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Lake Ikeda
池田湖Kagoshima · Kyushu
Kyushu's largest lake, a 233m-deep volcanic caldera lake between Kagoshima City and Ibusuki, famous for giant eels, the 'Issie' legend, and Mount Kaimon views.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.0· 294 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Lakeside viewpoint/park is free (this proposal is for the lake/viewpoint, not the separate paid 'Ikeda Paradise' eel visitor center — its fee not independently verified).
- Nearest station
- JR Ibusuki Station (Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
Kagoshima Kōtsū bus from JR Ibusuki Station (~30 min) or rental car (~15 min).
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