[2025 Biei Attraction] Travel Guide for Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike) (Updated Jul)

One of the must-visit spots during a trip to Hokkaido, Japan, is the Blue Pond in Biei! The stunning blue color of the water makes it an incredibly beautiful place, perfect for a leisurely stroll and capturing gorgeous photos. ✅ Blue Pond 📍Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan ⏰ Monday–Sunday 07:00–19:00

#TravelGuide #JapanTravel #JapanTravelGuide I've summarized the things to watch out for when traveling to Japan!!! Information that you must know if you are traveling to Japan for the first time, Part 1 High use of cash: Some areas or small stores may not accept cards, so prepare enough cash!! Taxi fares are expensive: The base fare is high and increases quickly depending on distance and time. I recommend using public transportation whenever possible ㅎㅎ Follow the seating arrangements in stores: Unlike in Korea, do not sit down until the waiter shows you a seat at a restaurant and wait! If you just sit down, you will be a person with no etiquette at all!! Lack of trash cans: Please note that, just like in Korea these days, there are almost no trash cans in public places! Respect for a quiet atmosphere: Be careful not to talk on the phone or speak loudly in public places such as subways. No tipping culture: Tipping is not polite, but rather rude! It's good that there is no tipping culture like in Western countries..(🥰) Notes when using hot springs: Many places restrict entry if you have a tattoo. Wash your body before entering the bath!! Subway transfers are complicated: Since there are various lines and companies involved, transfers can be difficult, so check the lines in advance! Some lines require you to transfer while seated, so be sure to check in advance!!

We recommend a unique 6-day hot spring tour in Japan, where you can enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience! Are you tempted? Click to find out more! / 🔖🌟Route Suggestions:🌟🔖 Day 1: Shanghai Pudong - Sapporo - Otaru Fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sapporo, then head to Otaru, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Day 2: Otaru Canal - Kitaichi Glass - Otaru Music Box Museum - Mt. Tengu Visit Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass, enjoy the music at Otaru Music Box Museum, and take in the views from Mt. Tengu. Day 3: Showa-shinzan - Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch - Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe - Jigokudani Visit Showa-shinzan, experience the wildness of the bear ranch, enjoy the marine life at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, and challenge yourself at Jigokudani. Day 4: Shiroi Koibito Park - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Odori Park Visit Shiroi Koibito Park, enjoy shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and take a walk in Odori Park. Day 5: Blue Pond - Shirahige Falls - Shikisai no Oka - Forest of the Fairies Visit Blue Pond, enjoy the beauty of Shirahige Falls, take in the natural beauty of Shikisai no Oka, and enjoy the view from the Forest of the Fairies. Day 6: Sapporo - Shanghai Pudong End your trip in Japan and fly back to Shanghai with fond memories. / Tips: 1. Food🍣: Japanese restaurants usually open after 6 pm. The sashimi is delicious, but be careful with the seafood sauce! 2. Souvenirs👜: Want to bring back some souvenirs? Large shopping malls in Japan offer local specialties such as matcha candy and kimonos at reasonable prices. 3. Currency Exchange💱: When traveling in Japan, check the exchange rate between the local currency and RMB, and try to exchange money when the rate is low to save on travel expenses! 4. Hot Spring Etiquette: When visiting a hot spring in Japan, you need to be completely naked. Japanese people consider this a courtesy, so don't wear a swimsuit or underwear. 5. Okonomiyaki🍢: Dotonbori in Osaka has the best okonomiyaki in Japan. Although it's crowded with tourists, it's worth it. 6. Subway Culture🚇: Japanese subway cars are very quiet, so don't make loud noises or talk on the phone to avoid disturbing others. 7. Travel Plans🚶‍♂️: When traveling in Japan, it's best to plan your itinerary in advance to avoid missing out on popular attractions, especially museums and exhibitions. / Make every step of your journey meaningful. This is the beauty of Japan and the reason why you should visit. So, what are you waiting for? 😉

