Biei Bus Tour Furano Hokkaido Wakuwaku Bus Route 1 Junpei [Premium Limousine Bus]

The garden areas of Shikisai-no-oka are usually free to enter. However, some winter snow activities or summer sightseeing bus experiences may incur additional charges. You can book bus tours that include transportation and multiple attractions through KKday. This ensures a smooth itinerary, saves you the hassle of planning transportation and purchasing tickets yourself, and allows you to easily explore Shikisai-no-oka and its surrounding attractions.

Biei's Blue Pond is famous for its unique cobalt blue water. This is a dreamlike color created when the platinum hot spring water, rich in aluminum hydroxide, mixes with the Biei River water and is refracted by sunlight. The reflections of dead trees on the water's edge add to its mysterious atmosphere. The best time to view it is usually on a clear, windless summer morning when the water color is most vibrant. In winter, the snowscape after the illuminations offers a completely different serene beauty.

Biei's Patchwork Road is known for its unique rolling hills and seasonal crop landscapes, resembling vast, colorful patchwork quilts. Along the way, there are many famous spots like the 'Christmas Tree' and the Seven Star Tree. These trees stand alone in the fields, creating classic photographic compositions with the surrounding vast rural scenery. It's recommended to visit on a sunny day and use light and shadow to capture the layers of the countryside, creating unique photographic works.

In addition to Biei's Blue Pond and Patchwork Road, the Biei area has several charming attractions. For example, Shirogane Waterfall is known for its unique landscape where groundwater flows from rock crevices, appearing even more magical with illuminations in winter when it freezes. Shikisai-no-oka offers vast flower fields and an alpaca farm. You can also explore the area around Biei Station to experience the town's leisurely atmosphere or visit other hidden gems like Takushinkan.

Biei and Furano bus tours are usually carefully planned to connect several classic landmarks in the region. Common itineraries include the vast and magnificent Patchwork Road, where you can admire its undulating rural scenery; the dreamily colored Biei Blue Pond; and the charming Shirogane Waterfall flowing from rock crevices. Depending on the season, tours may also include flower fields at Shikisai-no-oka or characteristic spots like Farm Tomita, allowing travelers to easily visit the highlights of the area.

Shirogane Waterfall is a unique natural wonder in the Biei area. Its name comes from the groundwater that flows like white beards from the rock crevices, eventually merging into the azure Biei River. The water temperature here remains unfrozen year-round, so you can admire the unique scenery of the waterfall intertwined with ice and snow even in the dead of winter, creating a dreamlike blue and white picture. It's an excellent spot for photography and sightseeing.

When visiting the Biei and Furano region in winter, thorough warm clothing preparations are essential. It's recommended to wear layered clothing, including a waterproof and windproof thick coat, thermal underwear, a wool sweater, as well as waterproof snow boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Common winter activities in the area include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and admiring the special ice and snow landscapes like the dreamlike Blue Pond and Shirogane Waterfall in the snow.

Biei Station, as the center of the town, is full of Japanese rural charm in its vicinity. You can stroll around the station, visit local specialty cafes, handicraft shops, or try Biei's local products like Biei milk and corn. Additionally, the station is a starting point or meeting point for routes like Patchwork Road and Panorama Road. Visitors can get travel information or take a break here.