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