[2025 Nakanojo Attraction] Travel Guide for Lake Okushima (Updated Apr)

#0yentravelJanuary2025 🔥Recommended points A lake surrounded by beautiful nature, famous for its Shima Blue color. It's the perfect spot for a stroll or picnic. 📝Travel record I strolled along the lakeside and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It was so beautiful that it looked artificial, and when I took a photo, it looked like my desktop (that daily photo lol) -------------------------------------------- 📍Okushima Lake 〒377-0601 Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture

✔︎Okushima Lake A dam lake created by the Shima River Dam It has a very mysterious blue color, and the blue color is affectionately called "Shima Blue" ⁡ Okushima Lake shows various expressions depending on the location, season, weather, and time of day. When I went, the weather was unfortunate (a little rainy), but I couldn't help but scream at the beautiful water surface that you can't see on a normal lake← You can also enjoy canoeing🛶 ⁡ This place has been used in JR commercials, and the blue color is especially beautiful from April to May when the melting snow flows in. It's about time to enjoy the autumn leaves together~🍁 ⁡ Be careful, as there are one-way streets around the lake🚗 🚗/Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture #tripDomesticTravel #Gunma #ShimaOnsen #OkushimaLakeDam

Lake Okushima is an artificial lake located at the deepest part of Shima Onsen, formed by the Shima River Reservoir intercepting the river. The lakeside, which is about 4 kilometers in circumference, is a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves. During the red leaf season, the color of the lake changes, and the scenery is truly fascinating. You can also enjoy the autumn leaves from the open-air baths at inns along the stream. The tiny particles in the water of Lake Shiwan reflect light, giving the lake a mysterious color. It is also the reservoir of the Nakanojo Dam. In the spring when the leaves are shining and in the autumn when the leaves are red, many visitors come to the nearby forest to enjoy the natural beauty. #2024TravelReview

📍Okushima Lake Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop Shima Onsen/39 minutes on foot from Kan-etsu Kotsu Bus stop Kirinokihira/42 minutes on foot from Kan-etsu Kotsu Bus stop Tsukimibashi/45 minutes on foot from Kan-etsu Kotsu May is the best time to visit when the lake is blue✨, but you can also see the spectacular autumn foliage🍁 in early November. This photo was taken two years ago. The timing may be slightly off due to the weather... Parking lot just before the dam You can drive around the dam in one direction. There is also an observation deck with parking lot, and stairs to go down, so you can see the lake surface up close. (Okushima Lake) 30 cars, 90 cars at Hinatami Park under the dam #0 yen trip November #Gunma #Nakanojo Town #Okushima Lake Dam #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaf spot #Autumn leaf viewing #Breathtaking views #Shima Onsen #Shima Blue #Hot springs #Solo trip #trip