⛄☃️⛄Like a fairytale scene, the 'Shirogane Blue Pond' 🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️ is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the Biei area of Hokkaido. After winter sets in, the pristine white snow accumulates on the frozen lake surface ❄️❄️❄️❄️. The ice-covered lake is already stunning ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. It is a mysterious and beautiful sight 🏔️🏔️🏔️. Hokkaido is the place to see the most beautiful snowy landscapes.⛄☃️⛄☃️

#100 Ways to Travel On a self-driving trip to Hokkaido to enjoy the autumn maple leaves, we came to the #白金青池 near Shirogane Onsen. This artificial lake is located on the Biei River and was formed by diverting water. Because the water is rich in aluminum hydroxide, it presents a charming azure blue color under the reflection of sunlight, which is very dreamy. The weather was gloomy when we visited, with snow and yellow leaves all along the way. Although there was a lack of sunshine and blue sky, it still attracted many tourists. The small trail around the lake was crowded with people taking photos. Although the sky is gloomy and the water in the pond is not blue enough, the white birch trees that are turning from green to yellow and the bald cypress forest in the water also have a bleak beauty of autumn. There is a small shop next to the Blue Pond that sells ice cream and buns in the same color as the Blue Pond. You can buy some to try. I can’t say they are delicious, but they are great for taking photos and checking in. In addition to driving, you can also take a bus to the Blue Pond. It takes about 20 minutes from Biei Station and get off at the entrance of the Shirogane Blue Pond. However, there are not many buses, so you have to check the timetable. There are also famous attractions near the Shirokane Blue Pond #白须瀑布, and you can also soak in the hot springs #白金温泉, which can all be visited in one go. #Hokkaido self-driving #Biei #Hokkaido travel #Blue Pond #Shirogane Onsen #100 ways to travel #Lake

I participated in a bus tour to visit the famous Hokkaido tourist spots, Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls! I was wondering whether to rent a car, but I was worried because I'm not used to driving on snowy roads, so I went for the bus tour! The tour departs and returns from Sapporo, which is a plus! I was very satisfied with the stop at the cheese factory and lunch included💯 The plan was to stop at the Blue Pond on the way there and back, but the light-up on the way back was almost invisible due to the thick fog💧 On the way there, we were also able to stop by a shop selling local souvenirs, mainly from Furano, so I was able to get some souvenirs! I was tired from the trip, so I reaffirmed that one of the good things about bus tours is that you can rest during the trip! #BusTrip2024 #HokkaidoTrip #BluePond #ShirahigeFalls #100TravelStyles

The dry Japanese larch forest stands on the bright blue water, as if blending into the blue watercolor. The Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, became world-famous in 2012 after being selected by Apple as the background for Mac OS X. It is a popular tourist spot. Why is the "Platinum Blue Pond" blue? The Shirogane Blue Pond is an artificial lake formed by the river water intercepted by the concrete dam built on the Biei River. The concrete dam was built to prevent volcanic mudflows when Tokachi-dake erupted in 1988, and was an accidental creation of the pond. The fascinating blue color is not the original color of the pond. It is a mixture of aluminum hydroxide-rich spring water from the upstream Shirogane Onsen area and river water from the Biei River. It is in a colloidal state (particles dispersed in liquid). These particles reflect sunlight, and the shorter wavelength, easily scattered blue light is received by the pupil, which is seen as blue. #Sapporo Attractions #Check-in #Hokkaido #100 Ways to Travel #August2024

I went to Shirogane Blue Pond, one of the most popular sightseeing spots you can't miss when visiting Furano and Biei. The spectacular blue scenery was even more beautiful than I imagined. Not only is it crowded to see the pond, but the parking lot to get there is also very crowded. To ease congestion, a median strip will be installed from August 7th to October 31st, 2024, and right turns will be prohibited. Please head through in front of Shirogane Building. Parking fees must be paid in advance! It seems to be relatively quiet in the morning, but be prepared for crowds. Visited: July 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Shirogane Blue Pond Address📍Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido Access📍 ・20 minutes by car from JR Biei Station ・40 minutes from Asahikawa Airport Parking hours📍 7:00-19:00 8:00-21:30 Admission fee📍Free ※Parking fee is required. (500 yen for regular cars) ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Japan #Hokkaido trip #Hokkaido #Amazing view #Nature and amazing view #Shirogane Blue Pond

