Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) 53 min
Biei Fuji (8 min) Landscaped outdoor bathing area at a natural hot spring in a forest known for winter snowscapes. Shirogane Blue Pond (41 min) Reachable by a short hike, this manmade pond draws nature lovers for its blue hue & tranquility. Mount Biei (14 min) Mountain offering strenuous climbs to summit views of surrounding peaks & ridges. Rokugo no Mori (49 min) Mount Oputateshike (3 hr 9) Mountain and mountaineering Hinode Park (23 min) Seasonal park featuring rolling fields with lavendar & colorful flowers, plus camping grounds. Biei River (42 min) Tokachidake Observatory (14 min) Lookout area with views of lava on the active volcano Mt. Tokachi & noted for red foliage in fall. Mount Furano (1 min) Stratovolcanic peak in a snowy range, set in a national park with rugged scenery & trails. Shirahige Waterfall (45 min) Also known as the White Beard Waterfall, this cascading water turns cobalt blue in the basin. Mount Tomuraushi (3 hr 21) Revered mountain in a remote setting known for fields of blooming flowers & strenuous climbs. |