Lake Hyōko, Bird sanctuary in Agano, Japan
Lake Hyōko spans 281 hectares with a maximum depth of 1.2 meters, featuring observation points along walking paths for nature observation.
The Japanese government established Lake Hyōko as a reservoir in 1639 during the Edo period to support agricultural irrigation in the region.
Lake Hyōko received national monument status in 1954 due to its connection with traditional swan watching practices in Japanese winter customs.
Visitors can access two observation huts near the water's edge, where binoculars are available for rent and swan food can be purchased.
Between October and March, Lake Hyōko hosts 5,000 to 6,000 migrating swans from Siberia, marking their first feeding ground in Japan.
GPS coordinates: 37.83830,139.23700
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:29
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