Mishaka Pond, Water reservoir in Chino, Japan
The clear water surface of Mishaka Pond creates perfect reflections of surrounding trees against the deep green water at 1500 meters elevation.
The reservoir, constructed in 1933, serves as a temperature regulation system for cold mountain water used in rice cultivation of Sasahara district.
Japanese painter Kaii Higashiyama created the artwork Green Echoes in 1982, depicting Mishaka Pond with a white horse representing inner emotions.
Visitors can reach Mishaka Pond by taking a 30-minute taxi ride from JR Chino Station or driving 45 minutes from Suwa Interchange.
The pond bed contains Jungermannia vulcanicola moss, which thrives in the acidic water from Shibukawa River, preventing fish growth and maintaining water clarity.
Location: Chino
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Inception: 1933
Part of: 100 Best Reservoirs in Japan, Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park
GPS coordinates: 36.03306,138.29139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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