Summer Hills of Biei — Hokkaido’s Landscape Woven from Green and Light

The rolling hills of Biei Town, Hokkaido, are known as a “patchwork of fields” that changes with the seasons. In summer, crops like wheat, potatoes, and beets grow vibrantly, creating a series of colorful, undulating hills. Biei’s summer, woven from the soft light of sunny days and the clear air after a passing shower, offers visitors a quiet sense of wonder. These photos were taken from a bus window using a fast shutter speed.

Early summer fields coloring Biei’s hills

In Biei Town’s area known as the “Patchwork Road,” fields spread across the rolling hills change color with each season. In early summer, lush green potato and wheat fields trace gentle curves, with the Tokachi-dake mountain range hazy in the background. This truly picturesque landscape is beloved by many photographers.

A ribbon of light streaks across Biei’s hills

In Biei, the ever-changing expressions of light transform the landscape moment by moment. When rays pierce through thick clouds and bathe the green fields in golden hues, it’s like nature painting a single masterpiece. It’s a scene brimming with the vibrant vitality of summer.

Rolling hills and summer skies

A single shot capturing the endless line of rolling hills and the crisp, clear air so characteristic of Hokkaido. The green of the fields, swaying in the breeze, spreads like ripples, and the refreshing time of summer flows by. It is a landscape unique to Biei, where the scale of nature and tranquility harmonize.