Biei sits in the center of Hokkaido, attracting travelers with its vast agricultural hills, famous lone trees, and dramatic seasonal shifts. Visitors can easily navigate the area by renting a car to explore scenic farm roads, local bakeries, and natural sites like the Shirogane Blue Pond. Whether hiking the volcanic peaks in early summer or driving through deep winter snow, this rural town offers a distinct, slow-paced look at Hokkaido’s countryside.
Early Summer Hiking and Local Eats with HOKKAIDO LIFE
The creator documents an early summer journey through the countryside of Biei and Furano. They start with an early morning hike from Tokachidake Bougakudai up to the Tokachidake summit to catch the sunrise. After descending the mountain, they head to MUGI IRO NO OKA to eat a fresh lunch of udon and local bread. The itinerary continues with stops at Biei Farm, Bakery YAMANAKA, and OKA NO SANPOMICHI for some local gelato. They view the sunset from the hills of Shinei no oka and stop at BIEI COFFEE ROASTERY before ending the day under the starry sky.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Tokachidake Bougakudai
- 💡 Best for: Hikers, Foodies
Snowy Landscapes and Cozy Coffee with Vivi and Pat
Vivi and Pat share highlights from their ten-day snowy trip through Hokkaido, showing the winter landscapes of Biei. They walk through the snowy fields surrounding the Mild Seven Hills and stop to view the frozen waters of Shirahige Waterfall. The trip also features a walk through the lit-up cabins of Ningle Terrace and a coffee break at Coffee House Chuchu no Ie.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Mild Seven Hills
- 💡 Best for: Winter Travelers, Couples
Winter Road Trip to Sapporo, Biei, and Otaru with Jenny Byun
Jenny Byun vlogs her first winter trip to the Hokkaido region, spending four days exploring Sapporo, Biei, and Otaru. The video documents the heavy snowy weather that occurred every single day of the journey. She experiences local dining options and walks through the deep snow-covered landscapes of these three locations. She explains how the quiet winter atmosphere and scenery inspired her to begin studying the Japanese language. The footage focuses entirely on the silent winter streets and countryside fields.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Various spots in Biei
- 💡 Best for: Solo Travelers, Winter Enthusiasts
Filming the Christmas Tree in the Snow with Astari Budi
Creator Astari Budi captures the iconic Christmas Tree standing alone in the snow-covered landscape of Biei. The short video highlights the minimalist winter scenery of this famous rural field. The footage focuses on the sharp contrast of the single green tree against the flat, uninterrupted white snow.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Christmas Tree
- 💡 Best for: Photographers, Sightseers
Springtime Flower Fields Captured by Jigabphoto
Jigabphoto uses an Insta360 camera to capture the transition into spring across the Biei countryside. The video features blooming flowers and bright fields stretching across the landscape. The creator uses dynamic camera movements to simulate aerial-style perspectives of the hills without actually flying a drone.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Flower fields in Biei
- 💡 Best for: Tech Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers
Exploring Shirogane Blue Pond and Farm Tomita with Jeff and Timmy
Jeff and Timmy continue their ten-day trip through Hokkaido by visiting several scenic landmarks in Biei and Furano. They travel to the famous Shirogane Blue Pond and stop to view the nearby Shirahige Waterfall. The duo then visits Biei Farm to see the cows and stops by Farm Tomita to look at the agricultural landscape. Their journey also takes them further to Shibazakura Takinoue Park and the Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park. In Sapporo, they try local dishes like soup curry at Sapporo Soup Curry Treasure.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Shirogane Blue Pond
- 💡 Best for: Foodies, Photographers
Winter Road Trip to the Tree of Ken and Mary with Ronipe
Ronipe travels on a four-day winter trip using Sapporo as a base, starting with a Japan Airlines flight from Haneda to New Chitose Airport. On the second day, he rents a car and drives across the snow-covered roads to Biei. The road trip includes stops at the Tree of Ken and Mary and the famous Christmas Tree. He also visits Otaru, walks around Shiroi Koibito Park, and travels to the Hill of the Buddha. The video showcases the snowy driving conditions and the winter landscapes of central Hokkaido.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Tree of Ken and Mary
- 💡 Best for: Road Trippers, Winter Travelers
Feeding Alpacas at Shikisai no Oka with Whereisloviee
Creator Whereisloviee joins a winter day tour through Biei and Furano booked through Klook. The journey begins with a stop at the lonely Christmas Tree in the middle of a snow field. Next, she visits Shikisai no Oka, where she views the rolling snowy hills and feeds the resident alpacas. The tour continues with a walk to the Shirahige Waterfalls to see the frozen scenery. They finish the day exploring the wooden craft shops at Ningle Terrace and experience a light snowfall at the Furano Ski Area.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Shikisai no Oka
- 💡 Best for: Families, Animal Lovers
Winter Day Trip to Asahiyama Zoo with boringbeings
The creators at boringbeings document a winter day trip through the snowy regions of Biei and Furano. They start the morning by watching the penguin walk at Asahiyama Zoo. The trip continues with photo stops at the Biei Christmas Tree and a walk through the lit-up wood cabins of Ningle Terrace.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Asahiyama Zoo
- 💡 Best for: Couples, First-Time Visitors
A Real Look at Shirogane Blue Pond with Diana Tjoe
Diana Tjoe shares a brief look at the Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei during her travels. The short video compares highly-edited promotional photos of the pond against its actual appearance on a cloudy day. It provides a realistic, unedited look at the real-life winter conditions of the water.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Shirogane Blue Pond
- 💡 Best for: Budget Travelers, Photographers
