Shirahige Falls
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The Gadabout Traveler
Hawaii160 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The Shirahige waterfall is located in the Kamikawa district of Hokkaido. Geographically it’s near the center of the island. Kamikawa has several attractions, some of which we have already covered i.e. Shikisai-no-oka Flower Garden and Biei Pond. Since we were part of a packaged tour we couldn't linger around any one area. Our next voyage to Hokkaido will be as solo travelers. This way we can pick & choose where and for how long we stay in one location. All this being said, that is why I gave it a five-star review it is an all-encompassing area review. The area is quite beautiful. On a clear day, it offers an amazing view of the region. As in all popular places, there is a line for the best scenic site photo, so just be prepared.
The area is pleasant for the eyes and it gives you a chance to do a little cardio work by taking the stairway challenge. This is a covered stairway to a higher observation area. There is a bonus to doing the climb, up can play a little trivia as you are climbing the stairs. In short, this area stimulates your body, mind, and senses it is well worth the trip.
The Gadabout Traveler
The area is pleasant for the eyes and it gives you a chance to do a little cardio work by taking the stairway challenge. This is a covered stairway to a higher observation area. There is a bonus to doing the climb, up can play a little trivia as you are climbing the stairs. In short, this area stimulates your body, mind, and senses it is well worth the trip.
The Gadabout Traveler
Written September 2, 2024
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Chek Chuin S
Singapore, Singapore183 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Took the bus from Asahikawa station. Journey was about 1.5hrs. This waterfall is beautiful in winter but freezing cold for us on the bridge. We only spent like 20mins there as we need to catch the return bus. Definitely don’t want to miss the bus and wait 3 hrs for the next one with nothing else to do here.
Written March 4, 2023
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stepme
Singapore300 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
From Asahikawa station, we took a train at 5.39am to Biei Station with our JR pass. The train arrive Biei Station at 6:18am. It was really chilly as compared to Asahikawa. Make sure you wear warmly. You can stay at the station till nearly the time to take the bus. We exit the station and walked straight ahead passing the roundabout until we reached the 1st traffic light. On the first traffic light, we have to cross the Turn Left to reach the bus stop. You will see ASK bank just beside the bus stop (picture attached). The bus will arrive at 6.55am. According to the timetable on the busstop, there were 5 buses a day (unsure if it apply for winter as we were the only passenger on board). The next bus was at 9.26am. It was about an half and hour ride to the fall. You need to enter the bus from the back and take a ticket if you are paying cash. At the end of the trip, show your ticket and pay the number indicated on your ticket (Eg: number: 0, look at the tv screen on bus, and see 0 is how much). The trip cost 640yen one way. There was change if needed for 1000yen note only.
The bus stopped us at Shirogane hotel. Turn Right (face the road) and you will reach the falls in 3-5 minutes. When we arrived at the waterfall, we were amazed! Although not as blue as I hoped it will be, it was good enough for me. As it was early in the morning, it was very difficult to take picture without gloves. If you are feeling really cold, cross the bridge to hide in the tunnel. The good thing to be early was that we were the only people around.
As the next bus back to Biei Station is at 10:22am. We decided to have breakfast at Shirogane hotel. We just walked into the dinning area and get a plate, sat anywhere you like, and eat. The breakfast was a good spread of Japanese food which was affordable at about 1100yen. As the breakfast for hotel guest only, we went to the reception to inform that we are not hotel guest and would like to pay for the meal. Reception spoke mainly Japanese and we Google translate to communicate.
We went back to the waterfall a second time and it was warmer by then and better for photo taking. Then, more people started to flood in. We took more picture before we headed to the busstop opposite the waterfall to take a bus back to Biei Station. The bus was suppose to arrive at 10.22am but it was late. From the bus schedule, it seem that the next bus is at 1.07pm and 4.43pm. There was another one but I am unsure why it was placed at a different slot 6.17pm.
When we reached Biei Station bustop, we went into the clothing shop at the busstop. It sell various winter wear item at affordable prices if you ever need extra.
As we needed to wait for the next train back to AsaHikawa, we went to the tourist information counter. Noted the luggage drop was available. However, only during opening hour of the tourist information centre which was till about 5pm. However, they mentioned that if you want to keep the luggage for a day or two, just inform the counter and they will allow. Please note that you can collect your luggages only when the tourist information centre is open.
I asked how many it cost to the blue pond and they mention 6000yen one way. Therefore, do consider what transport you would like to take in winter as public transport was rather limited.
The blue light elimination have public bus to the froth the place at about 4pm.
The bus stopped us at Shirogane hotel. Turn Right (face the road) and you will reach the falls in 3-5 minutes. When we arrived at the waterfall, we were amazed! Although not as blue as I hoped it will be, it was good enough for me. As it was early in the morning, it was very difficult to take picture without gloves. If you are feeling really cold, cross the bridge to hide in the tunnel. The good thing to be early was that we were the only people around.
