What other travelers are saying about Biei Blue Pond
For English Speaker.
A very touristy spot but it is well worth it. If you drive the parking is 500 yen. You'll pay at the ticket box after your visit. They do take credit card.
The lake walk is short can be done in 10 mins and it's a loop. You can go either the slope route which goes clockwise or the stair route which goes counter clockwise. Mostly everyone goes up and back down the slope, but if you do the loop you'll see all of it and may find better photo spots.
The shop there is nice too. So check that out for some blue pond themed soft cream or snacks.
All in all, highly recommend to visit if you are coming out to this area. Seems like there are a lot of tourist bus that stops here. If you are looking at that this spot is worth it, even if you are only here for an hour. Really only need a short time here to see some natural beauty.
Went there Oct 2024. The view is mesmerizing. But it's quite crowded with tourists who came in buses. Good place for photography. Parking has no issue there, just a distance away, we have no problem parking our campervan, lots of parking lots but must pay upon exiting, if I remember correctly.
Visited on a weekday afternoon in June after lunch. The weather was chilly but pleasant, perfect for a light walk. The pond wasn’t frozen and the water was truly blue. It was a spectacular sight in person.
We overheard a few tour guides explaining that the color comes from aluminum sediments in the water, which were washed down from a nearby waterfall. A neat little fact, and yes, there were quite a number of tour groups during our visit.
That said, there is not much else to see beyond the pond itself. It is beautiful, but not a place where you would spend a long time. Realistically, you would spend 30 to 60 minutes here at most.
Parking is not free and is charged in 30-minute blocks, if I remembered correctly. So once you are done with your photos and sightseeing, it is better to head off rather than hang around.
Great place—if your goal is to see a few hundred Korean tourists😂
Jokes aside, the lake is pretty, but there’s absolutely nothing to do here besides glancing at the water and the crowds for a minute before moving on.
If you're already nearby, it’s a decent spot to visit, especially since there are some beautiful waterfalls not far from here (about a 40-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride).
But if you're thinking of coming all the way out here just to see this lake, you should seriously reconsider. It's not nearly as stunning as the heavily saturated photos make it seem.
The Blue Pond is a beautiful spot, but be prepared—parking might take longer than the visit itself.
The location is peaceful and scenic, perfect for a quick stop and some nice photos. Worth seeing if you’re already in the area.
