About the event
A sequence lasting around fifteen minutes changes the appearance of the waterside scene. Once the pond freezes and snow covers the surface, the experience is illuminated winter scenery rather than an exposed blue-water view.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- Until 21:00. Starts 17:00 in October–November and January; 16:30 in December; 17:30 in February; 18:00 in March; 18:30 in April.
- Admission
- Parking: ordinary car ¥1,000; motorcycle ¥300; large bus ¥6,000.
- Tickets & booking
- Check weather updates and arrange a return journey after dark. No reserved viewing slot is listed.
Location & access
Shirogane Blue Pond
白金青い池
Shirogane, Biei
Getting here
Dohoku Bus serves the Blue Pond from Biei and Asahikawa; check the return timetable carefully for an evening visit.