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Tokachi Millennium Forest

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Tokachi Millennium Forest

十勝千年の森

Hokkaido

A 400-hectare botanical garden and forest park in Shimizu town blending contemporary garden design, art installations, and native forest, with views of the Hidaka Mountains and Tokachi plain. Best timed for late May-October.

Why we picked it

A design-forward garden favored by landscape enthusiasts, but it sits well south of the Furano-Biei flower circuit and gets very little foreign foot traffic.

Best season
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.0· 832 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adults (high-school and up) ¥1,200, elementary/junior-high ¥600, preschoolers free.
Nearest station
No direct station; ~20 min drive from JR Shimizu Station
Website
tmf.jp

Today

9:30–17:00

Admission

  • Adults (high-school and up) ¥1,200, elementary/junior-high ¥600, preschoolers free.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

naturegardenartscenichiking

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