Monet's pond, Artificial pond near Nemichi Shrine, Seki, Japan
Monet's pond is an artificial body of water near Nemichi Shrine in Seki, Japan, where turquoise water supports floating water lilies. Japanese carp glide beneath the surface, and maple trees frame the edges with seasonal color.
Local residents cleaned an irrigation pond in the 1990s and added water lilies to improve the surroundings. Images shared on social media in 2015 brought the site to international attention.
People know this place for its resemblance to Claude Monet's paintings, where water and vegetation meet in ways that recall impressionist canvases. Visitors come to see how the pond's surface creates reflections and patterns that seem drawn from art history.
Three parking areas accommodate visitors arriving by car, while a free shuttle bus runs from Horado Kiwi Plaza for those relying on public transport. Morning light offers the best conditions for photography when the sun illuminates the water surface.
Mineral-rich water from Mount Koga prevents microbial growth and keeps the pond unusually transparent. This natural quality allows visitors to see carp and vegetation clearly even at depth.
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