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In Biei Town, cameras equipped with AI technology have been installed to measure the congestion levels at major tourist spots, providing real-time updates to visitors.

Congestion levels are indicated as “Crowded,” “Moderately Crowded,” or “Not Crowded” without displaying any personal information or identifiable images. Clicking on the images allows visitors to view a congestion status map.

Camera Locations:

• Christmas Tree
• Blue Pond
• Biei Michi-no-Eki “Shirogane Birke”
• Tokachi Dake Observatory

Digital Signage Locations:

• JR Biei Station
• Shiki no Jōhōkan (Four Seasons Information Center)
• Northwest Hill Observation Park Tourist Information Center
• Biei Michi-no-Eki “Oka no Kura”
• Biei Michi-no-Eki “Shirogane Birke”

For inquiries, please contact the Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division at 0166-92-4321.

For more information, visit the official website of Biei Town: Congestion Information Page