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[A breathtaking view you must see at least once!] The seasonal charm and access to Biei's Blue Pond

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: Last updated: September 12, 2020

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3. A beautiful blue pond that changes with the seasons

3. A beautiful blue pond that changes with the seasons

~ Spring ~

Biei Blue Pond
The long winter has come to an end, and the blue pond is eagerly awaiting the thaw. However, it is still quite cold in the mornings, and the surface of the water sometimes freezes over.

Biei Blue Pond The frozen surface of the water acts like white sand, and the subtle blue contrast visible through the gaps is a beautiful sight. Yet, the forest is beginning to show its young leaves, a sign of spring's arrival.

~ Summer ~

Biei Blue Pond Summer, when the sun shines brighter as it bathes its full energy.
While they are always blue, this season offers the best conditions for them to display their beauty. Those conditions are "no wind, no rain, and sunny weather."

This is a delicate pond whose appearance changes with even the slightest ripple on the water's surface due to the wind, so when all the conditions are met, its beauty is breathtaking.

~ Autumn ~

Biei Blue Pond The foot of Mount Tokachi sometimes sees its first snowfall as early as October. Although the period for viewing autumn foliage is short, the reflection of the forest in the pond is truly beautiful.

~ Winter ~

Biei Blue Pond Until 2013, the Blue Pond was closed during the winter, but since December 2014, it has been illuminated during the winter season. The lights illuminating the pure white snow that accumulates on the Blue Pond create an even more fantastical world.