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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Kamikawa District [2025]
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Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike)
4.6
/5
149 reviews
5.8
Based on 1,882 reviews
15.6 km from downtown
Phone +81166924321
Address: Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Blue pool & hot springs
One of Apple's system backgrounds
Saved by 439 users55% positive reviews
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it is also interesting to go there during winter times winter wonderland there snowy weather, the surroundings are nice
The beauty of the Blue Pond in Biei is unique. It is not just an ordinary natural landscape, but a perfect display of nature and art. It is a magnificent view. Water color: The Blue Pond in Biei is famous for its unique blue water surface. This color comes from the rich aluminum element in the water and the scattering of light, which makes the water present an attractive blue-green color. Under the sunlight, this color becomes more vivid and dazzling. Surrounding environment: The Blue Pond is surrounded by dense forests. These trees show different color changes in the four seasons, especially in autumn, when the leaves turn golden yellow and fiery red, forming a sharp contrast with the blue-green water, forming a moving picture. Dead tree trunks: There are many dead larch trunks scattered in the pond. They are half exposed and half hidden in the water, forming a special harmony with the clear water surface and the surrounding greenery. The presence of these trunks adds a sense of mystery and depth to the Blue Pond. Light and shadow changes: As the light changes at different times of the day, the scenery of the Blue Pond also presents a variety of styles. The morning mist, the direct sunlight at noon, and the afterglow in the evening, each time period makes the Blue Pond show different beauty. Seasonal characteristics: The Blue Pond has its own unique charm in each season. The fresh green of spring, the emerald green of summer, the golden and fiery red of autumn, and the silver-clad winter, the distinct changes of the four seasons make every visit full of freshness and expectation.
Photography Paradise: Due to its unique natural beauty, the Blue Pond has become a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Whether professional photographers or amateurs, they can capture amazing moments here and leave unforgettable memories.
No wonder this place is known as the Little Jiuzhaigou of Japan
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Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai-no-oka
4.5
/5
274 reviews
5.8
Based on 937 reviews
24.1 km from downtown
Phone +81166952758
Address: Japan, 〒071-0473 Hokkaido, Kamikawa District, Biei, Shinsei, 第３
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Cycling flower fields & alpacas
Ice cream made with Biei fresh milk
Saved by 338 users30% positive reviews
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during winter times in this snowy weather, the places are still fascinating, with snow flakes and of cos some delicious foods
The Shikicai Hill has a vast and beautiful flower field covering an area of 15 hectares, like a rainbow-colored carpet, with different flowers in different seasons. From late April to late October every year, more than 30 kinds of flowers such as tulips, lavender, and sunflowers bloom on the rolling hills. From a distance, the colorful flowers look like a palette in the hands of a painter.
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Shirahige Waterfall
4.5
/5
33 reviews
5.3
Based on 502 reviews
15.9 km from downtown
Phone +81166924321
Address: Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Unique blue waterfall & changing pool
Waterfall flows in unique blue
Saved by 187 users65% positive reviews
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When the weather is good, the snow-capped mountains behind the Shirahige Falls will be even more beautiful. I didn’t expect that I was so lucky this time. I encountered a sunny day with super good visibility. I saw this epic beauty with my own eyes! The Shirahige Falls itself is very beautiful🥹. Coupled with the rolling snow-capped mountains in the distance🥰, it is really one of the most unforgettable moments of this trip to Hokkaido.
What’s amazing is that even in the cold winter, Shirakushi Falls doesn’t freeze, so you can come here all year round.
Although the waterfall does not freeze, the surrounding branches have turned into "ice trees", which are as beautiful as works of art.
As the name suggests, Baixu Falls has a drop of 30 meters, and the mist is like a thread.
📍Shirogane, Biei Town, Kamikawa County, Hokkaido
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Tree of Ken and Mary
4.4
/5
25 reviews
4.5
Based on 443 reviews
23.2 km from downtown
Phone +81166924378
Address: Japan, 〒071-0216 Hokkaido, Kamikawa District, Biei, 大久保協生
Recommended sightseeing time: 15-30 minutes
Highlights:
Nissan ad Love Horizon location
Two giant larches in wheatfield
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From a distance, this tall poplar tree stands tall and independent on the vast hills of Biei, forming a typical northern landscape painting. There is also a B&B nearby that provides simple meals, and it is very pleasant to rest here on the way.
In 1976, this tree appeared in the Nissan car advertisement "The Horizon of Love". The tree appeared for about ten seconds in the 30-second advertisement. Since then, the tree has become a must-see attraction for many tourists visiting Biei. In fact, judging from the appearance of the tree, it is ordinary and nothing special. However, with the rolling hills around it and the flowers blooming next to it, if the weather is good, the scenery is still very beautiful.
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5
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Patchwork no Michi
4.4
/5
112 reviews
4.5
Based on 322 reviews
24 km from downtown
Phone +81166924378
Address: Omura, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun 071-0200 Hokkaido
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Cycle through Biei's pastoral country roads
Stroll through fields admiring the colorful mosaic landscape
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[Patchwork Road]
Patchwork Road is a field path with undulating paths on both sides, planted with various things. From a distance, it looks like a colorful puzzle.
I feel like I am walking on a rainbow🌈, very happy
In the north of Biei, Hokkaido, the road from the Ken and Mary Tree to the Seven Stars Tree is called the Patchwork Road. This patchwork path follows gentle hills and is surrounded only by fields, so the view is unobstructed.
Not only the Ken and Mary tree, the Seven Stars tree and the adjacent parent-child tree, but also the Seven Stars Hill in the depths and Tokachidake in the back, are colorful, and it seems that people can see the pastoral scenery of Europe without feeling that it is In Japan, it is a tourist attraction representing Biei.
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Sounkyo
4.4
/5
104 reviews
4.5
Based on 282 reviews
21.8 km from downtown
Phone +81165821811
Address: Sounkyo, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1701, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
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The best place to ski in winter, but it's a bit hard to get there. The two-hour bus ride is a bit too much for your body. It's recommended to charter a car or drive yourself! November to May is a good time to play in the snow!
It is a very idyllic place. The most beautiful time here is in late summer and early autumn every year. Hokkaido is early. It starts here very early, the temperature difference is very large, and the dew comes out in September. The beautiful scenery lasts until the end of September.
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Seven Stars Tree
4.5
/5
38 reviews
4.0
Based on 277 reviews
26.1 km from downtown
Phone +81166924378
Address: Hokuei, 美瑛町 Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0224, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 20-30 minutes
Highlights:
Biei Patchwork Road Iconic Spot
Stroll through fields to enjoy Hokkaido's scenery
34% positive reviews
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A tall cypress tree stands on the hills of Biei, with the blue sky and white clouds around it, a natural beauty. We started our return journey from the Seven Stars Tree and took another road, which required us to pass a sharp bend. The downhill was very pleasant and the scenery was unbeatable.
A very old tree is also a deified tourist attraction. The colors around this place are also perfect, and the area of the entire space is also large. It is also very suitable for travel in summer.
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