SPOT
A mysterious pond with a blue water surface. During disaster prevention work on Mt. Tokachi, water accumulated in a dam, which took on a mysterious blue color, and combined with the withered larch trees, created a fantastical landscape. Before long, it came to be called the "Blue Pond." We recommend visiting on a clear, windless morning, so you can stay overnight in Biei and enjoy the mystical scenery.
You can enjoy the various shades of blue depending on the season and weather, such as the contrast between the fresh greenery and the pond, or the water surface colored by autumn leaves. Be sure to experience the fantastical BIEI BLUE, which changes with the seasons. When visiting, please be sure to follow tourist etiquette and photography rules.
During the winter, the blue water surface cannot be seen due to accumulated snow, so Biei's Blue Pond is lit up so that you can enjoy it even in winter.
Note: Never step over the fence into the Blue Pond! It is life-threatening! The pond freezes over in the middle of winter, but please do not step onto the surface of the lake as there is a risk of the ice cracking.
Business Hours
All year round
■ Light up *From the times below until 9:00 PM
October and November 17:00~ / December 16:30~ / January 17:00~ / February 17:30~ / March 18:00~ / April 18:30~
*From December 31st to January 3rd, the lighting hours will be extended until 2:00 AM the following day.
parking lot
Available (fees apply)
・Motorcycles: 100 yen per vehicle
・Standard cars, compact cars, and light cars: 500 yen per car
・Large vehicles (buses, etc.) 2,000 yen per vehicle
Location
Shirokane, Biei Town, Kamikawa District
Access
・Approx. 20 minutes by car from JR Biei Station
・Approx. 20 minutes by Dohoku bus
*The information listed is current as of May 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
