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Aoike Pond in the Shirakami Mountains (Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture)

[Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture] Aoike Pond is a hidden blue spot that Japan is proud of around the world! Learn about the attractions and fun of visiting Aoike Pond!

Many of the world's most beautiful and hidden places are blue, such as the Blue Grotto on the Italian island of Capri and Chefchaouen, known as the blue town of Morocco

Aoike Pond in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains of Aomori Prefecture is famous as a hidden blue spot in Japan. This time, we will introduce the attractions of this pond

Popular sightseeing spot Aoike Pond!

The Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range, where Aoike Pond is located, is a mountainous region that stretches from southwestern Aomori Prefecture to northwestern Akita Prefecture. This area is known as the largest beech forest in the world, covering an area of ​​a whopping 130,000 hectares

Aoike Pond is located at the edge of the Sea of ​​Japan side, along the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan as you enter the Shirakami Mountains

You can use the "Mori no Bussankan Kyororo" as a base for sightseeing around Aoike, where local products are sold and snacks are served

The first impression is definitely "blue"

Aoike Pond is about a 10-minute walk from Kyororo. The first thing people say when they see Aoike Pond is "it's blue." Many people have a vague idea that it's only a little blue, but when you actually go there, you'll be surprised to find that it's even bluer than you expected

Blue Pond in Shirakami-Sanchi

Depending on the sunlight, the green of the beech trees overhead reflects off the blue pond, creating an emerald green look that is highly acclaimed for its beauty

The best time to see the leaves is from April to August. During this time, the angle of the sun's rays is particularly high, making them appear even more blue and beautiful. However, it has not been scientifically proven why they appear blue in the first place. The leaves look their best in June

Further into the depths of Aoike

Once you've enjoyed Aoike Pond, we recommend heading further in. A primeval beech forest stretches out before you. Because it's not artificial, the thickness of each trunk varies

As you continue walking, overwhelmed by the beech trees that Japan is so proud of, you will come across Wakitsubo Pond

Twelve Lakes (Fukitsubo Pond)

This pond is known as the second blue pond after Aoike Pond

Nearby is the Junikoan rest area, where they serve free matcha tea made with spring water from Wakutsubo Pond

Matcha is often quite harsh and bitter, and even adults dislike it, but the matcha here is less bitter and has a sweet taste, making it popular with children as well

Don't forget the Aoike soft serve!

When visiting Aoike Pond, you should definitely try the Aoike Soft Serve. It is sold at Juniko Station on the JR Gono Line. Aoike Soft Serve is a soft serve ice cream with a slight blue tint, symbolizing the pond. The flavor is based on yogurt, with the refreshing sweetness of Blue Hawaii

INFORMATION

  • Name: "Aoike" in the Shirakami Mountains
  • Address: Matsukami, Fukaura-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture, 038-2206

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