Lake Ikeda
Formed by volcanic activity a long time ago, this is Kyushu’s largest caldera lake. It is 233 meters at its deepest point, and has a circumference of 15 kilometers. This mysterious lake is said to be inhabited by a strange creature called “Isshi.”
The lakeside cafe "IKEDAKOPAX" has a floating deck where you can spend a relaxing time admiring the views of Lake Ikeda and Kaimondake right before your eyes.
There are also facilities for experiencing lake sporting activities, and seasonal flowers that you can enjoy.
The lakeside cafe "IKEDAKOPAX" has a floating deck where you can spend a relaxing time admiring the views of Lake Ikeda and Kaimondake right before your eyes.
There are also facilities for experiencing lake sporting activities, and seasonal flowers that you can enjoy.
More Information about Lake Ikeda
Street address
- Ikeda, Ibusuki City
Access
Route1
- A 20-minute drive from Ibusuki Station
Route2
- Kagoshima Kotsu Bus (bound for Ikeda-ko)
Ride the bus for about 70 minutes from Ibusuki Station to Ikeda-ko
- Kagoshima Kotsu Bus (bound for Ikeda-ko)
Opening Hours
Closed
- Open throughout the year
Best season
- All year
Point
- Flowers of each season grow on the shores of this lake – notably, the rapeseed blossom comes into full bloom in January.
Many people visit for the Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon, which is the earliest marathon to take place in the year, so you can experience the early arrival of spring.
update: Sep.3.2024

Spots around
-
Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
-
Kagoshima Airport
-
Tamatebako Onsen and Yamakawa Natural Sand Bath Sayuri
-
Chiringashima
-
Kirishima Open-Air Museum
-
Sakura-jima
-
Seibu Rindo Forest Path
-
Sengan-en Garden
-
Forest in Black Current Mangrove Park
-
Ryugu Shrine
-
Sunamushi Onsen Saraku
-
Nagata Inakahama Beach
-
Nishi-Oyama Station
-
Uenohara Jomon no Mori Museum
-
Fish market tour
-
Ibusuki no Tamatebako JR Kyushu limited express Kagoshima-chuo Station – Ibusuki Station
-
Kirishima-jingu Shrine
-
Tsurumaru Castle Ruins (Goromon Gate)
-
Hayato no Kaze JR Kyushu Limited Express *Operations ended in March 2022
-
Chiran Peace Museum
-
Ohko-no-taki Waterfall
-
Ogawa Falls
-
Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi
-
Kagoshima City Aquarium “Io-world”