Shikisai-no-oka

四季彩の丘

Shikisai-no-oka is a large flower garden on the rolling hills of Biei in central Hokkaido. It covers about fifteen hectares, where several dozen kinds of flowers and grasses grow. From spring to autumn you can walk the hills, or ride a tractor bus or a small cart around the fields. There is also an alpaca farm that is open all year.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Hours change by season; in November and December the garden is open 9:10–16:30.
Admission: The rides and the alpaca farm each charge a separate fee.
Getting there: Take the JR Furano Line to Bibaushi Station, then walk about 25 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

A tractor bus (about 15 minutes) runs slowly through the best course in the park.
The alpaca farm is open all year round.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Walking into the flower fields to take photos is not allowed.
The on-site restaurant takes last orders at 15:00 and is closed on Wednesdays.
The Norokko tractor bus loops the grounds in about 15 minutes, if you prefer not to walk.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hokkaido and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.