many fans who visit again and again from spring to fall, and the full blooming yellow Hanabishiso flowers from June to July look very beautiful against the blue sky of Biei. Enjoy the spectacular view of the flower garden with Tokachi-dake and Furan-dake in the distance!

There are so many ways to enjoy! Why don't you tour around Shikisai-no-oka?

During the green season, we recommend taking the popular "Norokko-go" (tractor bus) for a relaxing and leisurely tour of the flower gardens. There will be photo opportunities along the way. There is also a year-round alpaca farm within the park, where you can feed and interact with the alpacas up close. The mascot is very popular with children all over the world! Please come and meet the adorable alpacas!

0Noroccocco train: A round trip around the flower garden, surrounded by the fragrance of flowers! (15 min.)

z Kart: You can drive the kart freely in the park (15 min. free in the park)

z Buggy: You can enjoy a round-the-woods tour through the white birch forest with a refreshing wind beside the flower garden [1 km round-the-woods course]

*There is a fee for using various rides and for entering the alpaca farm. For details, please check the Shikisai-no-oka official website.
Nadeshiko (Japanese rosebay) flowers in pink.

The blue sky of Biei and the blue beauty of nemophila

Nemophila is famous in Honshu for "National Hitari Seaside Park Miharashi no Oka" in Ibaraki Prefecture, which blooms from mid-April to early May, but can be enjoyed in Biei, Hokkaido, from June to July every year. The impression changes depending on the time and place of viewing. Walk slowly and enjoy the scenery of bright blue nemophila blooming all around under the blue sky and white clouds of Biei! After admiring the spectacular view, how about a bowl of soup curry, a popular menu item at the "Phlox Hall" restaurant on the second floor? You can enjoy Biei vegetables harvested at Shikisaino-Oka FARM, including onions and potatoes. At the store, "Hill Potato Croquettes" made from Baron and Kitaakari harvested at Shikisai-no-oka FARM are available, so please taste the delicious vegetables of Biei!
Photo: Biei-cho Tourist Association

Fantastic beauty! The colorful flower gardens spread out!

Around July, Shikisai-no-oka is filled with lavender, sunflowers, and colorful flowers, and is enveloped in the scent of flowers. Why don't you leave a memorable picture surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants unique to Biei? You can enjoy the different atmospheres of spring, summer, and fall as the flowers bloom in different seasons, making it hard to believe that it is the same flower garden. Enjoy the beautiful gradation of the flowers blooming in a belt-like pattern, as well as the fragrance of the flowers up close! We look forward to seeing you at Shikisai-no-oka!

Lavender in full bloom. Photo courtesy of Shikisai-no-oka, the flower garden with a panoramic view.
Admission (July-September)

High school students and older: 500 yen
Disabled persons (high school students and older) and groups (10 or more adults): 400 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
Disabled persons (elementary and junior high school students) and groups (10 or more children): 200 yen
Under elementary school students: free

*Admission fees (July-September) and operating hours vary according to season, please refer to "Shikisai-no-oka Please check the official website of "Shikisaino-Oka" for details.

Biyu Bus" takes you to the highlights of Biei.

The "Biyu Bus" will take you to the most popular spots in Biei. The bus departs from the Shiki no Johokan (Information Center of the Four Seasons), a 1-minute walk from JR Biei Station, making it very convenient. The bus will take you to the popular Shikisaino-Oka, "Blue Pond" and "Shirohige-no-taki Waterfall" in Shirogane area, and "Shin-ei no Oka" which is said to have the "most beautiful sunset" in Japan! In the green season from spring to autumn, why not visit Biei, the town of hills, and enjoy the wonderful scenery?

*For more information about the Biyu Bus, please visit the official website of the Biei-cho Tourist Association.
Biei-cho Tourist Association's official website is here

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