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Notable lake · Nara Prefecture, Nara Prefecture

Sarusawa Pond

猿沢池

Sarusawa Pond is a lake in Nara Prefecture, Nara Prefecture.

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Sarusawa Pond: 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 Sarusawa Pond

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 Sarusawa Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.68132, 135.83101. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sarusawa Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sarusawa Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sarusawa Pond?

    Nearby: Kōfuku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), National Treasure Museum (museum, 0 km), Gangō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Kasuga-taisha (temple, 1 km), Tōdai-ji Temple (temple, 1 km), Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine (temple, 2 km).

    Is Sarusawa Pond worth visiting?

    Sarusawa Pond is listed as a notable lake in Nara Prefecture on Spotwander.