Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) 24 min
Tree of Ken and Mary (16 min) Tall & solitary poplar tree, known for its appearance in a 1970s Nissan commercial. Shinei-no-Oka Observatory Park (16 min) Mild Seven Hills (19 min) Biei Michi-no-Eki Oka-no-Kura (14 min) Small roadside outpost with a souvenir shop, casual dining, ice cream & other snacks. Shikisai No Oka (13 min) Flower garden featuring patterned rows of colorful blossoms, plus alpacas, a small shop & eatery. Seven Stars Tree (21 min) Iconic oak tree once depicted on packaging for a popular brand of Japanese tobacco. Zerubu Hill (15 min) Farm Tomita (33 min) Flower farm featuring vast lavender fields (seasonal) & a shop for lavender ice cream, food & drink. Hinode Park (25 min) Seasonal park featuring rolling fields with lavendar & colorful flowers, plus camping grounds. Biei River (10 min) Hokusei-no-oka Observatory Park (16 min) Flower Land Kamifurano (24 min) Visitor-oriented flower farm with a store for gifts & fresh melons, plus a restaurant. Shirahige Waterfall (13 min) Also known as the White Beard Waterfall, this cascading water turns cobalt blue in the basin. Shirogane Blue Pond (9 min) Reachable by a short hike, this manmade pond draws nature lovers for its blue hue & tranquility. Mount Tokachi (46 min) Hiking & dramatic views from atop this active 2,077-m. volcano in Daisetsuzan National Park. |