Shikisai no Oka Panoramic Flower Gardens
A strong summer choice for broad flower-garden panoramas, with optional tractor rides and alpacas. Current operating information supports summer visits, but no 2027-specific prices or schedule were found. [S1][S7]
Photos
2014-07-26 · 663highland · CC BY 2.5
File:140726 Shikisai-no-oka Biei Hokkaido Japan01n.jpg · Local photo
2010-08-17 · Ykliu · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Shikisai.jpg · Local photo
Location map
Shikisai no Oka vicinity; operator's embedded-map center
Use the map links below if the interactive map is unavailable.
43.34193, 142.391785Shikisai no Oka vicinity; operator's embedded-map center
43.52917277110826, 142.4625074762552
Where to eat
Shinsei, southern Biei · Restaurant
Shikisai no Oka — Phlox Hall
The flower garden's upstairs restaurant pairs the view with farm vegetables and locally sourced venison.
Order: Seasonal-vegetable soup curry or Biei venison jingisukan; downstairs, try croquettes made from the farm's Danshaku or Kita-akari potatoes.
Seated early-afternoon food with last orders at 15:00; alcoholic drinks were not verified.
Hours: Restaurant last order 15:00; closed Wednesday. June–September garden hours are 08:40–17:30, not restaurant hours.
Booking: Peak-season group bookings can restrict available seats; do not depend on a last-minute late lunch. Cash only.
On site · On site, upstairs in the visitor building
The easiest proper meal after the flowers: vegetable soup curry or Biei venison, before the 15:00 last order.
Omachi, Biei town · Restaurant
Restaurant Asperges at Biei Senka
A destination French lunch built around Biei's vegetables, pork and dairy, rather than a casual all-day café.
Order: The seasonal course featuring the 20-vegetable arrangement and wintered-potato purée; choose a Biei-pork main when available.
Seated course lunch is verified, but current glass-wine or beer service was not; lunch closing is 15:00, not an all-afternoon bar.
Hours: Operator: lunch 11:00–15:00; dinner 17:00–21:00; Wednesday and occasional additional closures. Tourism lists the shorter lunch window 11:00–14:00.
Booking: Plan a reserved course lunch; the operator accepts reservations by telephone only, not online. Arrange the arrival time rather than treating 14:00 as a safe walk-in.
Back in town · Back in Biei town, about 15–20 min drive
Choose a planned vegetable-focused course lunch when the garden's restaurant is closed or a more substantial food destination appeals.
Omura Murayama, western Biei hills · Restaurant
Ferme La Terre Biei
A scenic restaurant, bakery and cake stop with genuine Biei ingredients and a terrace overlooking the hills.
Order: Biei-pork porchetta with shiitake and seasonal vegetables, or the Jersey-milk pudding and honey-cake café set; beer and bottle wine are listed separately.
Beer and bottle wine accompany seated lunch until 15:00; neither glass wine nor drinks-only terrace service after 15:00 is established.
Hours: Lunch 11:00–15:00, last order 14:30; dinner 17:30–21:00, last order 19:00. Shop 10:00–17:00, to 16:00 in winter; irregular closures.
Booking: Reservations take priority and are accepted until three days before the visit; walk-ins may be accommodated. During lunch, primary-school-age guests and older must order a course.
Nearby · About 20–25 min drive to the western Biei hills
A worthwhile restaurant-and-bakery detour for Biei pork and hill views; use the lunch sitting rather than assuming a 16:00 terrace drink.
Why go
The approximately 15-hectare garden combines numerous seasonal flowers with views of Biei's hills and the Daisetsu mountains. Its appeal is the whole landscape rather than lavender alone; photographers can walk, while a short tractor circuit offers an easier overview. [S1]
Time to allow
Drive from Furano Station
35-45 min
Route options & directionsWhen to arrive
Recommend a weekday at the published 08:40 summer opening, not before permitted entry. [S2]
Timing and Weather Recommendations
Late June
The operator's typical calendar includes Oriental poppies, campanula, peonies and lupines, with lavender beginning in late June. Many summer bedding flowers are scheduled from July, so do not expect every colorful band to be mature. [S3]
July
Lavender overlaps with salvia, marigolds, celosia, dahlias and zinnias in the calendar, making July a strong mixed-flower choice. [S3]
Early August
Summer bedding flowers remain relevant, with sunflowers also listed. Lavender extends into early August in the calendar, but should be treated as a possible bonus rather than promised at peak. [S3]
Recommend mid-to-late July for lavender plus summer flowers, or early August for mixed color. Choose using current bloom photographs; weather and planting changes can alter the calendar. [S3]
Weather alternatives
The operator says the tractor runs in rain, but this remains primarily an outdoor attraction. For persistent rain, strong wind or poor visibility, reschedule rather than relying on the restaurant as a full indoor alternative. [S2]
A practical visit sequence
- Park in the designated lot, use the restrooms and check current bloom locations and ride queues. [S2][S4]
- Walk permitted paths for flexible photographs, or take the approximately 15-minute Norokko tractor circuit with its photograph stop. [S1]
- Spend additional time on your preferred flower sections rather than trying to cover every corner.
