Furano and Biei Flower Field Drive Course

With its gentle hills and colorful flower fields, the Furano and Biei area is perfect for a drive. Tour the scenery of Hokkaido by rental car, from lavender fields to hills striped with flowers and a mysterious glowing blue pond. July, when the lavender is at its best, is especially recommended. Allow about eight hours.

Course Route

9:00 Start from Asahikawa Airport Rent a car and set off. The Furano and Biei area is easy to reach from the airport, making it an ideal starting point for a drive.

9:45 Lavender at Farm Tomita Head to the lavender field that represents Furano. A purple carpet spreads across the slope and a gentle fragrance fills the air. Lavender soft serve ice cream is a local favorite.

11:30 Lunch in the Furano area Fill up on local flavors such as curry or cheese dishes made with Furano produce. Many places let you dine while looking out over the fields.

13:00 Drive the hills of Biei Move from Furano to Biei and drive through the gently rolling hills. Roads of constant ups and downs and lone standing trees appear one after another.

14:00 Flower panorama at Shikisai no Oka Visit this vast hilltop flower garden where colorful blooms form stripes across the land. There is also an alpaca ranch, and the view from the hill is breathtaking.

15:30 The Shirogane Blue Pond Visit the clear blue and mysterious pond dotted with bare standing trees. The color shifts with the light, and the still surface creates a dreamlike mood.

16:30 Stop at Shirahige Falls At this waterfall near the Blue Pond, water springs from partway up the cliff and falls in many strands. Together with the blue river flow it makes a fine finish to the drive.

Highlights

- The purple lavender fields and rich fragrance of Farm Tomita - The vivid flower stripes drawn across the hills of Shikisai no Oka - The mysterious blue of the Shirogane Blue Pond, changing with the light - The exhilarating drive weaving through the hills of Biei

Access and Tips

- The area is wide, so driving a rental car is by far the most convenient - Lavender is usually at its best from early to mid July - Popular summer spots get crowded, so an early start is recommended - Days are long in Hokkaido, so you can tour at leisure into the evening

A Quick Tip

The flower season is limited, so if lavender is your goal, plan a trip in July. Some hill roads are narrow, so do not get too lost in the scenery and keep your driving safe.