Kaminokoike — Attraction in Kiyosato

Wow, this is much more wonderful than the popular blue lake in Hokkaido (having been there previously). This lake is out of the way for most but a worthy stop if you will like to observe an active blue lake fueled by thousands of litres of daily underground water still bursting through it's center at 8 degrees Celsius throughout the year. This is why it's blue and the tree falls at its centre ain't rotting due to the cold water.

If you observe closely, many small fishes actually reside at the mouth of the water flow.

It is however a small lake and there's a path built surrounding it so that you can view it from all angles.

The gravel road isn't that challenging and doable in all types of cars (if you have driven much in Japan's countryside, this is nothing too out...

You will have to drive through a gravel road for about 2km before reaching the parking area (which was FILLED with flies/insects during summer). Kind of a tyre puncture risk, so go at your own risk. The a short walk (paved and board) to the pool. The blue part is just a small area of the whole pool. Yes it is blue, but a little underwhelming overall considering the effort needed to come here (no other nearby...

Nestled deep in the forests of eastern Hokkaido, Kaminoko Pond—literally ‘Pond of God’s Child’—is famous for its enchanting cobalt blue color. Fed by pure spring water from Lake Mashu, the pond never freezes, and fallen trees remain beautifully preserved beneath its crystal-clear surface. Many visitors describe it as a place where time stands still. It’ll take 30 minutes drive from...