Discover Lake Miyagase
Lake Miyagase is a man-made lake and functions as a reservoir of Miyagase Dam. The Aikawa Park and Fokkasan Observatory are perfect to take in the wonderful sights. After enjoying the views, you can have traditional experience at Aikawa Park Craft Studio Village or hike up to Mount Takatori.
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Getting around at Lake Miyagase
The easiest way around Lake Miyagase is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Alternatively, you have the option to take a cable car up to the lake.
Getting to Lake Miyagase
Public transportation:
Travelers who come by public transportation will have to transfer at Hon-Atsugi Station. From there, it is a 40 minute bus ride to Lake Miyagase.
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
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by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
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How long to stay at Lake Miyagase
We recommend staying here between half a day and one day.
Hotels near Lake Miyagase
Flights to Lake Miyagase
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
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by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Seasonal information
Scenic rides:
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Incline Piedmont Station: click here to go to the official website
Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
Festivals at Lake Miyagase
There is one well-known festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Miyagase Furusato Fireworks Festival
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Date: August 15th
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Time: 19:30 - 20:00
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