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Shirogane Blue Pond
Pond in Hokkaidō, Japan
About Shirogane Blue Pond
Blue Pond is a man-made pond feature in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the result of works on the Biei River, carried out after the 1988 eruption of Mount Tokachi, to protect the town of Biei from volcanic mudflows. The colour is thought to result from the accidental presence of colloidal aluminium hydroxide in the water. Damage caused by Typhoon Mindulle in August 2016 resulted in a temporary drop in the water level and in the colour briefly turning brown with mud and sand from the Biei River.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Shirogane Blue Pond
Where is Shirogane Blue Pond?
Shirogane Blue Pond is in Japan. The nearest city is Ashibetsu, about 35 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Shirogane Blue Pond?
Yes. The 6-day Hokkaido plan is about 113 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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