Submerged forest at Lake Shirakawa
The Earth's art floating on the lake.
Once a year, this globe of art floats on the lake.
The mystery that only spring can offer.
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. Mornings are especially recommended.
Shirakawa Dam Lakeside Park is also home to a park golf course and an auto campground, where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing (reservations can be made here ). In addition, about a 3-minute drive from the lakeside park is the Genryu no Mori Center, where you can enjoy pottery classes and wreath-making experiences.
Best time to see the submerged forest
Approximately two months each year from late March to mid-May
This view can only be seen for about two months each year, from late March to mid-May.
We expect Golden Week to be very busy,
The best time to visit is on a weekday right after Golden Week.
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Request to everyone
・Please check in at the reception before driving into paid facilities (auto campsites and free sites).
・Littering cigarette butts and empty cans is strictly prohibited.
・Please take responsibility for any trash you bring in and take it home with you.
About Golden Week
During this period, when returning from Shirakawa Dam Lakeside Park, it is expected that there will be heavy congestion when exiting onto National Route 113. Please refer to this map and cooperate in easing traffic congestion.
Regarding photography
There is an auto camping site within Shirakawa Dam Lakeside Park. When taking photographs, please be considerate and refrain from entering any paid facilities.
Parking
During the Golden Week period only, we will set up temporary parking lots and assign guides to help ease traffic congestion, so we would like to ask customers who use the parking lot in Shirakawa Lakeside Park to make a "parking cooperation fee." We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Subsidy period: April 27th to May 6th, 2024 Cars: 1,000 yen / Motorcycles: 500 yen
* Please refrain from parking on the street as it is extremely dangerous.
FAQ
access
The landmark is Shirakawa Onsen Shirakawaso, adjacent to Shirakawa Dam Lakeside Park.
Shirakawa Onsen Shirakawaso Address: 218-1 Kazuma, Iide-machi, Nishiokitama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture Phone: 0238-77-2124
