Shirogane Blue Pond

Be Moved by its Mystical Blue!

Step into another world at Shirogane Blue Pond, where breathtaking beauty unfolds before your eyes. This artificial pond was formed when water from the Biei River accumulated behind a block levee, originally constructed to prevent volcanic mudflows from Mt. Tokachi. Its incredibly captivating blue hue has made it a globally renowned natural attraction.

The pond's charm lies in its ever-changing expressions throughout the four seasons, creating a fantastical ambiance with its rich natural surroundings and stand-dead Japanese larch trees. In spring, the pond takes on a gentle, serene blue. Summer brings a refreshing contrast with the vibrant new greenery, while autumn offers a stunning collaboration with colorful fall foliage. In winter, the frozen pond is covered in snow, transforming the entire area into a magical, silvery white wonderland. From November to about April, the pond is illuminated at night, creating an enchanting and mesmerizing scene that you'll want to gaze at forever.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the promenade surrounding the pond, admiring the rows of white birch trees.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Event period
Light up during winter: Oct. 25, 2024 - Apr. 23, 2025
Postal code
〒071-0235 
Address
北海道上川郡美瑛町白金
Telephone Number
0166-92-4378(Biei Tourism Association)
Closed
Open all year round (may be closed due to inclement weather, etc.)
Car Park
220 spaces, charged
7:00-19:00 (May-Oct.)
8:00-21:30 (Nov.-Apr.)
Directions
●By bus: About 25 minutes from JR Biei Station
●By car: About 20 minutes from JR Biei Station
Website

Official site

Remarks
Please note: When visiting, we kindly ask all visitors to observe good tourist etiquette and respect the local environment to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone.

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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