The Biei Shirogane Blue Pond is a pond formed by a dam built in 1988 to prevent damage from the eruption of Tokachidake volcano. The Platinum Blue Pond contains rich minerals and soil and sand components from volcanic ash, so it forms cobalt blue lake water under the reflection of sunlight! After getting off the car at the parking lot, walk for 5 minutes to reach the Blue Pond. You will pass by a store and a restroom along the way. The blue ice cream in the color of Blue Pond Lake is very popular! After seeing the Blue Pond, I was really attracted by its cobalt blue water. Combined with the nearby hills, trees, dead branches in the water, and the reflections in the lake, it really looks like a beautiful painting! Basically, you can take beautiful photos like the one in the wallpaper from any angle! The area of ​​the Blue Pond is actually not very large, and the roads next to it are relatively narrow. There are fences around most of the areas, and there are so many people, so you have to accommodate each other when taking pictures! #AdventurousTraveler #JapanTravel #Hokkaido

#Japan must-visit check-in spots The Shirogane Blue Pond, the lake and the surrounding scenery, It’s so beautiful that I understand why it can become one of the Mac background pictures🥰. This trip to Hokkaido, We specially arranged to go to the "Shirogane Blue Pond" in Biei. See this beauty for yourself! (Definitely worth it!) We took the bus from JR Biei Station. Get off at "Shirogane Blue Pond Entrance". After getting off the bus, walk through the woods. You will see the unique blue and green of the Platinum Blue Pond♥️ No matter how you shoot it, it’s beautiful! ! ! Attention passengers who are taking the bus, be sure to pay attention to the bus schedule before leaving! 📝 Location: 071-0235 Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun #2024Travel Wish: Go to Hokkaido again #Japan's must-visit check-in spots #Hokkaido #Shiragane Blue Pond

Hokkaido Biei Lake and Shirasu Falls. It is so beautiful when the green leaves add to it in the summer... The water from Shirasu Falls endlessly gushes out, and the endless turquoise-colored Lake Biei sucks you in like a mirror. Haha. Lake Biei looks like the blue ice cream has melted. I have already fallen in several times... I fell for the beauty of the lake like a teenager in the lush green leaves that I had never felt in winter. #vacation #capturingsummer #Biei Lake Biei

#Japan Attractions The snowy Blue Pond (Shirogane Aoi Pond) is a must-see attraction in the Furano and Biei areas of Hokkaido. The blue water of the lake is invisible, only white snow. The lake covered with snow is so beautiful. It is said that the Blue Pond was formed when the Tokachi-dake volcano erupted and people built a dam to prevent mudslides, but it accidentally formed a large lake. The lake water comes from the Shirahige Falls, and the unique composition of the waterfall makes the lake water extremely colorful and varied. It’s a pity that I didn’t have the opportunity to see this incredibly beautiful lake this time. For example, turquoise, emerald green, or cobalt blue. The color of the lake also changes with the changing seasons and the changes in wind, rain and clouds. It gradually became a beautiful lake, and the lake is located in the small town of Biei. I hope I’ll have the opportunity to come again in the future. There is a free parking lot next to the Blue Pond, which is convenient for those who drive! 📍📍Shirogane Blue Pond Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan 〒071-0235 Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido #Overseas Travel #Resident Writer #I miss you so much #Japan Travel

