Lake Penketō
ペンケトー
A protected freshwater lake in Hokkaido's Akan-Mashu National Park, famous for its heart-like shape when viewed from mountain lookouts.
What it is
- A freshwater lake located at the eastern foot of Mount Oakan in Kushiro.
- The name originates from the Ainu word meaning upper lake.
- A designated special protection area and an environmentally important wetland.
- A dammed lake formed naturally through the accumulation of sediment.
What to see
- Panoramic views of the water from the Sokodai viewpoint on National Route 241.
- The surrounding forest which serves as a natural habitat for brown bears.
- Water flowing from this basin into Lake Panketo and Lake Akan.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Penketō Open in Google Maps
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