- Optionally visit the separately charged alpaca farm, then finish with a potato croquette or soft-serve ice cream. [S2][S5]
Opening hours & practicalities
- Hours and season
- Published June-September hours are 08:40-17:30; July-September last admission is 17:15. Alpacas close 30 minutes before the garden. Summer operation is normally daily, but temporary closures remain possible. [S2][S7]
- Costs
- An October 24, 2026 notice confirms July-September garden admission of JPY 800 for high-school age/adults and JPY 500 for elementary/junior-high students; younger children are free under the guide. June garden entry is outside the charged period. Parking is separately JPY 500 per visit June-September. [S2][S7]
- Optional charges
- Guide prices, year unspecified: tractor JPY 500/300 for the same age categories; alpacas JPY 500/300, with younger children free and feed JPY 100. A four-person cart costs JPY 2,500 per 15 minutes, plus JPY 500 per additional five minutes. Buggies cost JPY 800 single or JPY 1,200 double. These are additional to garden admission. [S2]
- Parking and access
- The Japanese access page lists 300 car spaces and 30 coach spaces. Parking, rides and alpaca payments require cash. Use official parking rather than roadside stopping. [S2][S4]
- Facilities and accessibility
- Restrooms, shops and a restaurant are confirmed. The restaurant is upstairs, closes Wednesdays and has a published 15:00 last order. Wheelchair-compatible routes, toilet specifications, lift access and ride boarding arrangements were not verified; do not equate a ride with step-free access. [S2][S5]
Make the most of the visit
- Walk if photography flexibility matters; the tractor offers a shorter overview but only one scheduled photograph stop. [S1]
- Choose a cart for independent garden movement only with a qualified driver; an ordinary driving licence is required. [S2]
- Do not choose a buggy as garden transport: its approximately 700-metre dedicated circuit does not enter the flower gardens. [S2]
- Carry cash and budget admission, parking and activities separately. [S2][S4]
- Try farm-potato croquettes or Biei-milk soft serve; avoid depending on the restaurant for a late lunch. [S2][S5]
When to skip
You want solitude, wilderness or a completely indoor outing. Prioritize another day if the current bloom display is disappointing or essential accessibility cannot be confirmed.
Safety & considerate travel
- Stay out of planted beds; entering flowers for photographs is prohibited. Keep vehicle routes unobstructed. [S2]
- Do not enter surrounding agricultural fields for photographs. [S6]
- Bring water, sun protection and grippy footwear; shorten walking in heat or wet conditions.
- Drones are prohibited during opening hours; smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited within the garden. [S2]
Possible pairings
- Biei Patchwork Road
- Shirogane Blue Pond
Before you go
- Summer hours, exceptional closures, admission and parking fees.
- Ride and alpaca prices, payment methods and operating restrictions.
- Current bloom photographs, especially lavender in early August.
- Accessible parking, route gradients, toilets, restaurant access and ride transfers.
Additional notes
- Parking-capacity contradiction: the English page lists 100 cars and 20 coaches; the Japanese access page lists 300 cars and 30 coaches. Prefer the dedicated Japanese access page. [S1][S4]
- Child-admission contradiction: the English page both charges elementary-school students and says elementary-school children and younger are free. The Japanese guide clearly makes only children below elementary-school age free. [S1][S2]
- Wednesday closure applies to the restaurant, not the whole garden. The operator's guide and dated notice distinguish these clearly. [S2][S7]
- Do not mistake the JPY 2,300 discounted cart price for the regular price of JPY 2,500. The complete Japanese guide distinguishes the disability discount. [S2]
Public sources
- S1 — About Shikisai-no-oka
https://www.shikisainooka.jp/en/ - S2 — Visitor guide
https://www.shikisainooka.jp/about/guide/ - S3 — Seasonal flower calendar
https://www.shikisainooka.jp/green/calendar/ - S4 — Access
https://www.shikisainooka.jp/access/ - S5 — Shops and restaurant
https://www.shikisainooka.jp/about/restaurant/ - S6 — A request to all visitors
https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/bieikankou-manner110 - S7 — Operator notice dated October 24, 2026
https://www.shikisainooka.jp/news/2375/