Lake Shima

This is an artificial lake created by the Nakanojo Dam, located about 40 minutes from the Ikaho Interchange. It is characterized by the beautiful cobalt blue color of the water and is called “Shima Blue”. The water is quite acidic and there are no fish in the lake, but many people visit the area to view the reflection on the water of the various colors of the seasons. The color of the lake changes many times a day according to the time and light. Canoe tours are available for visitors to see the “Shima Blue” up close until the middle of November.