6613-20 Tsuchitaru, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,000
Lake Daigenta, located in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture, offers stunning views of Mount Daigenta reflected on its surface. It's easily accessible, about 25 minutes by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station or 20 minutes by car from the Yuzawa IC. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the lake, with highlights including the impressive Forty-Eight Falls seen from Kibou Bridge and a walk to the dam past the campground. The area is particularly beautiful in the fall when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red and gold. The lake also offers opportunities for canoeing and camping during the green season (April to October).
Parking: Available for standard vehicles; Available for large vehicles