Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara (桧原湖, Hibara-ko) is a lake located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and is the largest of the lakes in the Bandai-kōgen highlands.[1]

Lake Hibara
Lake Hibara viewed from north of Mount Bandai
Lake Hibara
LocationKitashiobara
Coordinates37°41′0″N 140°3′20″E
Basin countriesJapan
Surface area10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Max. depth30.5 m (100 ft)
Water volume0.13 km3 (110,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length131.5 km (19.6 mi)
Surface elevation822.0 m (2,696.9 ft)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Formation

A mesotrophic lake, Lake Hibara was formed as a result of the July 15, 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. The resulting debris avalanche created a natural dam that then filled with water, submerging Hibara Village (桧原村, Hibara-mura). The remains of Hibara Village still lie at the bottom of the lake.[2]

Recreation

A tourist industry has built up around Lake Hibara, offering hiking trails, pleasure cruises, and campgrounds and other lodging. In the winter, ice fishing is popular.

  • Views of Lake Hibara
  • Lake Hibara with snow
  • Looking south
  • Submerged torii from the former location of Hibara Village.

Notes
  1. Takeda T., page 174.
  2. "Archived copy" 裏磐梯を代表する湖沼群 (in Japanese). 裏磐梯観光協会. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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References
  • Takeda, Toru; Hishinuma, Tomio; Kamieda, Kinuyo; Dale, Leigh; Oguma, Chiyoichi (August 10, 1988). "Hello! Fukushima - International Exchange Guide Book" (1988 ed.). Fukushima City: Fukushima Mimpo Press. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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