Lake Nojiri
野尻湖
Nagano's second largest natural lake offers ancient fossil history, a shrine island, and unique winter fishing in a national park.
What it is
- A natural lake in Nagano Prefecture sitting 654 meters above sea level
- Part of the Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park covering 4.56 square kilometers
- Site of significant Naumann elephant fossil and Paleolithic artifact discoveries
- Location of Japan's first pumped-storage hydroelectric plant completed in 1934
What to see
- Biwa Island located within the lake waters
- Uga Shrine situated on the central island
- The Kamiyama International Village managed by the local association
- Dome boats used for specialized winter fishing activities
When to go
- Winter months for smelt fishing from heated dome boats
Getting there
- Take a bus from Kurohime Station directly to the lake
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Nojiri Open in Google Maps
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