If you are looking to escape the heat and humidity of Japan, Hokkaido is the place to be in the summer. There are many places worth visiting and summer time is the perfect time for a lot of these places. Last week I mentioned Furano and today is a place pretty close by, Biei.

This photograph was taken atop a hill that is suppose to have great sunsets; however, what I wasn’t told is that the sun actually goes behind those mountains before it actually sets (but still is a good view I guess). Like Furano, Biei is famous for flowers, open spaces, and a few famous trees that have been used in commercials (one for a cigarette company I think). Again, public transportation is few and far between, so I would recommend renting a car to get around and explore by yourself. For more photos and information check out the Japan Photo Guide or the gallery.

This photograph was taken by Evan Pike.