Foreign Tree Species Sample Forest
The forest, which was the setting of the novel "Freezing Point", is a landscape that looks like Scandinavian
It is one of the oldest artificial planting sites of foreign tree species in Hokkaido, built in Meiji 31 (1898) to observe whether foreign trees grow safely even in the cold regions of Japan. Currently, about 30 foreign species and domestic species are added to the 18-hectare site, bringing the total to about 6,000 trees of 52 species. The Biei River flows nearby, and many small animals such as squirrels and wild birds also live. It is popular among locals as a place to explore. In addition, at the entrance of the sample forest is the Ayako Miura Memorial Literature Museum, which was also the setting for the novel “Freezing Point”, and many fans from all over the country visit.
Basic Info
- Location
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〒070-8007
旭川市 神楽7条7～11 - Business hours
- Entry is possible at any time
- Telephone number
- 0166-61-0207 Kamikawa Chubu Forest Management Office / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:30~17:00
- Fee
- Free admission
- Parking lot
- Yes and free
- Access
- ●From the bus stop "1-jo 7-chome", which is about a 3-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Station, Hokkaido Bus No. 14, 39, 40, 43, 443 ●Car: From Asahikawa Takasu IC on the Hokkaido Expressway, 6km via National Route 12, about 20 minutes
- Remarks
- Admission to the "Ayako Miura Memorial Literature Museum" is charged. Please check the official website for details https://www.hyouten.com/info
- Related Links
- Hokkaido Forest Management Bureau
※ Please check the official website of the facility/business for the latest information.
- Area
