🌷 Biei Flower Fields: A Dreamy Day Trip Through Hokkaido’s Colorful Countryside! 🌸

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#### **✨ Why Visit Biei’s Flower Farms?**
✅ **Rolling Hills of Blooms** – Famous for **Shikisai-no-Oka** (Seasonal Hill) and **Zerubu Hill**, where flowers paint the landscape like a rainbow.
✅ **Patchwork Road Scenery** – Vibrant flower fields blend with wheat, potato farms, and the Tokachi mountains.
✅ **Photo Paradise** – Endless Instagram spots, from lavender to sunflowers (best **July-August**).
✅ **Rural Charm** – Less crowded than Furano, with cozy cafés and fresh dairy treats.
✅ **Easy to Pair** – Combine with **Farm Tomita** or the **Blue Pond** for a full-day road trip!

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### **🚗 Day Trip Itinerary (Summer/Fall Edition)**

#### **🌅 Morning: Sapporo → Biei (2.5-3 Hours)**
**7:00 AM** – Rent a car (recommended!) or take the **JR Furano Line** to Biei Station (transfer at Asahikawa).
**10:00 AM** – First stop: **Shikisai-no-Oka** (Seasonal Hill)
- Walk through **30+ flower varieties** (lavender, poppies, cosmos).
- Ride the **tractor bus** (¥500) for panoramic views.
- Try **flower soft serve** at the café.

#### **🌞 Midday: Patchwork Road & Lunch**
**12:00 PM** – Drive the **Patchwork Road** (scenic farm route):
- Stop at **Ken & Mary Tree** (iconic lone tree from commercials).
- Visit **Zerubu Hill** (more lavender and sunflower fields).
**1:00 PM** – Lunch at **Biei Cheese Factory** or **Picnic at a Flower Field**.

#### **🌲 Afternoon: Blue Pond & More**
**2:30 PM** – **Shirogane Blue Pond** (20-min drive):
- Surreal blue waters (best on sunny days).
- Short walk from parking lot (¥500 fee).
**3:30 PM** – Optional: **Hokusei Hill Observatory** for sunset views.

#### **🚆 Evening: Return to Sapporo**
**5:00 PM** – Drive back or take the **last train** (~7 PM from Biei Station).

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### **📌 Pro Tips:**
- **Best Time**: **July** (lavender), **August** (sunflowers), **September** (cosmos).
- **Car Essential** – Public transport is limited; rent in Sapporo/Asahikawa.
- **Early Start** – Beat tour buses at Shikisai-no-Oka.
- **Weather** – Hokkaido summers are mild (20-25°C), but bring a light jacket.