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Notable lake · Soya Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture

Onuma

大沼

Onuma is a lake in Soya Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture.

Onuma: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Onuma

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Onuma — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.37867, 141.76050. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Onuma

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    Frequently asked

    Is Onuma full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Onuma yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Onuma?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Onuma?

    Nearby: 稚内市樺太記念館 (museum, 9 km), Hokumon-jinja Shrine (temple, 10 km), Noshappu Park (park, 14 km), Wakkanai Lighthouse (beach, 15 km), Cape Soya Lighthouse (beach, 26 km), Mount Rishiri (viewpoint, 58 km).

    Is Onuma worth visiting?

    Onuma is listed as a notable lake in Hokkaido Prefecture on Spotwander.