Aoiike, Blue Pond, Biei, Shirogane Onsen, Kamikawa (Ishikari) District, Hokkaido, Japan

How to get there
The Blue Pond is located along Prefectural Road number 966, which connects central Biei with Tokachidake Onsen via Shirogane Onsen. A free parking lot is located next to the road from where the pond can be reached in a 5-10 minute walk.
Buses between Biei Station and Shirogane Onsen stop at Shirogane Aoiike Iriguchi (白金青い池入口) bus stop along the way. The one way ride from Biei Station to the pond takes 30 minutes and costs around 600 yen one way. There are only five round trips per day.