By MOOK Scenic Spots Jun(e), compiled and reported
In recent years, Japan's stunning hidden gem – the Blue Pond – has gained immense popularity. Thanks to the rise of social media and its selection as one of Apple’s desktop wallpapers, this secret spot went viral online. Located in Biei Town, Hokkaido, the pond’s unique blue color is created by fine particles formed when minerals in the water interact with sunlight, earning it the nickname “Children of the Gods Pond.” However, in 2016, a typhoon damaged part of the area, and it has remained closed ever since. Despite this, similar to Taiwan’s hidden spots like Eagle Rock or Bayan Shuizhongxin, even after closure, new similar hidden gems are often discovered by netizens. Similarly located in Hokkaido, Lake Tōnuma Park features crystal-clear lakes fed by natural springs, and the water changes hues over time—from light blue to blue-green—sparking local interest as an emerging off-the-beaten-path attraction.
Tōnuma Park in Furano, a hidden scenic spot, boasts a mysterious and beautiful marshland (Image source / Trip’s - yuta.d)
The marsh in Tōnuma Park is fed by natural spring water, offering extremely high water transparency, making it a rare unfrozen marsh even in winter (Image source / Ekinavi)
The marsh in Tōnuma Park changes colors over time, shifting from light blue to blue-green (Image source / Ekinavi)
The plants in Tōnuma Park are all native, not artificially planted (Image source / Ekinavi)
Tōnuma Park is home to more than 40 species of wild birds and ducks, as well as wildlife such as Ezo squirrels, Ezo deer, foxes, and raccoon dogs. Artifacts from the Jomon period, dating back 8,000 to 10,000 years, including pottery and stone tools, have also been discovered here (Image source / Furano Tourism Association)
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