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Nishi-Inbanuma

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西印旛沼

The largest lake in Chiba Prefecture, featuring a Dutch-style windmill and scenic views within a protected natural park.

Nishi-Inbanuma
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What it is

  • The largest lake in Chiba Prefecture by surface area and part of a natural park.
  • A vital water source for the cities of Chiba, Narashino, and Funabashi.
  • A site recognized as one of the top 100 canals in Japan.
  • A former larger body of water reduced by post-war land reclamation projects.

What to see

  • A Dutch-style windmill located at the Sakura Furusato Square.
  • The Kashima River, which is the largest river flowing into the lake.
  • An environment home to an estimated 16,000 invasive snapping turtles.

When to go

  • August for the annual Sakura Citizen Fireworks Display.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Nishi-Inbanuma Open in Google Maps

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