Koyama-ike
湖山池
Japan's largest body of water named a pond, this brackish lagoon features archaeological sites, castle ruins, and traditional fishing methods.
What it is
- A large brackish lake in northern Tottori City formed as a lagoon from the sea.
- The largest body of water in Japan officially designated with the name pond.
- A historic site surrounded by archaeological remains from the Jomon and Yayoi periods.
- The former location of a seaplane airport during the early Showa period.
What to see
- Aoshima, the largest island in the lake, accessible via a connecting bridge.
- Traditional stone kiln fishing, a designated intangible folk cultural property.
- The ruins of Fuse Tenjin-yama Castle located on the eastern lakeshore.
- Sightseeing boats that operate across the water for visitors.
- The Koyama River which connects the lake to the Sea of Japan.
Getting there
- The nearest train stations are Koyama, Suetsune, and Tottori University-mae.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Koyama-ike Open in Google Maps
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