As Castle in the Sky, in the vicinity of a stretch profile has risen Takeda Castle, there are still some of the superb view point. One of them is about 45 years ago, is the artificial lake that could be due to the Ikuno dam construction “Ikuno Dam lake”.

Mysterious views of “Okami Shrine ” floating on the lake

It is known as a fishing spot in the Kansai “Ikuno Dam lake”. Carp and trout, such as spatula inhabit, among them black bass have been conducted by professional fishing tournament, likely best known as the Mecca of the Kansai region of the lake fishing. After the close of Ikuno silver mine, also known as the “Ginzan Lake”.

However, here the appeal is do not just fishing. Float in the middle of the lake, “Okami Shrine ” God of water is enshrined is to have this shrine, wrapped in early in the morning morning mist, the company figure, such as floating in the clouds, are seen fantastic figure floating alone on the “Ginzan Lake” like burning in the evening I do.

If the wind is no lake Nagige, shrine, of course, reflect on the surface of the lake as well mirror the surrounding mountains, it is visited by the moment photogenic. Since the fishing people who are enjoying a fishing boat from the morning, when it comes aim at the moment there are no people, dawn point before or evening 16 pm or later shooting.

The autumn coloring red the surrounding mountains, should further shine in the photograph.Less than 3 hours by car from the city of Kyoto. It shows us a variety of appearance from morning to evening in the “Ikuno Ginzan Lake”, while enjoying a photo shoot, it might be nice to enjoy a boat dating and autumn leaves. At the time of tourism, also recommended near Ikuno Ginzan.

Ikuno Dam lake – Silver Mine Lake
Shrine floating on the lake is fantastic degree ★★★★★
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“Text: Taico, Photo: Naoyuki Nakagawa”