As the next bus back to Biei Station is at 10:22am. We decided to have breakfast at Shirogane hotel. We just walked into the dinning area and get a plate, sat anywhere you like, and eat. The breakfast was a good spread of Japanese food which was affordable at about 1100yen. As the breakfast for hotel guest only, we went to the reception to inform that we are not hotel guest and would like to pay for the meal. Reception spoke mainly Japanese and we Google translate to communicate.
We went back to the waterfall a second time and it was warmer by then and better for photo taking. Then, more people started to flood in. We took more picture before we headed to the busstop opposite the waterfall to take a bus back to Biei Station. The bus was suppose to arrive at 10.22am but it was late. From the bus schedule, it seem that the next bus is at 1.07pm and 4.43pm. There was another one but I am unsure why it was placed at a different slot 6.17pm.
When we reached Biei Station bustop, we went into the clothing shop at the busstop. It sell various winter wear item at affordable prices if you ever need extra.
As we needed to wait for the next train back to AsaHikawa, we went to the tourist information counter. Noted the luggage drop was available. However, only during opening hour of the tourist information centre which was till about 5pm. However, they mentioned that if you want to keep the luggage for a day or two, just inform the counter and they will allow. Please note that you can collect your luggages only when the tourist information centre is open.
I asked how many it cost to the blue pond and they mention 6000yen one way. Therefore, do consider what transport you would like to take in winter as public transport was rather limited.
The blue light elimination have public bus to the froth the place at about 4pm.
Written February 10, 2018
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Romnat-r
Bangkok, Thailand11 contributions
This place is very near with Blue pond for only 5 minute drive. The waterfall come out from underground mountain water thst full of mineral which make it blue.
Map code here is 796 182 604
Map code here is 796 182 604
Written August 15, 2014
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tansally
Manila, Philippines572 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Shirahige Falls – the half frozen waterfalls that still has water flowing into a blue colored river. Simply spectacular!
Written June 17, 2017
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Terence T
Hong Kong203 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Nice landscape to photo; however, this trip was aim for wildlife photos. As such, did not spend long hours here.
It was just next to the hotel I stayed — Hotel Park Hill
It was just next to the hotel I stayed — Hotel Park Hill
Written February 19, 2020
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Rainne_T
Singapore, Singapore551 contributions
Oct 2019
The view of the waterfalls is indeed breathtaking, but it was very difficult to take photos when you have never-ending hordes of flying insects flying towards you hitting your face (eyes, nose, hair, everywhere). The day tour guide mentioned that these flying insects come just before the snowing season starts, so I guess we were unlucky since almost no one else mentions about these insects in reviews.
Would love to revisit at another time... hopefully no more flying insects this time!
Would love to revisit at another time... hopefully no more flying insects this time!
Written November 11, 2019
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L Jam
Singapore, Singapore63 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
It is quite boring for us as nothing much to see except the waterfall as the bridge is too high up and above the waterfall. Photo taking is just from top of the waterfall. The mountain behind this is much better.
Written June 6, 2019
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sharonyip
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia31 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Pros: Lots of parking for free
Con: The view is from quite far away from the bridge
If you are short on time in Biei, I suggest to skip this place even though it is named as one of the main attractions. The surrounding view is nice but it's not one of the main attractions as it is hyped up to be. You really need to zoom in with a camera to see the waterfalls from the distance up in the bridge.
Con: The view is from quite far away from the bridge
If you are short on time in Biei, I suggest to skip this place even though it is named as one of the main attractions. The surrounding view is nice but it's not one of the main attractions as it is hyped up to be. You really need to zoom in with a camera to see the waterfalls from the distance up in the bridge.
Written August 7, 2018
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jolinpl
Singapore545 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
This waterfalls is about 3 min drive away from the blue pond . Look out for the huge bridge on the left after visiting the blue pond. Just drive up to the bridge and park there . Look down from the bridge and voila ! Worth a visit if you are in the vicinity
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Written August 3, 2016
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Yes, I believe so. Only the Biei Blue Pond is closed during winter except for some nights for the light-up. 5 trips a day (roughly one every 3 hours) from the bus stop to the left of the Biei train station entrance. Run by Dohoku Bus.
Written February 25, 2018
5-10 mins by car from Biei station? is it walkable from Biei station? how long it take? thanks.
Written November 22, 2017
Impossible to walk from the station. Must drive or take a bus there. It’ll take around 20-30 mins. There’s a bus stop just round the corner from the station. The frequency is roughly one bus an hour and ride it to the end. Then walk less than 5 mins and you can see the falls from the bridge. The stop before last is the one for Biei Blue Pond. If you stop there for the blue pond, you’ll either have to wait one hour before the next bus, or like me, hike 3km to the falls (took me half hour) then wait for the next bus back. Driving is the best but it’s snowing there now, might prove to be a little challenging. Hope that helps.
Written November 23, 2017
is this place ok to put on self drive itinerary this Sunday 5 Nov 2017 ?
Written October 30, 2017
It’s just a bridge and u can park your car and walk .
U can’t go down and can only see from the top of the bridge. But it’s really nice.
Blue clear wtater!
Written October 31, 2017
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