Biei Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Biei's Essential Panorama

Biei’s landscape is defined by the rolling agricultural hills of the Patchwork and Panorama Roads, featuring iconic solitary trees like the Ken and Mary Poplar and the Seven Stars Tree. The terrain transitions from vibrant seasonal flower fields at Shikisai Hill to the rugged volcanic peaks of the Daisetsuzan National Park, including Mount Tokachi. Cultural highlights include the Takushinkan photography gallery, which documents the region's unique geography, and the historic Biei Shrine.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-5° (feels like -11°) · extremes -18°–1°
-12° at night
20 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-4° (feels like -10°) · extremes -18°–2°
-12° at night
16 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -14°–5°
-8° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -7°–17°
0° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–23°
6° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–26°
12° at night
11 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–29°
16° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 12°–30°
17° at night
15 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–26°
12° at night
14 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 0°–19°
5° at night
16 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -8°–13°
-2° at night
19 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-2° (feels like -8°) · extremes -14°–4°
-9° at night
22 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

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Featured Lists

Biei's Essential Panorama

Biei — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

Biei – Plan Your Days

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