Biei village route: Shirogane Blue Pond to Shirahige Falls
Cycle through Biei Village Center in Hokkaido, Japan, visiting the iconic Shirogane Blue Pond with its striking turquoise waters created by volcanic minerals, then continue to Shirahige Waterfalls. This 18.7 km route showcases rural Hokkaido's natural attractions across 19 minutes of travel time.
- Distance
- 18.7 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Biei Village Center
- End
- Shirahige Waterfalls
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Biei Village Center — Beautiful village in Hokkaido; arrival point and central exploration area
- Shirogane Blue Pond — Stunning natural attraction with otherworldly blue color due to natural minerals; especially beautiful in autumn
- Shirahige Waterfalls — Waterfall created by volcanic eruption; source of blue pond water; hiking destination with native wildlife
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Stay at Natsumi no Sato, a local guesthouse in scenic farmlands of Biei village with home-cooked dinners from their own garden.
- Transport
- Rent bikes from your guesthouse to explore Biei village. Host provides bikes; check bike height fits you before cycling.
- Transport
- Take a bus to Shirogane Blue Pond from Biei village center; travel time approximately 20 minutes from bus station.
- Tip
- Shirogane Blue Pond has a car park and is very accessible; don't expect remote hiking. Dead trees in the pond create atmospheric photo spots.
- Tip
- Shirahige Waterfalls is easily accessible from the town with no challenging hike required. It was created by volcanic eruption.
- Food
- Order dinner at your guesthouse (Natsumi no Sato) for home-cooked Japanese meals featuring fresh vegetables and ingredients from their garden.
- Timing
- Visit Shirogane Blue Pond during autumn for stunning color contrast between autumn leaves and the crystal blue water.
- Tip
- Shirogane Blue Pond attracts many tourists. Go early to avoid crowds and get better photo opportunities.
- Save money
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Video on this route
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