Lake Notoro
能取湖
A vast saline lagoon in Hokkaido famous for vibrant red glasswort colonies that transform the shoreline every autumn.
What it is
- A large saline lagoon connected to the Sea of Okhotsk in Abashiri City.
- The fourteenth largest lake in Japan covering fifty-nine square kilometers.
- A protected area within the Abashiri Quasi-National Park system.
- An important wetland designated by the Ministry of the Environment.
What to see
- Vast colonies of glasswort that turn the shoreline bright red.
- Active fishing boats harvesting scallops, salmon, and Hokkai shrimp.
- A bicycle path built on a former railway line.
- An auto campsite located on the eastern shore of the lake.
When to go
- Visit in September to see the glasswort colonies change color.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Notoro Open in Google Maps
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