Kahokugata Lagoon

What it is

• A coastal lagoon formed by the Uchinada Sand Dunes in central Ishikawa Prefecture.
• The largest lake area in the prefecture spanning Kanazawa City and Uchinada Town.
• A freshwater body created by a major reclamation project that began in 1960.
• A historic site formerly known as Hasu-ko or Taisei-ko with reclamation dating back to 1672.

What to see

• Reclaimed land currently utilized for large-scale farming and dairy production.
• A water surface area of 4.20 square kilometers used as a prefectural rowing course.
• Natural habitats supporting the endangered eastern marsh harrier bird species.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.