What other travelers are saying about Shikisai no Oka (Hill of Seasonal Colors)
I visited Shikisai-no-Oka in July, and while the weather was hot and humid, arriving right at opening made all the difference. I beat the tour buses and had the chance to capture stunning photos of the vibrant flower fields without crowds.
The panoramic views of rolling hills blanketed in seasonal blooms are absolutely breathtaking - like walking through a living painting. Despite the heat, the early morning light and peaceful atmosphere made it a truly memorable experience.
Highly recommended for photographers and nature lovers - just go early and bring water!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to visit Shikisai no Oka is from late April to October when the flowers are in full bloom. The specific timing for peak blooms varies each year and depends on the type of flowers you wish to see.
Shikisai no Oka is accessible by car or bus. The nearest major city is Asahikawa, from which you can take a bus or drive to Biei. If driving, it's about a 2.5-hour drive from Sapporo.
Yes, Shikisai no Oka offers various facilities, including parking, restrooms, a gift shop, and a café where visitors can enjoy refreshments and local specialties.
Yes, there is a gift shop at Shikisai no Oka where you can purchase souvenirs such as local crafts, flower seeds, and other memorabilia related to the park and the region.
Shikisai no Oka features a wide variety of flowers including lavender, tulips, sunflowers, lupines, and many more. The types of flowers you can see will depend on the time of your visit.
Visiting Shikisai-no-oka truly feels like stepping into a painting. The rolling hills are covered with many different kinds of flowers, each arranged carefully to create stunning patterns and colorful waves that stretch across the landscape. From tulips to lavender, sunflowers to marigolds, the gardens showcase the best of every season.
What makes this place so special is not only the vibrant colors, but also the way the flowers are planted in creative designs — forming beautiful shapes and breathtaking panoramas that look magical from every angle. Whether you walk among the blooms or view them from above, the scenery is endlessly impressive.
The gardens are peaceful, well-kept, and surrounded by the natural beauty of Biei’s gentle hills, making it a perfect place to relax and take photos. Truly, Shikisai-no-oka is a must-visit destination in Hokkaido for anyone who loves nature, flowers, and unforgettable views. 🌿✨
This flower garden in Biei is very impressive in terms of its expansive size and meticulous upkeep. Spread over rolling hill slopes, the flowering plants create bands of vibrant colours that are a sight to behold.
My wife and I visited the garden in July and the flower blooms were fresh and beautiful. Although summer was sunny and hot, our visit was blessed with a very pleasant daytime temperature of 22℃. It was very enjoyable to stroll along the pathways, enjoy the flowers and take photos.
As the garden is big, visitors can pay for transport options like tractor-pulled wagons or self-drive golf buggies. At the entrance, there is a big retail shop.
Carparking is chargeable at ¥500 per entry and we had to circle around to find a vacant lot. Entry into the garden is also chargeable at ¥500 per adult. Notwithstanding the charges, the garden attracts many visitors. Although the car park was full and the entrance was crowded when we visited, the garden had a relaxing atmosphere as visitors were well spread out across its extensive grounds.
In our two trips to Hokkaido, we visited Shikisai-no-Oka and both visits were memorable. It is a “must visit” flower garden.
Nice place for flowers field watching but you will pay for the access. The place was extremely crowded, a lot of touristic bus stopped by. The famous potatoes snacks weren't so exciting. They're not salty and not crunchy outside. It was fun renting the kart even though it was expensive compared to the ratio yen/time
Snowmobile is a must-try activity in Biei during winter time, very recommended. Quite a fun experience, not so difficult to control, even you haven’t got any driving license. We took the forest course in the morning, the course was only two of us, however, there’s many visitors drop off from tourist buses around noon time. (*snowmobile is walk-in only, no advance booking even if you call, so make sure you come as early as possible to avoid the crowd)
