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Red Roof Hill (Akai Yane no Oka)

📍 Fukutomi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Biei
Category
Viewpoint
Duration
About 15-30 minutes
Address
Fukutomi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
Coordinates
43.5700, 142.4500

Introduction

'Hill with the Red Roof' (Akai Yane no Aru Oka) in Fukutomi, Biei, is a classic postcard view: a red-roofed farmhouse among rolling farmland hills, often used in TV commercials and photography. Free to view year-round, the red roof can be seen from the JR Furano Line trains or from the nearby Shin-ei-no-Oka View Park—one of the most photogenic stops along the Patchwork Road. The house and fields are private property, so view and shoot from the roadside.

✨ Highlights

1
The Red Roof
A single red-roofed farmhouse lights up the rolling farmland.
2
Four Seasons
Green in summer, gold in autumn, snow in winter—each a postcard.
3
Photo Classic
A favourite of TV commercials and magazines, drawing photographers.
4
From the Train
Visible from JR Furano Line trains heading toward Furano.
5
Shin-ei-no-Oka
Also seen from the nearby Shin-ei-no-Oka View Park.
6
Private Land
The house and fields are private—view from the roadside only.

🛈 Practical Info

→Suggested Duration：About 15-30 minutes, a stop along the Patchwork Road
→Good For：Photographers, drivers and cyclists
→Parking：Roadside parking in the snow-free season, closed when snowbound
→Note：No public transport; keep off the fields and do not block traffic

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayAll day
TuesdayAll day
WednesdayAll day
ThursdayAll day
FridayAll day
SaturdayAll day
SundayAll day

Free year-round

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree

Transportation

Driving/Parking

About 10 min by car or taxi from JR Biei Station; roadside parking in the snow-free season

Note

No public transport; a stop along the Patchwork Road by bike or car

💡 Tips

• Free year-round; an outdoor view with no fixed opening hours
• Dusk light is the warmest and the roof most photogenic
• The fields and house are private—keep out
• Roadside parking is buried in snow in winter; take care
• Pair it with the nearby Shin-ei-no-Oka View Park on one loop
• No buses; drive, cycle, or take a taxi from Biei Station (about 10 min)

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Red Roof Hill (Akai Yane no Oka)?

Monday: All day; Tuesday: All day; Wednesday: All day; Thursday: All day; Friday: All day; Saturday: All day; Sunday: All day; Free year-round

How much is the admission for Red Roof Hill (Akai Yane no Oka)?

Free Admission: Free

Any practical tips for visiting Red Roof Hill (Akai Yane no Oka)?

Free year-round; an outdoor view with no fixed opening hours Dusk light is the warmest and the roof most photogenic

How long should I spend at Red Roof Hill (Akai Yane no Oka)?

A typical visit takes About 15-30 minutes.

How do I get to Red Roof Hill (Akai Yane no Oka)?

Driving/Parking: About 10 min by car or taxi from JR Biei Station; roadside parking in the snow-free season