Reviews, Local food , Transportation Information, and Map Information of Biei and Shirogane Blue Pond

1.Basic Information

Biei Hills (Bieinooka)

Biei’s hills are divided into two areas: Panorama Road and Patchwork Road. Patchwork Road, in particular, is known for its scenery where fields of potatoes, wheat, and other crops spread out like a patchwork. It’s used in many commercials and product packaging. Famous trees like “Ken and Mary’s Tree” and “Seven Stars Tree” are dotted in the landscape, and you can enjoy a beautiful view of Biei’s hills and Tokachi Mountain Range from the Northwest Hill Observation Park.

Fudo’s Waterfall (hudounotaki)

Fudo’s Waterfall is about 25 minutes by car from JR Biei Station, and about 20 minutes on foot from Shirogane Hot Springs.This waterfall is about 25 meters high, and it has depth, so it’s a very dynamic view．

Shirahige’s Waterfall (Shirahigenotaki)

Shirahige’s Waterfall (Shirahigenotaki) is located at Shirogane Kohako of the Biei River. The waterfall is 40m wide, 30m high, and the thin water falling from the valley’s rocks looks like white whiskers, hence the name.

Shirogane Blue Pond (Shiroganeaoiike)

The Blue Pond is a famous tourist spot for its blue appearance. The reason the pond appears blue is due to a combination of the aluminum-rich water flowing from the hot spring town and sunlight.
The attraction of the Blue Pond is that the blue surface of the water changes to emerald green, light blue, or milky blue depending on the season, weather, time of day, and angle.

2.Reviews

Shirogane Blue Pond Illumination

The illumination of the Blue Pond is held from November 1st to April 30th, but be aware that from December to early April, the blue surface of the water cannot be seen due to snow. In this event, various lighting patterns express one story every 10 minutes, so that visitors can enjoy their favorite moments.

Rainbow and Biei’s Flower Fields

Biei is also famous as the “Town of Rainbows,” where rainbows often appear. In particular, the symbol of happiness, a double rainbow, has a legend that treasures are at both ends of the rainbow.

3.Local Food

Introduction to Donburi Dishes with Meat

The meal style of topping cooked meat on rice is called "Donburi," and various menus are offered at major beef bowl chain restaurants. The simplicity, low cost, and satisfaction of fullness make meat-topped donburi popular among many people.

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Introduction to hot pot dishes using seafood from all over Japan

Japan boasts a wealth of fresh seafood and mountain produce, with each region having its own signature hot pot dishes made from these ingredients. Hokkaido is renowned for its seafood hot pots, while Miyagi and Hiroshima prefectures are famous for their oyster hot pots. These are specialty regional dishes that highlight the unique features of each area.

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Introduction to Sashimi

Sashimi is a traditio

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4.Transportation Information

■ How to Get to the Blue Pond
Take the Dohoku Bus for Shirogane Hot Springs from JR Asahikawa Station, and get off at the bus stop ‘Shirogane Blue Pond Entrance’
https://www.dohokubus.com/rosen_bus1.html

■ How to Get to Biei
Biei Town Hall Official Website (English, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese support)
https://town.biei.hokkaido.jp/administration/town/access.html

5.Map Information

This area, including Biei and Furano, represents Hokkaido’s tourist attractions, with its gently rolling hills as its charm. While you can enjoy beautiful scenery in all four seasons, it is characterized by very cold temperatures in winter, sometimes dropping below -25℃. For tourists, it’s a wonderful region where the beauty of nature and the contrast of the seasons can be enjoyed.