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Hanareko Kofun

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Hanareko is Kyoto's largest freshwater lake, offering cherry blossoms, fishing, and a summer festival.

Hanareko Kofun
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What it is

  • Largest freshwater lake in Kyoto Prefecture.
  • Also known as Katsumi.
  • Once part of a bay connected to the Sea of Japan.
  • Considered Kyoto Prefecture's only natural lake.

What to see

  • About 300 cherry blossom trees.
  • Lake circumference is 3.8 kilometers.

When to go

  • Fishing for gengorobuna and carp from April to June.
  • Obamahanareyama Benten Festival with fireworks in July.
  • Cherry blossoms in season.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Hanareko Kofun Open in Google Maps

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