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Christmas Tree of Biei
To all visitors to the Christmas Tree
The hills of Biei are loved by many visitors for their beautiful scenery, which changes with the seasons.
However, these landscapes are preserved by the daily lives and agricultural work of local residents.
When visiting, please be sure to follow the rules below.
【Important Rules】
■ All surrounding areas are privately owned farmland.
Do not enter fields, pastures, or snow-covered farmland under any circumstances.
■ The road in front of the tree is a residential road used by local residents.
When a vehicle approaches, please stop taking photos immediately and give way.
■ In Biei Town, the use of drones (unmanned aircraft) is generally prohibited.
A crash could damage agricultural machinery and cause serious accidents.
■ School buses and local residents frequently use this road as an important daily route.
※To ensure traffic safety and minimize the impact on local residents, certain rules regarding parking and stopping of vehicles are in place.
Visitors using rental cars or trains are encouraged to take the round-trip shuttle bus to the “Christmas Tree” departing from the Shiki-no-Johokan, located a 2-minute walk from JR Biei Station.
Period of Application:
From November 29, 2025 (Sat) until further notice, the road in front of the Christmas Tree will be a pedestrian-only viewing area.
Vehicle parking or stopping is strictly prohibited.
Security staff and signs will be placed on-site to guide traffic.
We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
You can check the latest crowd situation here:
→ Biei Congestion Information
| Address | Bibaiushi, Biei Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, Japan |
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| Access | By Taxi from JR Furano Line "Biei" Station – approximately 15 minutes Please note that during busy periods, there may be times when no taxis are available at the taxi stand in front of Biei Station. ▶ Biei Hire Round-trip bus from Shiki-no-Johokan, JR Furano Line "Biei" Station Priority is given to advance reservations. Tickets may be purchased on the day only if seats are available. ▶ Round-trip Bus to “Christmas Tree” 《Christmas Tree Shuttle》 Notes for JR Bibaushi Station (unmanned station): There are no public toilets available during winter around Bibaushi Station and Shinsakae-no-Oka Observatory Park. Please use the toilets at JR Biei Station or nearby public facilities. Do not enter private residences under any circumstances. |
| Parking | 無 ※路上駐車はご遠慮ください。 |
| Website | https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/ja/bus |
| Others | 例年、冬季の「クリスマスツリーの木」周辺道路では、多くの観光車両が集中し、大変混雑する状況が発生しております。 皆様のご理解とご協力の程、よろしくお願い申し上げます。 現地の混雑状況についてはこちらのサイトでご確認頂けます。 →美瑛の混雑情報はこちら |