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Lake Nukabira
糠平湖Hokkaido
A reservoir lake formed by damming the Otofuke River in the Taisetsuzan foothills near Kamishihoro. In winter, submerged tree stumps rise through the ice crowned with distinctive 'mushroom ice' formations, and the frozen surface hosts smelt (wakasagi) ice-fishing. Best timed for january-February for mushroom ice and ice fishing; autumn for foliage around the reservoir.
- Best season
- Autumn · Winter
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.3· 162 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Public reservoir lake in Taisetsuzan foothills; free to visit shoreline/viewpoints. No admission.
- Nearest station
- No rail access; nearest hub is Obihiro (bus/car ~1.5 hrs) via Kamishihoro
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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