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. It is inhabited by many giant mottled eels. Designated a Natural Monument of Ibusuki City, they are 1.8 meters long, 60 centimeters around the chest, and weigh 20 kilograms. This mysterious lake is also said to be inhabited by a strange creature called “Isshi.”
More Information about Lake Ikeda
Street address
- Ikeda, Ibusuki City
Access
Route1
- A 20-minute drive from Ibusuki Station
Route2
- Kagoshima City Tram Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Suizokukan-guchi 15 minutes
Kagoshima Ferry Kagoshima side to Sakurajima side 15 minutes
- Kagoshima City Tram Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Suizokukan-guchi 15 minutes
Opening Hours
- Varies depending on the establishment
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 jogging and cycling courses, including the “rapeseed marathon,” and the sight makes us feel that spring has come slightly early.

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