Furano/Biei, Japan

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Attractions/Sightseeing:

• Blue Pond (青い池) / Blue River
• 白金温泉郷　森の旅亭びえい

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. ake a local bus (to Shirogane Hot Springs) from Biei station. Get off at "Aoi-ike Entrance".
It will take about 30 min. and cost about 500 yen. Check the timetable through this link. 3.2km distance from Shirogane Hot Springs.
http://www.furanotourism.com/jp/static/pdf/jikokuhyo.pdf