#Japan Attractions Shirogane Blue Pond is a must-see attraction in Hokkaido. You can take a one-day tour with a local tour. If you go by yourself, you can take the JR Biei Station, transfer to the Dohoku Bus and walk 7 minutes to the Shirogane Blue Pond bus stop. The Blue Pond is not a naturally formed pond. In December 1988, in order to prevent the disaster of volcanic mudflow caused by the accumulation of Tokachi-dake after the eruption, several dams were built on the Biei River, and the Blue Pond is a pond formed by one of the dams. The tour guide explained that since the Biei River contains aluminum and the Sawa River contains sulfur, colloidal particles will be produced when they converge, causing sulfur and lime and other components that can block light scattering to be deposited on the riverbed, turning it white. Coupled with the sun's rays, the Blue Pond was born under the combined efforts of man and nature🤩🤩 The color of the Platinum Blue Pond varies according to the season, weather, and angle. On that day, it was a very soft green, with withered birch trees and verdant larch, forming a gradient of colors, which was beautiful. The Biei River flows in from the side, and the Tokachi Snow Mountain in the distance is looming. Under the sunlight, it has a unique charm🥂

Far from Sapporo, to the platinum hot spring near Furano, you can take pictures of the super beautiful blue lake night view will also have a lighting effect, extra shocking 看过最美的池塘！ #overseastravel #awesomepic #familytravel #nationalpark #wintergetaway

The Blue Pond is located near the Shirogane Onsen in Biei Town. The azure blue water and the birch forest with dead trees interweave with nature to create a mysterious scene that is so fascinating that it is a very popular tourist spot. Although there is a parking lot nearby, there are no public toilets, let alone shops and restaurants. You are truly surrounded by nature.

This place is so beautiful, like a fairyland. The lake looks so blue and beautiful. It is a lake with special algae. There are maple leaves of various colors next to it🍁 And the ice cream here is delicious🤤 I really recommend eating an ice cream every day in Hokkaido🥹🥹🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 #北海道旅行

\\Tourist Spots// One of the most spectacular views of blue is the Shirogane Blue Pond, a mysterious pond whose color changes depending on the weather, season, and time of day. The day we visited on October 21st was the height of autumn foliage! We were able to enjoy the autumn leaves and the blue pond. When the sun hits it, it turns a beautiful blue, so some people wait until the sun comes out... It can get quite crowded depending on the time of day, so please make sure you have plenty of time to visit😀 Facilities🏠 Shirogane Blue Pond Address📍 Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun #Autumn foliage spots #Hokkaido #Sapporo tourism #Autumn leaf viewing #Hokkaido tourism #Biei tourism #Autumn trip

Shirokane Blue Pond, known as a tourist attraction in Biei, Hokkaido, is lit up at night for a certain period of time starting in autumn, creating a fantastic landscape that is different from the daytime. The color of the illumination changes depending on the time of day, and one story is expressed in about 10 minutes. The contrast between the autumn leaves and the sparkling blue pond is so beautiful that you will want to look at it forever. It is located in a place rich in nature in Hokkaido, so don't forget to take measures against the cold when you visit. 📌 071-0235 Shirokane, Biei, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 📌Ease of access ★★☆☆☆ 　20 minutes by bus from JR Biei Station　 📌Stunning view ★★★★★ #Autumn trip #Biei #Hokkaido trip #Hokkaido #Stunning view #Lighting up #Blue pond #Shirokane Blue pond #Autumn leaves

Shirokane Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido The weather was very nice the day we went, and the locals said they'd never seen it look so beautiful before😊✨ The water that had accumulated in the dam during disaster prevention work on Mt. Tokachi took on a mysteriously blue color, and combined with the dead larch trees, it created a fantastic landscape that eventually came to be called the "Blue Pond"☺️ *Shirokane Blue Pond 〒071-0235 Shirokane, Biei, Kamikawa-gun #QuintessaCampaign#Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #BluePond

#QuintessaCampaign The Biei River and Iozawa River, which have different compositions, mix together and reflect light, making it appear blue. The mysterious blue color changes depending on the season and time of day. In the hill town of Biei, seasonal flowers bloom one after another, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you visit in different seasons. A must-see tourist spot in Hokkaido, combined with the Blue Pond 😆 #BreathtakingView

