Christmas Tree (Biei)
クリスマスツリーの木
A lone spruce standing in a field along the Panorama Road, shaped like a Christmas tree. It is one of the most iconic landmark trees in the Biei hills.
The Christmas Tree is a lone spruce standing in the farmland of the Biei hills. Its neat, triangular shape looks just like a Christmas tree. It became famous after appearing in advertisements and photographs, and together with the Oyako Tree and the Ken & Mary Tree it is counted among Biei’s famous trees. It stands along the Panorama Road. In summer it is backed by rolling wheat fields and potato flower fields. In winter it is the only tree left on the snowy plain, making it a favorite subject for photographers. The tree is on private farmland, so you can only view and photograph it from the roadside. Entering the fields is strictly forbidden. Entry is free, and there are no fixed opening hours. There are very few parking spaces nearby, so do not stop in the middle of the road. It is about 15 to 20 minutes by car or bicycle from Biei Station. Combining it with Shinei Hill and the Takuma Museum is recommended.
Opening hours
Open all day (view from the roadside)
Nearby sights
- Shinei no Oka Observation Park
- Kanno Farm
- Shikisai no Oka
- Patchwork Road
- Takushinkan Gallery
- Hokusei no Oka Observation Park
- Ken and Mary Tree
- Zerubu no Oka