Lake Spots in Eastern Shinshu Area

  • Kumoba Pond
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    Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
    This pond located in close proximity to Roppon-tsuji serves as the water source for gozen-sui. The quiet, beautiful pond is also called Swan Lake since swans used to migrate here in the past. A promenade has been built around the circumference of the pond upon which visitors can enjoy a slow stroll. Visits during the autumn season with its changing leaves are particularly recommended. The sight of the trees steeped in red and yellow reflected in the water is well worth seeing.
  • Yachiho Lake
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    Nagano Prefecture Minamisaku-gun Sakuho-cho
    A lake located in Sakuho Town, Minamisaku County, Nagano Prefecture with a sweeping view of Mt. Asama and the Arafune Highland. Located in the center of the Yachiho Highland, the lake is notable for the beautiful white birch forest which surrounds it. Also a renowned fishing destination for catching trout and char, many people come here to enjoy fishing in the great outdoors.

    沢山の釣り人がいました。眺めがよく、気持ち良い場所です。白樺も沢山ある見ごたえのある場所です。天気も良く、景色が映える感じです。

  • Lake Matsubara
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    Nagano Prefecture Minamisaku-gun, Koumi cho
    A lake located in Koumi Town, Minamisaku County, Nagano Prefecture also known as Ina Lake. A walking path encircles the lake and visitors can rent a boat or stay at a nearby bed and breakfast. A well-known fishing spot, in summer many people come to catch Japanese crucian carp and in winter, Japanese pond smelt. Also a renowned fall foliage destination, during the peak period in autumn, a great many visitors come here to enjoy the scenery.
  • Lake Megami
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    Nagano Pref. Kitasakuguntateshinamachi Ashitahatsukano
    "A lake located in Ashidahakkano, Tateshina Town, Kitasaku County. Situated 1,500 meters above sea level, the lake is 1.8 kilometers in circumference. ""Megami"" means ""goddess"" in Japanese, and the lake gets its name from the picturesque sight of Mt. Tateshina, also known as ""Goddess Mountain,"" reflected off of its waters. During warmer months, visitors can enjoy canoeing and boating on the lake, while in the winter area activities include ice driving on its frozen waters, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing."
  • Arafune Lake
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    Nagano Pref. Sakushi Uchiyama
    This lake is located inside of the Uchiyama Farm Camping Ground along the Myogi-Arafune forest road in Uchiyama, Saku City. A promenade has been built on the side of the lake and visitors can view the Asamafuro, a near-threatened species of geranium, that grow in mass on the lakeshore from July to August. The lake also has a fishing pond (anglers must bring their own fishing equipment).
  • Lake Inako / Lake Choko
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    Nagano Pref. Minamisakugunkoumimachi Toyosato 4253-1
    These lakes are located along Prefectural Route 480 in Toyosato, Koumi Town, Minamisaku County. Of all the nearby lakes often collectively referred to as Matsubara Lake, Lake Inako and Lake Choko are especially popular as Japanese crucian carp fishing spots. From April to October, anglers can enjoy fishing on a more than 1,000-meter-high plateau. In the winter, it is possible to go ice fishing for Japanese pond smelt. Visitors can also commune with nature by strolling the lakeside promenade.
  • Shirakoma Pond
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    Nagano Prefecture Minamisaku-gun Sakuho-cho
    The mystical Shirakoma Pond is located in a primeval forest at the base of Mt. Yatsugatake. As a natural lake at an altitude of 2,100 meters, it is the biggest lake in Japan in terms of area. The crystal-clear surface reflects the beauty of the four seasons. There’s a walkway around it as well, so feel free to take a nice, relaxing stroll.
  • Azusa Lake
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Kawakamimura Azusayama
  • A Chiba Ke Dam Lake
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Kawakamimura Akiyama
  • Utukushinoike
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    Nagano Pref. Chisagatagunnagawamachi Daimon Oiwake
  • Kakazushiko
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    Nagano Pref. Minamisakugunkitaikimura
  • Koma De Ike
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Sakuho Machi Chiyosato
  • Lake Shiozawa
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    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi Nagakura
  • Sugaike Pond
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    Nagano Ueda-shi Sugadairakogen Sugadaira
  • Sugadaira Dam Lake
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    Nagano Ueda-shi Sanadamachi Osa
  • Lake Sugawa
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    Nagano Ueda-shi Suwagata
  • Lake Senroku
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    Nagano Saku-shi Iwamurada Sumiyoshicho
  • Lake Tateiwa
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun
  • Nanatsuike Pond
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Sakuhomachi Kami
  • Futago Pond
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    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Sakuhomachi Kami

Nagano Areas

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Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.

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