Lake Sotonasakaura
外浪逆浦
A six square kilometer freshwater lake in Ibaraki Prefecture offering traditional sightseeing boat trips within a quasi-national park.
What it is
- A freshwater lake in southeastern Ibaraki Prefecture covering six square kilometers.
- Part of the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park and the Kasumigaura water system.
- Historically known as Nagareumi and officially classified as a Class A river.
- Separated from the neighboring Uchinasakaura by a levee built in 1893.
What to see
- Traditional sightseeing sail boats operating on the open water.
- The Hitachi River Watergate which maintains the lake's freshwater status.
- Local wildlife including wakasagi, icefish, carp, and eels.
- Expansive views of the water reaching depths of nine meters.
When to go
- Summer and autumn to ride the seasonal sightseeing sail boats.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Sotonasakaura Open in Google Maps
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