Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) 19 min
Shinei-no-Oka Observatory Park (11 min) Hokusei-no-oka Observatory Park (5 min) Zerubu Hill (7 min) Biei Shrine (11 min) Highly decorative Shinto shrine in tranquil, contemporary gardens, thought to bring luck in love. Farm Tomita (30 min) Flower farm featuring vast lavender fields (seasonal) & a shop for lavender ice cream, food & drink. Kanno Farm (12 min) Flower farm with vast fields of colorful blooms across a rolling landscape visible from the top. Mild Seven Hills (13 min) Seven Stars Tree (12 min) Iconic oak tree once depicted on packaging for a popular brand of Japanese tobacco. Asahiyama Zoo (34 min) Contemporary zoo with reptiles, marine mammals & a popular daily penguin parade. Tree of Ken and Mary (6 min) Tall & solitary poplar tree, known for its appearance in a 1970s Nissan commercial. Shirogane Blue Pond (27 min) Reachable by a short hike, this manmade pond draws nature lovers for its blue hue & tranquility. Biei Michi-no-Eki Oka-no-Kura (9 min) Small roadside outpost with a souvenir shop, casual dining, ice cream & other snacks. Flower Land Kamifurano (22 min) Visitor-oriented flower farm with a store for gifts & fresh melons, plus a restaurant. Hinode Park (23 min) Seasonal park featuring rolling fields with lavendar & colorful flowers, plus camping grounds. Shikisai No Oka (15 min) Flower garden featuring patterned rows of colorful blossoms, plus alpacas, a small shop & eatery. |