Dead tree trunks reflected in turquoise Blue Pond water in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Dead trees rising from turquoise water at Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido

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    Blue Pond

    Water Feature

    Blue Pond is an artificial water body within the Biei area, defined by submerged tree trunks standing in mineral-rich water that produces a distinct blue coloration. The vertical tree forms rise from a flat reflective surface, creating a structured arrangement across the pond. The composition resolves through repetition of vertical elements and their separation within the coloured water.

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    Dead tree trunks reflected in turquoise Blue Pond water in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Dead trees rising from turquoise water at Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido

    Turquoise blue pond with submerged tree trunks and forest surroundings in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Blue Pond with submerged trees and vivid turquoise water in Biei, Hokkaido

    Aerial view of Blue Pond with turquoise water and dead tree trunks in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Aerial view of Blue Pond showing turquoise water and submerged trees in Biei, Ho…

    Person standing by fence looking at turquoise Blue Pond in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Visitor viewing Blue Pond from the lakeside path in Biei, Hokkaido

    Turquoise blue pond with submerged tree trunks and reflections surrounded by forest in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Blue Pond with submerged trees and clear reflections in Biei, Hokkaido

    Turquoise blue pond with standing dead trees and forest backdrop in Biei Hokkaido Japan

    Blue Pond with submerged trees and turquoise water in Biei, Hokkaido

    Blue Pond with submerged trees and forest backdrop in Biei, Hokkaido

    Blue Pond with submerged trees and forest backdrop in Biei, Hokkaido

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Roadside / Step-out

    0–5 min

    Elevation Gain

    5 m

    Best Light

    Overcast

    Diffuse light reduces glare on the water surface, allowing the blue colour and submerged tree forms to remain clearly visible.

    Why This Light

    Softens Contrast

    Season

    Seasonally Distinct

    Summer conditions produce the strongest blue coloration with clear water and visible tree trunks. Winter introduces snow and ice that simplify the surface and reduce colour intensity.

    Crowds

    Often Busy

    Restrictions

    Access is via designated paths along the pond edge; entry into the water or surrounding restricted areas is not permitted.

    Photography Notes

    The pond reads through the spacing of tree trunks, with position controlling how the vertical elements align and overlap. Slight elevation changes adjust how reflections interact with the surface, affecting clarity of the tree forms. Movement along the edge alters spacing between trunks and determines how evenly they distribute across the frame.
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