A Travel Guide to Shirogane Blue Pond, Famous for Its Dreamlike Scenic Beauty in Every Season

In spring, Shirogane Blue Pond offers a beautiful combination of fresh new greenery and its blue surface.
One characteristic of this season is that the water takes on a green-blue hue due to the effects of melting snow.
It is still quite cold, so be sure to dress warmly and watch out for frozen ground.

One of the main attractions of Shirogane Blue Pond in summer is the bright sunlight, which makes the light blue water look even more vivid.
Early summer, from May to late June, is the clearest time of year, and many visitors come during this season.

In autumn, Shirogane Blue Pond offers a beautiful combination of blue water and the fall colors around it.
At this nature-rich sightseeing spot, the contrast between the vivid autumn leaves and the bright blue surface is especially striking.
The best time for fall foliage is from late October to early November, so if possible, plan your visit for peak season.

One of the charms of Shirogane Blue Pond in winter is the snowy scenery covering the dead larch trees and the surrounding area.
Snow usually begins to pile up in November, and the blue water against the silvery white landscape creates a magical and beautiful scene.
From December to around early April, the pond may freeze over completely, so keep in mind that there are times when you cannot see the blue surface.

At Shirogane Blue Pond, a winter-only illumination event is held each year from November to April.
In midwinter, the pond freezes and the blue water cannot be seen, but the illuminated Shirogane Blue Pond and the snow-covered natural scenery around it create a magical and dramatic view.
The illumination features several lighting patterns, and each story can be enjoyed in Approx. 10 minutes.
Hokkaido’s sky is also known for its clear air and beautiful stars, so be sure to enjoy the magical night view together with the illumination.

If you visit Shirogane Blue Pond, be sure to also stop by nearby Shirahige Falls, which is illuminated year-round.
At Shirahige Falls, groundwater seeping out from between the rocks flows down the mountainside for Approx. 30m, making it a sightseeing spot where you can feel the power of nature.
It is also famous for scenery that changes with the seasons, but winter is especially beautiful, with icicles hanging from the rocky surface and snow-covered nature all around, made even more appealing by the illumination.

A tourist farm in Nakafurano, Hokkaido, famous for its graceful lavender fields stretching out on a grand scale.
In addition to its vast lavender fields, one of its signature sights is the Irodori no Hata, where bands of vivid flowers such as purple lavender, white baby’s breath, and red poppies paint a gently sloping canvas.
There are also various other flower fields throughout the grounds, such as the Hanabito no Hata, where colorful flowers including violas and marigolds bloom, and the Hanabito Garden, where nearly 120 kinds of plants coexist in a small garden, delighting visitors.

Located in central Hokkaido, Daisetsuzan is known as the “playground of the gods” and consists of eight volcanic groups.
One of them is Mt. Kurodake, which stands 1,984m above sea level. From spring to summer, it is a great place for alpine plant viewing, wildlife watching such as Ezo chipmunks, and hiking; in autumn, it offers beautiful fall foliage; and in winter, skiing and snowshoe hiking can be enjoyed.

An observation facility proudly offered by Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU, where you can view a dynamic sea of clouds up close.
It is open only in the early morning from May to October, when seas of clouds usually form.
When the weather conditions are right, the magnificent sea of clouds flowing over the mountains creates a truly sky-high spectacular view.
From the deck, which feels as if it is floating in the air, you can enjoy the sensation of setting out onto a sea of clouds as though aboard a ship.