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