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Notable lake · Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture

Mikawa

三河湖

Mikawa is a lake in Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture.

Mikawa: 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 Mikawa

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 Mikawa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.02822, 137.40853. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mikawa

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mikawa full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mikawa?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mikawa?

    Nearby: Amida-ji Temple (Sakuragata, Okazaki) (Buddhist site, 13 km), 白鳥神社 (temple, 15 km), 高月院 (temple, 17 km), 足助神社 (temple, 18 km), 足助八幡宮 (temple, 18 km), 泉龍院 (Buddhist site, 19 km).

    Is Mikawa worth visiting?

    Mikawa is listed as a notable lake in Aichi Prefecture on Spotwander.