Biei-cho
Hokkaido · Japan
You can see trees such as the Parent and Child Tree, the Seven Star Tree, and Ken and Mary Tree, as well as the patchwork farmland scenery from the train window.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Biei-cho, a landscape that serves as a living canvas for the agricultural heritage of Hokkaido. As we stand here at the gateway to this central Hokkaido gem, it is important to understand that Biei is not merely a…
Listen in the app2Shirogane Blue Pond — A Mineral Phenomenon
We now find ourselves at the Shirogane Blue Pond, or Aoi-ike, a site that gained global recognition when its image was selected by Apple as a default wallpaper for their operating systems. This pond is a striking example of an…
Listen in the app3Shirahige Falls — The Source of the Blue
A short distance from the Blue Pond lies its geological progenitor, the Shirahige Falls, or 'White Mustache Falls.' Standing on the bridge overlooking the falls, you can see the Biei River far below, cutting through a deep gorge.…
Listen in the app4Shikisai-no-oka — The Tapestry of Colors
We transition from the monochromatic blue of the ponds to the polychromatic splendor of Shikisai-no-oka, also known as the Hill of Seasonal Colors. Spanning over 15 hectares, this flower park is perhaps the most vivid…
Listen in the app5The Patchwork Road — Icons of the Hills
As we navigate the northern hills of Biei, we enter the area known as the Patchwork Road. This region is famous for several singular trees that have achieved legendary status in Japanese pop culture, largely due to their…
Listen in the app6Aono-oka Hill Park — A Panoramic Perspective
To truly grasp the scale of Biei’s geography, one must ascend to Aono-oka Hill Park. This observatory point provides one of the town's most comprehensive 360-degree views. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As our journey through the hills of Biei-cho comes to an end, we return to the quiet stone streets near the station, perhaps catching the seasonal Norokko train back toward Asahikawa. Biei is a place that lingers in the mind, not…
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What is Biei-cho?
Biei-cho is a place in Hokkaido · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hokkaido · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.5844, 142.4597 |
| Last updated |