Lakes of Japan

Japan is rich in lakes, there are more than 3000 of them. In terms of origin, water bodies can be divided into three groups:

  1. The first was due to volcanic activity. A striking example is the largest lake in Japan - Biwa.
  2. The second group is the lakes in the craters of extinct volcanoes. They are also called mountain. These are such lakes as Asi, Suva and Sinano.
  3. The third group is the lagoons formed due to the movement of the shoreline, when the remaining water filled the depressions in the soil. These lakes are located near the sea, for example, Hitati and Simosa.

Lakes of Honshu Island

The list of lakes in Japan is endless. This is a real country of lakes. There is no such quantity in any European state. The largest reservoirs of Honshu are:

  1. Biwa . Traveling to Japan is impossible without visiting the lake of Biwa. This is the largest and oldest pond. He is about 4 million years old. The water in it is fresh, there are many different kinds of fish, and on the shore there are 1100 species of animals and birds. The lake is often mentioned in chronicles and legends.
  2. District of the Five Lakes Fuji . Tourists like to visit this place. Lava flows blocked the rivers, and thus there were lakes. They are interconnected by underground rivers. The level of their surface is 900 m above sea level.

    Nearby is the Fujiko railway line, which can take you to the cities of Fuji-Yoshida or Fuji-Kawaguchiko to get to the region. The five lakes themselves are as follows:

    • Lake Yamanaka is located near the village of Yamanakako. A lot of houses and resorts await tourists on the coast. Any water entertainment is provided. You can go around the lake by bike along the furnished paths, transport can be rented for $ 25 per day. Children will enjoy riding on an amphibious bus. The cost of the trip for adults is $ 15, and for children - $ 10;
    • Kawaguchi is a large and accessible lake, which can be easily reached from Tokyo . There are always a lot of tourists here and a wide range of entertainment is offered. It is a beach holiday , swimming in hot springs , boating-swans and yachts. Nearby are the towns of Fuji-Yoshida and Fuji-Kawaguchiko;
    • Sai is located near Kawaguchi, but it is not so popular with tourists. View of Mount Fuji obscure other mountains. Around the lake are camping sites and several observation platforms. You can go surfing and water skiing, there is wonderful fishing;
    • Shoji is the smallest and most beautiful lake in the whole five. From here you can see a beautiful view of Mount Fuji . Specially installed observation platform, so that you can admire the surrounding nature;
    • Motosu is the westernmost and deepest lake here. It differs with the purest warm water, in the winter it does not freeze. The image of the lake with Mount Fuji was printed on a banknote of 5000 yen, now it has moved to the back of the denomination of 1000 yen. The place from which the photo was taken was noted, and many there are photographed with a banknote of 1,000 yen. From the middle to the end of May the festival "Fuji Shibazakura" is held here.
  3. Asya . In the central part of the island of Honshu is Lake Asya - another landmark of Japan. There is a very good fishing, because there is a lot of fish in the water. Many boats and boats run between the cities of Togandai and Hakone-mathi. This is one of the crater lakes in Japan, from which in 1671 a tunnel was cut in the rocks. Thanks to him you can get to the village of Fukara. Asi is located not far from Mount Fuji, which is reflected in the waters of the lake, with fair weather reveals a fabulous view.
  4. Kasumigaura. The second largest lake in Japan, it flows into two large and 30 small rivers, flows the river Tone. The reservoir is used for fishing, tourism, irrigation.
  5. Tovada. This lake is of volcanic origin. It appeared as a result of a strong eruption. Fills a double crater. Tovada is the second deepest lake in Japan, which is becoming increasingly popular. A great place to relax for those who seek peace and quiet. Local restaurants are famous for fish dishes, especially from grayling.
  6. Tadzawa. Is in the north of the island. After the eruption of the volcano formed a crater, which was filled with underground sources. This is the deepest lake in Japan. The depth reaches 425 m. The water is so transparent that you can see an abandoned coin at a depth of 30 m.
  7. Suva. Located in the central part of Honshu. A great place to relax . Here there are hot geysers, throwing out fountains every hour. You can take healing baths.
  8. Inawasiro. It is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture. The lake has the purest water in Japan. Flocks of swans come here to winter.
  9. Occam. This lake of the correct round form is called a lake of "five colors". The color of water in it varies several times during the day. This is a paradise for photographers.

Lakes of Hokkaido

There are several lakes on this island:

Kyushu Lakes

There are also many lakes, but the largest and "tourist" are:

  1. Ikeda is one of Japan's most popular lakes. It's a crater lake. It attracts attention by the eels that are found in it. Their length can reach 2 meters. The lake is connected with a legend. Ostensibly the mare, in which the colt was taken away, jumped into the water and turned into a monster, and it lives there until now.
  2. Tudzen-Dzi is a very picturesque lake. In the spring, everything here is in pink, and in autumn it becomes crimson-red. The infrastructure near the lake is well developed.