Lake Miike
御池
Japan's deepest crater lake, formed 4,600 years ago, offering a scenic park, migratory bird watching, and ancient imperial legends.
What it is
- A circular crater lake formed by a phreatomagmatic eruption 4,600 years ago
- The deepest crater lake in Japan with a depth of 93.5 meters
- A natural site where Emperor Jimmu is said to have played at the water's edge
- A location with an officially undecided boundary between Miyakonojo and Takaharu
What to see
- Migratory waterfowl including mandarin ducks that inhabit the water
- Kirishima Higashi Shrine located near the northwest side of the lake
- A surrounding park and campground area for visitors
- Miike pumice deposits from the historical eruption found in the area
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Miike Open in Google Maps
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