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Blue Pond

Aoike is located in Biei, Hokkaido. It is a dam built by the local government to prevent mudflow disasters caused by the eruption of Tokachidake volcano. Due to the accumulation of oxygen and aluminum, the lake water shows different levels of color as the light changes, which is called Biei Blue by the locals. There are different beautiful scenery here in different seasons, including green blue in spring, clear sky blue in summer, maple red reflection in autumn and silvery white in winter.

  • Highlights

    Man-made pond、Dead larch trees

  • Location

    Biei, Hokkaido

  • Getting There

    Biei Stn: bus then walk

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Tours & Experiences

Tours & Experiences

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Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond

Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond

4.8(320)・1K+ booked
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Asahiyama Zoo & Ningle Terrace Day Tour from Sapporo | Choose Biei Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls or Biei Snow Land

Asahiyama Zoo & Ningle Terrace Day Tour from Sapporo | Choose Biei Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls or Biei Snow Land

4.6(3,221)・10K+ booked
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Classic Hokkaido Day Tour | Asahiyama Zoo, Ningle Terrace, Shikisai-no-Oka / Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall | Complimentary Hot/Cold Drink | Departing from Sapporo

Classic Hokkaido Day Tour | Asahiyama Zoo, Ningle Terrace, Shikisai-no-Oka / Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall | Complimentary Hot/Cold Drink | Departing from Sapporo

4.6(739)・3K+ booked
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Hokkaido Illumination Day Tour|Furano & Biei・Shikisai-no-oka・Blue Pond・Ningle Terrace Dreamy Night Tour|Late Departure

Hokkaido Illumination Day Tour|Furano & Biei・Shikisai-no-oka・Blue Pond・Ningle Terrace Dreamy Night Tour|Late Departure

4.6(601)・3K+ booked
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Hokkaido Winter Dreamy Illumination Day Tour | Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Dual Illumination Festival, Shikisai-no-oka Snow Park, Shirahige Waterfall, and Christmas Tree Sightseeing

Hokkaido Winter Dreamy Illumination Day Tour | Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Dual Illumination Festival, Shikisai-no-oka Snow Park, Shirahige Waterfall, and Christmas Tree Sightseeing

4.7(30)・300+ booked
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Furano and Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond, Shikisai-no-oka, and Asahiyama Zoo | Winter/Summer Routes

Furano and Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond, Shikisai-no-oka, and Asahiyama Zoo | Winter/Summer Routes

4.7(16)・100+ booked
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Hokkaido Winter Snow Country Day Tour | Shikisai-no-oka Snow Park・Ningle Terrace・Shirahige Waterfall・Biei Christmas Tree (Bibaushi) | Chinese, English, Japanese, and Cantonese Guide

Hokkaido Winter Snow Country Day Tour | Shikisai-no-oka Snow Park・Ningle Terrace・Shirahige Waterfall・Biei Christmas Tree (Bibaushi) | Chinese, English, Japanese, and Cantonese Guide

5.0(2)・75+ booked
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Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illuminations | Evening Departure

Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illuminations | Evening Departure

4.7(1,246)・4K+ booked
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Hokkaido Winter Dreamy Illumination Day Tour | Shirogane Blue Pond + Ningle Terrace + Christmas Tree + Ken & Mary + Shikisai-no-Oka (Optional Snowmobile) | Depart from Sapporo

Hokkaido Winter Dreamy Illumination Day Tour | Shirogane Blue Pond + Ningle Terrace + Christmas Tree + Ken & Mary + Shikisai-no-Oka (Optional Snowmobile) | Depart from Sapporo

4.8(155)・900+ booked
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A day trip to Biei, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan | Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departing from Sapporo

A day trip to Biei, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan | Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departing from Sapporo

4.4(132)・700+ booked
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Hokkaido Sounkyo 2-Day Private Charter Car Tour

Hokkaido Sounkyo 2-Day Private Charter Car Tour

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[Departing from Sapporo and end at Sapporo] Asahikawa + Biei + Furano Full-Day Charter Tour | Asahiyama Zoo / Blue Pond / Shirahige Falls / Ningle Terrace (Hokkaido, Japan)

[Departing from Sapporo and end at Sapporo] Asahikawa + Biei + Furano Full-Day Charter Tour | Asahiyama Zoo / Blue Pond / Shirahige Falls / Ningle Terrace (Hokkaido, Japan)

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Nearby experiences

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Furano and Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond, Shikisai-no-oka, and Asahiyama Zoo | Winter/Summer Routes

Furano and Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond, Shikisai-no-oka, and Asahiyama Zoo | Winter/Summer Routes

4.7(16)・100+ booked
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Yokubari "Greedy" Ticket | Includes Asahiyama Zoo Ticket|Official Retailer | Hokkaido

Yokubari "Greedy" Ticket | Includes Asahiyama Zoo Ticket|Official Retailer | Hokkaido

4.2(145)・1K+ booked
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Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illuminations | Evening Departure

Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo | Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illuminations | Evening Departure

