Lake Kizaki
木崎湖
Lake Kizaki, during winter
Location of Lake Kizaki in Japan.
Location of Lake Kizaki in Japan.
Lake Kizaki
木崎湖
Coordinates36°33′N 137°50′E / 36.550°N 137.833°E / 36.550; 137.833
TypeMesotrophic lake
Catchment area22 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Basin countriesJapan
Max. length2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Max. width1.2 km (0.75 mi)
Surface area1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Average depth17.9 m (59 ft)
Max. depth29.5 m (97 ft)
Water volume0.025 km3 (20,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length17 km (4.3 mi)
Surface elevation764 m (2,507 ft)
IslandsNone
SettlementsNear Ōmachi, Nagano
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Kizaki (木崎湖, Kizaki-ko) is a lake, situated near Ōmachi, Nagano, Japan, and located at the foot of the northern Japanese Alps mountain range. Mesotrophic and subalpine in nature, numerous lakeside attractions surround the lake, with the locale being a popular lakeside resort. Kizaki is also one of the "Nishina Three Lakes", which include Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna.

Geography

Lake Kizaki has a maximum length of 2.7 km and a maximum width of 1.2 km, with the altitude of its surface reaching 764 m and its catchment area being 22 square kilometers.

Transport

There are three train stations located near Kizaki Lake: Shinano-Kizaki, Inao, and Uminokuchi, all on the JR Ōito Line.

See also