There are more bus services now from Biei Station for Blue Pond, making access more convenient. Recommended to visit before snow piles up!
Using the Sapporo-Furano Area PassDetails
Sapporo StaDep. 8:00
Ltd. Exp. Lilac No.5
Asahikawa Sta Arr. 9:45/ Dep. 10:01
Local train
Biei StaArr. 10:12
2 min on foot
Bieieki maeDep. 10:34
Bus stop information
Dohoku Bus Route No.39 or 42
Shirogane Aoiike IriguchiArr. 10:56
5 min on foot
Blue Pond
5 min on foot
Shirogane Aoiike IriguchiDep. 11:27
Dohoku Bus Route No.39 or 42
Shirogane Onsen Arr. 11:35
2 min on foot
Shirahige-no-Taki Falls
2 min on foot
Shirogane OnsenDep. 12:02
Dohoku Bus Route No.39 or 42
Bieieki maeArr. 12:30
Lunch in Biei
Biei Sta Dep. 13:59
Local train
Asahikawa Sta Arr. 14:33/ Dep. 15:00
Ltd. Exp. Lilac No.34
Sapporo Sta Arr. 16:25
*The departure/arrival time for local bus is an approximate time. It may be subject to change.
Rail passes do not cover the fares for local bus. You can tap your credit card to pay for local bus. It’s convenient!