Shirogane Blue Pond
The Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei is famous as the top tourist attraction in the area, captivating visitors with its vivid blue. This man-made pond unexpectedly formed when water accumulated behind a dam that was constructed to prevent volcanic mudflows from Mt. Tokachi. The surreal blue of the pond, combined with the surrounding lush nature and dead larch trees, creates an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale.
At Shirogane Blue Pond, I saw the Tiffany blue surface of the water. Many conifers stand quietly in the pond, making Shirogane Blue Pond look just like a scene from a mythical world. But there were quite a lot of visitors, so it was a little noisy.
