Blue Pond

Japanese name: 青い池

The Blue Pond in Biei is a surreal turquoise-colored pond that appears to glow from within. The striking blue color is caused by colloidal aluminum hydroxide in the water, and the scene changes beautifully with each season.

Opening hours: Always open. Winter illumination in season. Car park 7:00–19:00 (May–October), 8:00–21:30 (November–April)
Getting there: 22 min by Dohoku bus (Shirogane Onsen line) from JR Biei Station, then 5 min walk from the Shirogane Aoiike Iriguchi stop
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Official site: www.biei-hokkaido.jp ↗

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