Furano/Biei A series of spectacular views! An immensely beautiful driving course

You will first want to stop by Farm Tomita. It is one of the largest lavender fields in Japan and attracts one million visitors every year. The best time to visit is early in the morning. Lavender flowers which still haven't bloomed have a darker color, which captures vividly in photos. Also, early in the morning, there are fewer people in the "Traditional lavender field," a popular photo spot, and you can enjoy the view of the Tokachidake mountain range to the fullest. After sunrise, when the temperature rises, don't forget to try the lavender soft-serve, an original ice cream with lavender extract that you can only taste here.

Tomita Melon House is a melon theme park, including a direct sales stand for the finest Furano melons. Be sure to try the cut melons, which are freshly harvested that day, and can be tasted on the spot. The sugar content of the Furano melons grown in its rich, natural environment is over 15 degrees! You can taste the sweetest and most delicious melons. You can also try original sweets such as soft-serve ice cream and smoothies made from Furano melon and Furano milk, unique to a melon specialty store.

At the Hoshinitenotodokuoka Camping Ground, you can eat Hokkaido's famous mutton barbecue. It is so delicious that it was listed in the Hokkaido Michelin Guide! We recommend the best kind of mutton, Suffolk, a meat that is tender and has no odor at all. You can enjoy the true taste of mutton barbecue in the great nature of Furano. In addition, if you stay overnight, you can see one of the most beautiful starry skies in Hokkaido.

Various experiences await you at Farm Chiyoda, such as riding a pony, feeding milk to a calf, or milking a jersey cow. The sight of cute animals will soothe the hearts of anyone who comes by. At the restaurant, you can enjoy Biei Wagyu, Japan's highest-ranked beef.

The northern part of Biei is an area with endless rolling hills. It is called Patchwork Road because the fields of various crops are arranged almost like patchwork. The colors of the Patchwork Road change with the seasons. We especially recommend you visit in the period from May to the end of August. From May to early July, you can see the green gradation of wheat and potato fields, and from mid-July to August, the gradation changes to yellows and reds. Zerubu Hill is a sightseeing spot on Patchwork Road where you can enjoy the colorful flower fields and the magnificent view of the Tokachi mountain range. From the observatory, you can see the "Ken and Mary Tree," which are poplar trees named after the characters that appeared in a car commercial in the 1970s taken in that exact location.

The regional product outlet "Biei Senka," located at the foot of the hill, offers gourmet foods made from local ingredients, making it the perfect place to buy souvenirs. You can also send souvenirs to your family and friends using the courier service. Puddings, cakes, and seasonal sweets are available for take-out at the workshop. Popular breads such as "Biei Anpan" and "Biei Butter Roll" often sell out, so it is recommended to visit early.

Biei has many scenic hills, and Panorama Road, which runs southeast from the JR Biei Station, is another popular driving course. A popular spot on the Panorama Road is Shinei-no-oka, an observatory park with a 360-degree view, which is especially famous for its sunset. There are many other places to see on the Panorama Road, such as the Sanai-no-oka Observatory Park, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Tokachi mountain range and the Panorama Road, and Shikisai-no-oka, where vast flower fields are spread out.