Lake Toyoni, Natural lake in Hidaka Range, Japan.
Lake Toyoni spans 30 hectares within a dense forest area, displaying emerald waters surrounded by mountains at 260 meters elevation.
The lake was initially named Kamuito before being renamed Lake Toyoni in recognition of the neighboring Mount Toyonidake.
The lake gained widespread recognition across Japan after being featured in a television commercial that highlighted its distinctive heart shape.
Visitors can access the lake through forest trails or take helicopter tours in October to observe the autumn foliage from above.
Lake Toyoni stands as the sole natural lake within the Hidaka Range, featuring a natural heart shape visible from aerial perspectives.
GPS coordinates: 42.08944,143.27139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:08
Natural formations and structures display heart shapes when observed from aerial views. The locations include islands, coral reefs, mountain lakes and mangrove forests. These geographic features are found across regions including Croatia, Australia, Japan, French Polynesia and United States.
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