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Outdoors Shirogane, Furano and Biei

Shirogane Blue Pond

An outdoor spot in Shirogane, Furano and Biei, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Shirogane Blue Pond in Shirogane, Furano and Biei
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Why go

Man-made pond tinted milky blue by minerals, with dead larch trunks.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Furano and Biei, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Shirahige Waterfall, 2.9 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Shirogane
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Furano and Biei, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Shirahige Waterfall

    Falls seeping through cliff rock into a blue river, seen from a bridge.

    Outdoors · 2.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Shikisai-no-Oka

    Hillside flower park with rainbow bands of blooms from spring to autumn.

    Outdoors · 13 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Farm Tomita

    Famous lavender farm with striped flower beds and lavender soft serve.

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Patchwork Road

    Scenic farm roads past the Ken and Mary Tree and Seven Stars Tree.

    Activity · 21 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Furano Wine Factory

    Municipal winery on a hill with free tastings of local wines.

    Drinks · 25 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Furano Cheese Factory

    Dairy workshop with cheese tastings, ice cream and a pizza kitchen.

    Food · 27 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Shirogane Blue Pond is a stop on our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Furano and Biei

Shirogane Blue Pond is our only outdoors pick in Furano and Biei; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Furano and Biei guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Furano and Biei run from -4°C in January to 25°C in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Shirogane Blue Pond itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Furano and Biei from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Furano and Biei weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Shirogane Blue Pond, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan
Coordinates
43.49347, 142.61421
Destination
Furano and Biei, Japan

Shirogane Blue Pond: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shirogane Blue Pond?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Shirogane Blue Pond. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shirogane Blue Pond?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Lit up at night in some seasons.

Is Shirogane Blue Pond free?

Yes, we list Shirogane Blue Pond as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shirogane Blue Pond?

Shirogane Blue Pond is at Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 071-0235, Japan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shirogane Blue Pond?

Shirogane Blue Pond appears on Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Furano and Biei.

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