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Local favourite lake · Kunohe, Iwate Prefecture

Aoba Ko

Aoba Ko is a lake in Kunohe, Iwate Prefecture.

Aoba Ko: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Aoba Ko

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Aoba Ko — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.38371, 141.47445. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Aoba Ko full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Aoba Ko yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Aoba Ko?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Aoba Ko?

    Nearby: 清水寺 (Buddhist site, 12 km), Korekawa Site (fort, 13 km), 大慈寺 (Buddhist site, 17 km), 長者山新羅神社 (temple, 17 km), 八戸市美術館 (museum, 18 km), 三八城神社 (temple, 18 km).