What other travelers are saying about Shikisai no Oka (Hill of Seasonal Colors)
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
This is a gorgeous place also called a great paradise! The colorful flowers and gardens are stunning for visitors from all over the world! If you visit Japan, you must have a great visit here !
You can enjoy your visual feast and feel the wonderful atmosphere out of you inner mind!
As long as you’re happy and cheerful, you can take your time to relax and enjoy yourself as much as you want to!
It’s worth visiting here and also bring you fantastic memories for good!
The view at this place was spectacular. The flowers had a variety of colors and the same was beautiful. The air was refreshing and pictures taken with best with a blue sky. The place was big and you could not finish walking it within 5 hours. You could take a car and drive around it. I visited on a public holiday I did not have to wait and I could buy tickets there directly.
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.