I picked 7 recommended spots to visit in Hokkaido in winter! ① Shirogane Blue Pond ② Drift Ice Cruise ③ Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival ④ Asahiyama Zoo ⑤ Otaru Canal ⑥ Mount Hakodate ⑦ Sapporo Snow Festival If you're going to Hokkaido, be sure to visit them 🤗 #Recommended List #Hokkaido #Night View

It's a very famous tourist spot! Shirogane Blue Pond. Biei, Hokkaido. To shorten the tour guide's explanation... It's not a natural lake... It's an artificial lake that just happened to end up like this. A traffic jam occurred in an empty place, and people were evenly surrounding the blue pond. It was a strange sight😝 The lake shows a different face every day due to changes in climate, weather, water volume, wind, etc. There's nothing there, but it must have a charm that draws people in😊 #hokkaido #Hokkaido #Biei #BieiBluePond #ShiroganeBluePond #BluePond #bluepond #japan #trip #tourism #triplucky2022 #breathtakingview #tourism #trip

The Biei/Furano area is located in the center of Hokkaido. Among them, the Blue Pond is known as a standard spot for Hokkaido tourism. It is characterized by its mysterious blue color called "Biei Blue". Depending on the weather and season, you can see cobalt blue, emerald green, and sometimes a transparent blue that reflects the water surface like a mirror. Please come and visit us! ! #Amazing view #Couple trip #Free spot #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Hokkaido #Amazing nature #Amazing view #Trip with children

I went to the "Blue Pond" in Hokkaido❗️ A mysterious pond where the water surface looks blue. During disaster prevention work on Mt. Tokachi, the water that accumulated in the dam took on a mysteriously blue color, and combined with the dead larch trees, created a fantastic landscape. Before long, it came to be called the "Blue Pond." The dead larch trees create a fantastic atmosphere. Please come and visit it once~ #SecretSummerResort #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip

The famous Shirogane Blue Pond is surprisingly blue when you see it in person. You can enjoy it even more if you also see the Shirahige Falls upstream. The clear, beautiful river is already blue and beautiful. It takes about an hour to walk from the Blue Pond to the Shirahige Falls. The path was relatively flat, so it was a pleasant walk. However, please note that there are no restrooms along the way. There are parking lots at both the Blue Pond and the Shirahige Falls. Address: Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido #Forest bathing #Summer trip#Breathtaking views

A spectacular spot representing Hokkaido "Blue Pond" is located in Biei Town, Hokkaido. It is said that the water turns blue because the aluminum contained in the water reflects the sunlight. The withered larch and birch trees standing in the beautiful cobalt blue pond look very fantastic, and it is a place visited by many photographers and tourists! ! It was so amazing that I was speechless and truly overwhelmed. You might mistake it for a swimming pool, right? ? I felt ashamed of myself for thinking that it couldn't be this color before I came here, and that it must have been photo editing. If you feel the same way, please go and see it with your own eyes! #Spectacular #Travel #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Trip #Spectacular

Hokkaido Biei 💙Blue Pond💙 No matter how many times you go, the Blue Pond is still an impressive sight💙 A tourist spot that didn't exist long ago. A famous spot where an artificial pond was created by chance. There are many sights to see around Furano and Biei, but you should definitely go here. The photo is unedited and has this color!! There is a large parking lot, although it is paid parking. #Breathtaking view

The Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido It's said that it's best to go on a sunny, cloudy, windless day ⸜ ♡ ⸝ The explanation says that the reason it's blue is due to colloidal particles and sunlight.ᐟ.ᐟ It was simply beautiful (///ˊㅿˋ///) #usefultravelinformation#tourismsupport#greatviews

#activities Blue Pond A very dreamy place, no matter spring, summer, autumn or winter When getting off the bus, you have to walk down a long slope to the sidewalk to see the Blue Pond. The lights will be on for about 10 minutes each time and then restart. There is also a toilet but there is a long queue and too many people #activities#Overseas travel