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The Top 20 Lakes in Japan

Looking to visit the best lakes in Japan? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Japan’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Ōhori Park Pond

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Ohori Park is a city park in the center of Fukuoka with a large pond in the middle. There is a more than two kilometer long hiking trail around the …

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Shukkeien Garden

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The park has a long history dating back to 1620, shortly after the completion of Hiroshima Castle. The garden displays many features of the traditional aesthetics of Japanese gardens. Around …

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Shosei-en Garden

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Shōsei-en Garden belongs to Higashi-Hongan-ji, the great temple north of Kyoto Station. The garden was built in the early Heian period (794-1185). The garden as we see it today was …

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Shinobazu Pond

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The Shinobazu is a large pond that invites you to linger. It is located next to Ueno Park.
Watching birds, fish or the nature with the high-rise buildings in the …

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Nunobiki Dam

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The dam itself is not that impressive, but the lake behind it offers beautiful photo opportunities and a few seats for a brief Verschnaupause.

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Heiwa-no-Torii (Peace Torii) Gate, Hakone Shrine

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If you're willing to wait 30 minutes just to get a picture of yourself with the torii...please. But you can also just stand next to it for a moment and take a picture.

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Fountain Pond in Yoyogi Park

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Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, with extensive lawns, ponds and forest areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking …

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Taisho Pond

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There are several hiking trails, all well signposted. We could only spend a short time in the area as we were tied to the buses. There are several hotels on …

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Kujo Pond and Shusuitei Pavilion

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The Kujo Pond and Shusuitei Pavilion are remnants of the grand garden that once belonged to the Kujo family, one of Japan’s prestigious five regent houses (Gosekke). The Shusuitei, built …

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Higa Garden Pond, Yokohama Park

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19th Century Park. If you're lucky you can catch a glimpse of the Tortoise 🐢 in the Pond

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The Top 20 Lakes in Japan

Ōhori Park Pond

Shukkeien Garden

Shosei-en Garden

Shinobazu Pond

Nunobiki Dam

Heiwa-no-Torii (Peace Torii) Gate, Hakone Shrine

Fountain Pond in Yoyogi Park

Taisho Pond

Kujo Pond and Shusuitei Pavilion

Higa Garden Pond, Yokohama Park

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