Exploring Asahiyama Zoo Biei Blue Pond Flower Fields of Furano

Explore popular spots in the Asahikawa, Biei, and Furano areas with a well-rounded day trip plan. Visit Asahiyama Zoo, famous for its "behavioral exhibits" that allow you to see animals in their natural behaviors, offering a unique experience of vitality and presence. Admire the vast, scenic landscapes of Biei Patchwork Road, where fields divided like a chessboard create a patchwork quilt of crops. Enjoy iconic views, including the Seven Star Tree and the Ken and Mary Tree, often featured in advertisements. Take a stroll around the Blue Pond in Biei, known for its mystical cobalt blue color, formed as a natural phenomenon after the eruption of Mount Tokachi. The area is mesmerizing, and the river water is also blue when you venture further. And, explore the flower fields at Farm Tomita in Furano, famous for its colorful landscapes and seasonal flower displays, especially lavender, which blooms from mid to late July. You’re sure to be satisfied!