[Day 1] ★Azuma Gorge Rail Bike Agattan 868-1 Matsutani, Higashi-Azuma-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture A bicycle-shaped trolley operates on a portion of the track that was replaced due to the construction of the Yamba Dam. The nickname Agattan is a combination of "Agatsuma" (Agatsuma) and "Gattan" (Gattan). This is an experience course where you can enjoy the vibrations coming from the rail joints, the clanging sound, and the pleasant breeze. Reservations can be made on the website or by phone. Departing from Karagasawa Station → Arriving at Karagasawa Station There are five trips each departing from Karagasawa Station → Arriving at Karagasawa Station. You will be guided to the boarding point and given an explanation at the reception 15 minutes before departure, and you will be borrowed a helmet. The course takes about 30 minutes. 3-seater: 3,000 yen one way, 5,000 yen round trip 4-seater: 3,500 yen one way, 6,000 yen round trip Two people can ride in a 3-seater and put their luggage in the middle seat. All are electrically assisted, so you can drive easily even on slopes. While keeping a certain distance from the person in front of you, you can enjoy the idyllic scenery, passing through a tunnel on the way, which is lit up inside, and feeling refreshed. We paid the one-way fare, visited the Yamba Dam, and returned to the starting point on foot on the way back. It is a hiking trail, so you can enjoy seeing the waterfall and, at this time of year, the autumn leaves. ↓🚗💨 ★Yamba Dam Kawaharahata, Naganohara-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture Destination of the bicycle trolley "Yamba Dam" This dam is used for flood control and water utilization, such as flood control for the downstream Tone River and power generation by Gunma Prefecture. When you arrive, you can take an elevator from the bottom of the dam to the top of the dam and freely tour it. There is also a facility called "Yamba Chaya" that offers snacks and souvenirs inside the dam. You can view Lake Yatsuba Agatsuma from the snack corner, and you can also eat on the terrace. ↓🚗💨 ★ Onsen Zanmai no Yado Shima Tamura 4180 Oaza Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture Established 500 years ago, it is famous as an "onsen zanmai no yado" where you can enjoy the private hot spring that springs from the riverbed. The rooms are purely Japanese style. There are three types of rooms, and you can relax while listening to the sound of the babbling water. The hot spring that springs from the riverbed and flows naturally The amount of hot water that springs from the private hot spring is 1600 liters per minute A hot spring that is gentle on the skin It has long been counted as one of the "three major hot springs in Japan for gastrointestinal diseases" and is said to be effective against gastrointestinal diseases. It also contains a lot of "metasilicic acid" that is said to promote collagen production, and is popular with women as a hot spring for beautiful skin. The open-air bath "Echo of the Forest" is a spectacular sight with the trees reflected in the water. ↓🚶🏻 ★Sekizenkan Shima Onsen, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture "Sekizenkan" stands on the banks of the Shinyu River. A collaboration between Sekizenkan and the bright red Keiun Bridge across from the main building. The main building, which is said to be the oldest wooden bathhouse building in Japan, is also designated as an important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture. Japan's oldest bathhouse building is said to be one of the models for "Spirited Away." The lit-up view was different from the daytime and was even more fantastical😍. [Day 2] ★Okushima Lake Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture The beautiful "Shima Blue" lake surface is most beautiful in May. The blue color changes subtly depending on the season, the amount of sunlight, and the time of day. The bluest time is from March to May when meltwater flows in. The recommended time is from 10:00 to 14:00 on a clear day. I was so impressed by the blueness of the lake! 😍😍😍 The blue of the sky, the white clouds, the green, and the blue of the lake surface are spectacular. You can drive around the lake (one-way), and there are two observation decks, and if you go a little further you can see the waterfall. You should be able to see the floating islands that only appear when the new leaves are in bloom, but maybe because of the heat? There was not enough water to make them. You can also enjoy activities such as SUP and canoeing. The autumn leaves are also spectacular. Why not come and visit...↓🚗💨 ★Iris Hill 3860-1 Nakagokan Kaminohara, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture A botanical garden with a stunning contrast to the blue sky. Various flowers bloom in the garden of about 3.0 hectares carved into a hilly area surrounded by greenery. ↓🚗💨 ★ Konnyaku Park 204-1 Oaza Obata, Kanra-cho, Kanra-gun, Gunma A facility where you can learn about konnyaku through factory tours and experiences. Panels display the history and culture of konnyaku in an easy-to-understand manner. Experience making konnyaku and konnyaku jelly by hand, and color magic to color konnyaku. The free buffet corner with a variety of konnyaku dishes is very popular. ↓🚗💨 ★ Kanra Comprehensive Park 161-1 Oaza Obata, Kanra-cho, Kanra-gun, Gunma A seasonal feature of early summer: about 420 umbrellas! The 85-meter-long Umbrella Road, with seven colorful umbrellas that stand out against the sky and greenery, is about 85 meters long. The seven colorful umbrellas stand out against the sky and greenery. ★ Usui Third Bridge (Megane Bridge) Sakamoto, Matsuida-cho, Annaka-shi, Gunma Prefecture The largest brick arch bridge in Japan, with 4 spans, a length of 91m, and a height of 31m. ★ Yakiniku Aozora 2809-1 Shibukawa, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture A yakiniku restaurant loved by locals. Very popular! All the blue and red signboard meats that you see all the time on the way to Ikaho Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen are fresh meat that has never been frozen. Gunma residents often eat ramen at yakiniku restaurants, and the kalbi ramen is also very popular. #Sakura2024 #Gunma #Shiman Onsen #Lake #Trip #Leisure #Hot Springs #Hot Springs Inn #Hot Springs Trip #Photogenic Spot