Shirogane Blue Pond (Biei)
In Japanese: 白金青い池（美瑛）
A pond formed by erosion-control works below Mt. Tokachi, its water a vivid blue among standing dead larch trees.
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Shirahige Falls
Nearby
- Shirahige Falls ≈ 15 min by car
- Shikisai-no-Oka (Biei) ≈ 35 min by car
- Farm Tomita ≈ 45 min by car
- Tenninkyo Gorge ≈ 50 min by car
- Mt. Asahidake Ropeway (Daisetsuzan) ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Dohoku Bus from JR Biei Sta. to Shirogane Aoiike stop, 22 min (about 10 a day)
- Fee
- Free (parking ¥1,000 per car)
- Good to know
- After snowmelt or heavy rain the water may not look blue
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info