Sustainable lifestyle in Tokyo, mini trekking at Lake Miyagase
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Mini trekking at Lake Miyagase
I went on a mini trekking trip to Lake Miyagase and Mt.Takatori 706m in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Lake Miyagase
Lake Miyagase is the dammed lake of the Miyagase Dam, located an hour and ten minutes from Tokyo by car.
The Miyagase Dam holds back the Nakatsu River and was completed in December 2000.
So it is not that old.
Water from Lake Miyagase is mainly supplied to Kanagawa Prefecture for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use.
Sightseeing
Lake Miyagase is nice for its harmony with the surrounding landscape and for its historical value.
It’s one of the 100 best dam lakes in Japan.
Around the lake, there are spots with beautiful views and amusement facilities.
A large parking lot has also been built.
Many visitors come here by private car.
The fir trees growing wild in the Miyagase lakeside area are decorated as Christmas trees every December.
At the dam site, there is a museum called the Water and Energy Museum (free of charge).
An incline used in the construction of the dam is operated for sightseeing.
There is a sightseeing boat that connects the dam site to the Toriihara area and the Mizu no Sato area.
Mt.Takatori
I climbed Mt. Takatori from the Water and Energy Museum.
After entering the entrance, the climb continued steeply.
After about 15 minutes, you will come to a bench where you can see the dam.
Another 15 minutes of walking, you will come to an observation point where you can see the entire view of Lake Miyagase.
And there are some benches, so it’s a good place to take pictures and rest.
From there, a 30-minute walk will take you to the top of Mt Takatori.
Summit of Mt.Takatori
There is a tall observatory, and if you climb to the top, you can see Tokyo and Yokohama beautifully.
Then below the observatory, there are tables in the direction of Tokyo and Yokohama, where we can have lunch.
It’s so good to eat in nature!
If you come to Japan why don’t you go on a mini trekking trip?
You will enjoy the nature of Japan!
I’m Nobu, one heart enjoy together!!!