Aoike (Blue Pond)
Juniko (Twelve Lakes) sits in foothills of the World Natural Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi, surrounded by a mystical landscape of 33 lakes and marshes. The most popular spot of them all is this, Aoike, the blue pond. The serene dark waters look as if they’ve been stained with blue ink. The incredibly clear water offer a perfect view of the bottom 9m down, and the reflection of the surrounding beech trees and leaves add to the beguiling mystique. In summer the water is a gentle blue, but from Autumn on the water turns a calm navy.
| Business Hours | Date : Late April to end of November |
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| Price | Free |
| Holiday | Closing gate (December 1 to March 31) |
| Address | Matukami National Forest, Fukaura-machi, Aomori |
| Transportation | Take the JR Gono Line from Hirosaki Station to Juniko Station, then take the Konan Bus toward Okujuniko Chushajo. It's about 15 minutes walk. |
| Parking lot | Available 100 spaces |
| Contact | Aomori Prefecture Fukaura Town hall Tourist Section |
| Tel | 0173-74-4412 |
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