Hakuba Ōike
白馬大池
A high-altitude volcanic lake in the Northern Alps known for its clear waters, alpine flora, and rare black salamanders.
What it is
- A volcanic freshwater lake located at an elevation of 2,379 meters in Otari Village.
- The second largest lake found within the Northern Alps mountain range.
- Formed by volcanic eruptions during the Quaternary period and fed by snowmelt and rainwater.
- A high-altitude habitat for black salamanders, though no fish live in the water.
What to see
- Alpine plants such as Dicentra peregrina growing around the lake's edge.
- The Hakuba Oike Mountain Hut which provides facilities for hikers.
- Clear waters surrounded by the rocky landscape of the Northern Alps.
- Hiking trails connecting the site to Tsugaike and Renge Onsen.
When to go
- Visit between July and October when the mountain hut is in operation.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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