Hokkaido
Winter
Blue Pond （ Winter）
Blue Pond
Blue Pond, located in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, is a natural wonder renowned for its mesmerizing azure hue and ethereal beauty. Created as part of a nearby dam project, the pond’s striking blue color is the result of natural minerals and a unique sediment composition.
The pond’s surreal appearance, particularly on calm days when the surface reflects the surrounding landscape like a mirror, captivates visitors and photographers from around the world. The surrounding birch trees, often partially submerged in the water, add to the pond’s otherworldly charm, creating a scene that feels straight out of a fairy tale.
Visitors can explore the area via well-maintained walking paths and observation decks, offering different vantage points to admire the pond and its surroundings. The pond is especially breathtaking during the autumn months when the surrounding foliage transforms into vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, contrasting beautifully with the pond’s mesmerizing blue waters.
Blue Pond is not only a natural marvel but also a symbol of Hokkaido’s stunning landscapes and the incredible beauty that can be found in the natural world. Whether admiring its serene waters or capturing its beauty through photography, visitors are sure to be enchanted by the timeless allure of Blue Pond.
Access
By Car
The best way to visit Blue Pond is to use private transport / sightseeing taxi in Hokkaido.KingTai Travel has lots of sightseeing taxi in Hokkaido with afforable price.
The Blue Pond is located along prefectural road number 966, which connects central Biei with Tokachidake Onsen via Shirogane Onsen. A parking lot (500 yen per car) is located next to the road from where the pond can be reached in a 5-10 minute walk.
Buses between Biei Station and Shirogane Onsen stop at Shirogane Aoiike Iriguchi (白金青い池入口) bus stop along the way. The one way ride from Biei Station to the pond takes 20 minutes and costs 550 yen one way. There are buses only every 2-3 hours. In summer, the blue pond gets visited also by some sightseeing buses.
HOURS & FEES
Opening Hours：
Always open (the parking lot is open from 7:00 to 19:00 from June to September, from 7:00 to 18:00 in May and October, and from 8:00 to 21:30 from November to April)
Admission fee:Free (parking costs 500 yen per car)
