Lake Sagami
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An artificial lake created in 1947 that hosted Olympic canoeing and offers fishing, boating, and a major summer festival.
What it is
- An artificial lake created by damming the Sagami River in 1947
- A source of drinking water for Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Sagamihara
- The site of canoeing events during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
- A well-known destination for black bass fishing
What to see
- The Sagami Dam which was completed in 1947
- The Kanagawa Prefectural Sagami Lake Rowing Course
- The Swan Maru, which was Japan's first swan-shaped sightseeing boat
- Eight aeration systems operating to improve the water quality
When to go
- August 1st for the annual lake festival and fireworks display
Getting there
- A ten-minute walk from JR Sagamiko Station
- Accessible by car via the Chuo Expressway
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Sagami Open in Google Maps
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