Although the second illumination event for the Blue Pond has finished,
the illumination event for the Shirahige Falls is still being held (Dec 4 - March
27, 17:00 - 21:00).

The blue Biei River, the white falls and the mist surrounding the area
create a beautiful and fantastic atmosphere. The light patterns change every
two minutes, so you will never get tired of looking at the scenery. The trees
above the falls are also frozen white which, when combined with the bridge, add
ambience to the beauty of the scenery.

Bundle up (the temperature can drop below minus 10 Celsius), and go
out into the beautiful Biei night to see the Shirahige Falls, and enjoy Biei's
Shirogane Hot Springs, a natural flowing hot spring!

During the summer you can also access the Fukiage Hot Springs, an
outdoor wild hot spring (mixed bathing) located in the Biei Shirogane area.
Although the hot spring is located in the middle of the wilderness, the bath
itself is well maintained, and is comfortable enough for those who are not sure
about bathing out in the wild.