The Taisetsu/Furano Route is a treasure trove of spectacular scenery. The mountains and hills of the Daisetsuzan mountain range and colorful flowers and grasses color the land in summer, but winter is also recommended. Why not visit the scenery covered in silver?

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Driving route

Taisetsu/Furano Route

We set out for a drive as soon as possible!

1Shirogane Aoi Ike

A mysterious pond where the surface of the water appears blue. Standing dead larch trees create a fantastic atmosphere. In midwinter, the pond freezes over and is illuminated at night. Visitors can enjoy the pond's different appearances in each of the four seasons.
Blue Pond Light-up period: until April 30, 2021.
Check the website for details.

Information about the lighting up (Biei Town Hall)

2Miyama Pass

Fukayama Pass, located on the border of Kamifurano Town and Biei Town in Hokkaido, is a superb road view spot.
It is truly a spectacular spot representing the Taisetsu-Furano Route, with a magnificent view of the Tokachi Mountain Range beyond the rolling hills.
Visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes in scenery: lavender in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and a silvery-white world in winter.

Eight Views of Kamifurano (Kamifurano Tokachidake Tourist Association)

3Birch Road

Road 966 Tokachidake Onsen Biei Line, also known as "Shirakaba Kaido," leads from Biei to Shirogane Onsen.
It is a beautiful road with two majestic mountains, Mt. Biei on the front right and Mt. Bieifuji on the left, and rows of white birch trees stretching on both sides.
In addition, a 3-km stretch of the Shirakaba promenade from Aoi Ike to Shirogane Onsen is a pleasant spot to take a walk in summer in the sunlight filtering through the trees.

4Daisetsu Asahidake source water

Taisetsu Asahidake Genmizu" is a mysterious water that has permeated through the filter of nature over a long period of time. It is the highest quality water from Higashikawa, a town with no public water supply system, which is rare in Japan.
Rich in minerals and well balanced, this natural water is so popular that many people bring tanks and plastic bottles to fetch water every day. Anyone can freely draw water.

Higashikawa Tourist Association

Summary

How was it?
This route was designed to allow you to enjoy the beautiful and eye-opening blue of Hokkaido's winter. We hope you will take a drive along this route and enjoy the delicious natural water brought by Hokkaido's snow, as well as information on local delicacies.

Hokkaido's long winter is about to begin, so be sure to take precautions against infection and enjoy your drive.