4.7(1,246)・4K+ booked
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【Hokkaido Dreamy Snow Scenery Day Tour】Biei Local Gourmet Feast · Christmas Tree in the Snow & Biei Shrine · Bibaushi Retro Station · Furano Exploration (Departing from Sapporo)

【Hokkaido Dreamy Snow Scenery Day Tour】Biei Local Gourmet Feast · Christmas Tree in the Snow & Biei Shrine · Bibaushi Retro Station · Furano Exploration (Departing from Sapporo)

5.0(1)
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Higashikawa Asahidake Onsen Hotel Bear Monte

Higashikawa Asahidake Onsen Hotel Bear Monte

5.0(1)
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Hokkaido Daisetsuzan Asahidake & Kurodake Autumn Foliage 3-Day Tour | Double Ropeway, Biei Blue Pond, 2-Night Hotel Stay with Breakfast & Dinner | Round-trip from Sapporo

Hokkaido Daisetsuzan Asahidake & Kurodake Autumn Foliage 3-Day Tour | Double Ropeway, Biei Blue Pond, 2-Night Hotel Stay with Breakfast & Dinner | Round-trip from Sapporo

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【Special Offer】Explore Asahiyama Zoo! Visit the Silver World of 'Farm Tomita' & See the Stunning 'Shirahige Waterfall' on an All-Inclusive Day Tour

【Special Offer】Explore Asahiyama Zoo! Visit the Silver World of 'Farm Tomita' & See the Stunning 'Shirahige Waterfall' on an All-Inclusive Day Tour

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[Summer Limited] Farm Tomita Lavender Fields & All-You-Can-Eat Melon | Hokkaido Furano & Biei Day Tour Featuring New Must-Visit Photo Spots

[Summer Limited] Farm Tomita Lavender Fields & All-You-Can-Eat Melon | Hokkaido Furano & Biei Day Tour Featuring New Must-Visit Photo Spots

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Tokachidake Onsen Ryokan Kamihoroso

Tokachidake Onsen Ryokan Kamihoroso

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[Departing from Sapporo and end at Sapporo] Asahikawa + Biei + Furano Full-Day Charter Tour | Asahiyama Zoo / Blue Pond / Shirahige Falls / Ningle Terrace (Hokkaido, Japan)

[Departing from Sapporo and end at Sapporo] Asahikawa + Biei + Furano Full-Day Charter Tour | Asahiyama Zoo / Blue Pond / Shirahige Falls / Ningle Terrace (Hokkaido, Japan)

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Featured activity reviews in Blue Pond

[Limited-Time Early Bird Offer | 50% OFF] Hokkaido Furano Day Tour | Farm Tomita Rainbow Flower Field & Biei Shikisai-no-oka & Shirogane Blue Pond | Departing from Sapporo

2026/10/12

Many thanks to Mr. Wang Yanteng, our driver and guide, who introduced us to various attractions along the way. He took us to Shikisai-no-oka in Biei. He recommended we try the incredibly sweet and delicious white corn. Then we visited Shirogane Blue Pond. Finally, he took us to Farm Tomita, where we enjoyed lavender ice cream and took many photos in the Rainbow Flower Field, creating wonderful memories.

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Asahiyama Zoo & Furano Biei & Blue Pond | Hokkaido Bus Tour (Sapporo Departure) | Japan

2026/09/25

I've joined many KKDay day tours since then, but this was truly the best experience ever! While those who don't speak Japanese might miss out on some of the guided commentary, the time allotted for a day tour was perfect, and everyone was incredibly punctual! Two hours was more than enough for Asahikawa Zoo! The time allotted for all the attractions was just right, not too rushed. The tour leader (a female leader born in Hokkaido) was also incredibly responsible and friendly! Thank you for giving me such wonderful memories of Hokkaido!

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Blue Pond travel FAQs and useful info

Is Blue Pond worth visiting?

Its incredibly captivating blue hue has made it a globally renowned natural attraction. The pond's charm lies in its ever-changing expressions throughout the four seasons, creating a fantastical ambiance with its rich natural surroundings and stand-dead Japanese larch trees.

What is the meaning of Blue Pond?

The Blue Pond is a happy accident near the town of Biei, Japan. It was created to stop damage from mudflows from Mt. Tokachi. The color of the pond ranges from a vibrant turquoise to emerald to cobalt blue, caused by impurities in the waters from the Shirahige Falls.

Can you swim in the Blue Pond?

Swimming is prohibited in the Blue Pond, and drone photography is also prohibited.

Why is the Blue Pond blue?

The pond's striking blue color is due to a high concentration of aluminum hydroxide and other minerals in the water, which reflect sunlight in a way that makes the water appear blue. The surrounding trees also contribute to the ethereal atmosphere.

What are the best times to visit Blue Pond?

The Blue Pond is beautiful year-round. In spring and summer, the blue is most vibrant. Autumn brings stunning fall foliage around the pond, and in winter, the pond can freeze over and be covered in snow, offering a unique, serene landscape.