Hokkaido · Biei
Look at the water as it is that day.
Standing trees and changing water colour make this a distinctive outdoor stop near Shirogane. The vivid blue seen in photographs depends on conditions; winter can cover the water with snow and create an entirely different scene.
- Suggested time
- 30–60 minutes, plus transport
- Visit style
- Outdoor pond-side walk
- Standard car parking
- ¥1,000 from 1 July 2026
- May–21 October parking
- 07:00–19:00
- 22 October–April parking
- 08:00–21:30
- Winter
- Water may be hidden by snow
Expect changing colour and visibility
Rain, snowmelt, light and season alter the pond. Treat the photograph as an example of a past visit, not a colour guarantee. Stay on the designated visitor route and check winter access and lighting notices for your exact date.
Plan transport before the photograph
This is not a town-centre walk from Biei Station. Check both directions of the bus journey or allow parking and driving time. Older guides may show the former ¥500 car-parking charge; the municipality raised the standard-car fee to ¥1,000 in July 2026.
Location & access
Shirogane Blue Pond
Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
Neighbourhood
Hokkaido · Biei
Use the current bus timetable from Biei and confirm a return service. The tourism association gives roughly 20 minutes for the bus journey.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.