In search of Christmas trees and Taksin Hall in Biei's snowy landscape
by 나는야여행자
Nov 5, 2025
#WinterTravel
❄️ A Winter Hokkaido Emotional Journey
Visiting the Christmas Tree and Taksinkan in Biei's Snowy Landscape
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📍1️⃣ Biei Christmas Tree (クリスマスツリーの木)
A landmark and symbol of winter in Biei 🌲
A lone tree standing alone on a white snowy field
exudes a mystical and serene beauty, like a scene from a Christmas card.
The moment of sunset, when the glow of the setting sun reflects off the snow, is the most beautiful,
making it a must-visit for photographers.
📍 Address: Mie, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
🕐 Recommended Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Sunset)
📸 Key Point: A lonely tree silhouette on a snow-covered hill
✨ Key Points
• Experience the wintery atmosphere of a "lonely tree" in its tranquility
• Take postcard-perfect photos without a drone
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📍2️⃣ Biei Taksinkan (拓真館 / Takushinkan)
This photography museum, founded by photographer Shinzo Maeda,
is a renowned photo spot that artistically captures Biei's four seasons.
Inside the Taksinkan, his "Biei Hills" series is on display,
and outside, a winter landscape reminiscent of a sumi-e painting unfolds before you.
A stroll along the quiet snowy path feels like walking through a painting.
🏠 Address: Shinsei-dae-san, Miei-cho, Umegawa-gun, Hokkaido
🕐 Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (subject to change during winter)
🎟️ Admission: Free
📸 Key Points: Snow-covered birch-lined path in front of the museum, hillside viewpoint
✨ Key Points
• A place where photos capturing Biei's four seasons blend with the actual scenery
• A great spot to appreciate the quiet and peaceful snowy landscape in winter
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🗺️ Recommended Route
Biei Station 🚉 → Taksinkan 🎨 → Christmas Tree 🌲 → Biei Observation Hill
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☕ Recommended Cafes
📍 Biei Center Cafe 'Gosh'
This cafe is perfect for enjoying a warm latte and homemade cake by the fireplace while gazing at the snow-covered Biei.
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#BieiTravel #ChristmasTree #TaksinKan #HokkaidoWinterTravel
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Post by 나는야여행자 | Nov 5, 2025














