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Notable lake · Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture

Lake Ikeda

池田湖

Lake Ikeda is a lake in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Lake Ikeda: 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 Lake Ikeda

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 Lake Ikeda — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.23532, 130.56290. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake Ikeda

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Kagoshima Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Ikeda full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Ikeda?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Ikeda?

    Nearby: Tōsenkyō (viewpoint, 3 km), Hirakiki-jinja Shrine (temple, 5 km), 大野岳 (viewpoint, 6 km), 揖宿神社 (temple, 8 km), 南方神社 (temple, 8 km), Mt. Kaimon (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Lake Ikeda worth visiting?

    Lake Ikeda is listed as a notable lake in Kagoshima Prefecture on Spotwander.