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Coordinates: 36°02′54″N 138°05′03″E. Lake Suwa (諏訪湖, Suwa-ko) is a lake in the Kiso Mountains, in the central region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Geography. The lake is the source of the Tenryū River. It ranks 24th in lake water surface area in Japan. The cities of Suwa and Okaya and the town of Shimosuwa are located on the shores of Lake Suwa.
Lake Suwa occupies the center of the Suwa region and there is plenty to do along its shores. A cycling and jogging path runs 16 kilometers around the lake, and bike rentals are available outside Suwa area stations and lakeside near Hotel Beniya.
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Lake Suwa is a tectonic lake located on the central highland of Honshu at an altitude of about 760 m above sea level. A single stream, Tenryu River, drains the lake water into the Pacific Ocean. The lake surface remains frozen for 2-3 months during winter.
With about 16 kilometers in circumference, it is the 24th largest lake in the area, behind Lake Biwa (琵琶湖), the largest and oldest of all. Lake Suwa, it turns out, is the source of the River Tenryu (天 竜 川), 213 km long, which then flows into the Pacific Ocean from Shizuoka prefecture.
Near to the center is a footbath (free) called "Kohan Koen Ashi-yu," where you can immerse your feet in the Kami-Suwa-onsen Hot Spring waters and relieve the weariness of your travels while viewing Lake Suwa-ko and the mountains of the Northern Alps.
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Jul 1, 2022 · Nagano's Lake Suwa is one of the most famous lakes in Japan offering excellent destinations for sightseeing. We introduce recommended activities for each season, as well as impressive shrines and museums in the area.
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Aug 4, 2021 · Lake Suwa, located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, is the largest lake in Shinshu with a circumference of about 16 km. The lakeside is rich in nature and is well maintained, so you can enjoy strolling or jogging while looking at the beautiful nature.
