Nakaumi

What it is

• A brackish lagoon spanning the border of Shimane and Tottori prefectures
• The fifth largest lake in Japan by surface area
• A designated Ramsar Site protected for wetland conservation
• A habitat for over 160 crustacean species and local fishing

What to see

• Daikon Island and Eshima Island located within the waters
• Over 75,000 ducks and geese that migrate to the lake annually
• Whistling swans at their southernmost wintering grounds
• Active regattas, windsurfing, and water skiing on the surface
• The Sakai Channel connecting the lagoon to the Sea of Japan

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.