Lake Ikeda
池田湖
Kyushu's largest caldera lake features massive eels, volcanic history, and a local legend of a mysterious creature named Issie.
What it is
- The largest caldera lake on Kyushu island, formed approximately 6,400 years ago.
- A subtropical body of water designated as part of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park.
- An active Rank C volcano with a volcanic cone sitting on the lake floor.
- A protected site known for its unique ecosystem and water quality conservation efforts.
What to see
- Large eels inhabiting the waters that are designated as national natural monuments.
- A massive lake surface with a circumference of approximately 15 kilometers.
- Deep waters reaching a maximum depth of 233 meters.
- The location of reported sightings of a mysterious unidentified creature nicknamed Issie.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Ikeda Open in Google Maps
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