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Rokkannon Miike

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六観音御池

A volcanic crater lake in the Ebino Plateau featuring a historic temple, giant cedars, and acidic cobalt waters.

Rokkannon Miike
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What it is

  • A volcanic maar lake formed by a phreatic explosion in the northern Ebino Plateau.
  • The site features a hall built by the monk Shoku in 959.
  • Six Kannon statues carved by Shoku are enshrined at the northern shore.
  • The water serves as a source for local facilities and has high acidity.

What to see

  • A circular lake with a diameter of approximately 440 meters.
  • The Rokkannon-do temple standing on the northern shore of the water.
  • Giant cedar trees known as Rokkannon-sugi growing along the approach path.
  • Surrounding forests of fir, hemlock, and red pine trees.
  • A nature trail connecting the lake to the local parking area.

When to go

  • Visit during January and February to see the lake surface freeze.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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