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Once a year, the Art of the Earth floats on the lake.
When the snowmelt from early spring flows into Lake Shirakawa and the lake fills with water, you can see the fantastical sight of fresh green white willows growing out of the water.
It's a work of art made of the earth floating on the lake. Please come and see this mystical sight, which is only available for about two months from late March to mid-May. The view is especially recommended in the early morning.
The White Submerged Forest
From late March to mid-April, before the trees of Shirakawa Lake's submerged forest begin to sprout, a serene world blanketed in white, accompanied by the remaining snow on the lakeshore, unfolds. This season is known as the "White Submerged Forest." It is a time when the blue of the sky reflected on the water's surface and the silhouettes of snow-capped mountains are particularly beautiful. A highlight of this season is the canoe tours that navigate through the ice remaining on the lake's surface.
The Green Submerged Forest
From mid-April to mid-May, as the white willows begin to sprout, the lake takes on a deeper green hue, transforming into the "Green Submerged Forest." You can peacefully enjoy the scenery while listening to the chirping of river birds. By late May, as the rice planting season begins, the water level gradually decreases, revealing the ground from beneath the lake, and the scenery transitions into the summer appearance of Shirakawa Lake.
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The submerged forest of Shirakawa Lake is captivating even at night. On calm nights with