Photo spots in Asahikawa
- Hokuryu Sunflower VillageNature
Japan's largest sunflower field - about two million blooms, with a maze cut through them.
- Sun Pillar ParkParks
Nayoro park of 300,000 flowers, named for the winter sun pillars seen in this valley.
- Biei Blue PondNature
Milky-blue mineral pond with dead larches standing in it; best on an overcast day.
- Ningle TerraceCulture
Log-cabin craft huts on forest boardwalks, softly lit after dark.
Where to stay
Hotels near these spots are shown on the map as bed pins, grouped into three price
bands, with a booking link for each one. Open the map
and tick “Hotels” in the legend.