Lake Nakatsuna

What it is

• The smallest of the Nishina Three Lakes in northern Omachi City.
• A tectonic lake formed along the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line.
• A destination known for crucian carp and smelt fishing.
• A water body connected to Lake Aoki by the Nogawa River.

What to see

• A mountain lake with a surface area of 0.14 square kilometers.
• Waters reaching a maximum depth of 12 meters.
• The nearby Sun Alpina Kashimayari Ski Resort landscape.
• Views of the surrounding Nagano Prefecture mountain scenery.

Getting there

• Located near Yanaba Station on the Oito Line.
• Accessible via National Route 148 which runs near the water.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.