The Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei.
Hard to believe such a beautiful place exists.
What you may not know is that this natural wonder happened entirely by accident! No, unfortunately, it is not a naturally occurring phenomenon!
In the 1980s, a nearby volcano erupted, and a dam was built to protect Biei from damage. The runoff water was rich in aluminium hydroxide, and that’s what gives it an ethereal blue.
Regardless, it’s gorgeous!
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Getting there
Locals usually drive to the Blue Pond and there’s plenty of parking. Other options include taking a train to Biei then transferring to a local plus, and taking a tour bus.
I would recommend taking a tour. Besides the Blue Pond you’ll have the chance to see many other wonderful local sites including Shikisai-no-oka Flower Garden.
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Biei View Bus schedule
https://jitabi.ne.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=1035
We also recommend going with Your Travel Hokkaido, when they’re conducting a tour.
https://yourtravelhokkaido.com/