Lake Ezu
江津湖
A scenic river expansion lake in Kumamoto City featuring year-round spring water, rare algae, and a modern architectural park office.
What it is
- A river expansion lake formed by the Kase River and divided into upper and lower sections.
- Designated as Suizenji Ezu Lake Park in 1966 to preserve the local natural environment.
- The Ezu Dike was originally constructed by Kato Kiyomasa during the Keicho era.
- Home to the rare Suizenjinori algae which thrives in the consistent water temperatures.
What to see
- The park management office designed by the renowned Ushida Findlay Architects.
- A 1,000-meter rowing course situated on the waters of Lower Ezu.
- The Kumamoto City Zoo which occupies land reclaimed from the lower section of the lake.
- Spring-fed waters that maintain a temperature between 19 and 20 degrees Celsius all year.
Getting there
- The lake is accessible to visitors via the Kumamoto City Tram system.
- National Route 57 passes directly between the Upper and Lower Ezu sections.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Ezu Open in Google Maps
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