Most viewed - Lake Yogo 余呉湖 |
Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo, a small scenic lake next to northern Lake Biwa.404 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument before it was moved to its present location. The swan maiden tree can be seen in the background.347 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake in May.330 views
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Swan maiden statue at Lake Yogo. Monument built in Nov. 1994.194 views
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Heron with a frog at Lake Yogo, Nagahama, Shiga.174 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from the long hiking trail from Mt. Shizugatake. MAP142 views
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Lake Yogo has a nice lakeshore road going completely around the lake. Going counterclockwise is recommended since you'll be closer to the lake edge on the road. In winter, only part of the road is cleared of snow. 125 viewsThe photos below follow a counterclockwise route.
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View of Lake Yogo from the hiking trail from Mt. Shizugatake.121 views
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Memorial for Yogo's war dead.120 views
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Lake Yogo is also noted for the swan maiden legend. There's even a statue monument for her. The pedestal is engraved with "Yogo-ko" (Lake Yogo).118 views
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Swan maiden's tree. A sign next to it explains the legend. Lake Yogo is Japan's most noted lake for the swan maiden story. 余呉湖の衣掛柳117 views
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Autumn wildflowers at Lake Yogo.115 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Yogo Station. The tree where the swan maiden hung her clothing to bathe in the lake is on the right.110 views
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Swan maiden's tree. Sadly, a strong typhoon knocked down this tree and it's no longer here.109 views
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Lake Yogo's swan maiden story.109 views
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JR Yogo Station platform with Lake Yogo in the background. In Sept. after the rice was harvested.109 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.108 views
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Swan maiden tree at Lake Yogo. It's actually not that close to the lake edge. It's a willow tree. (マルバヤナギ) 余呉湖の衣掛柳106 views
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Along the lakeshore road are few monuments like this one for the souls of lake fish.105 views
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Sign indicating the site of the Battle of Shizugatake.104 views
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Rice paddies in late Sept.104 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.104 views
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Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge at the southern tip of the lake when it was still operating. It afforded a scenic view of the lake. This was a national pension, so prices were affordable. 国民宿舎 余呉湖荘102 views*Sadly, after 40 years in business since 1971, this pension closed in Sept. 2013 due to aging facilities that were too expensive to repair.
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In autumn (late Sept.), cosmos autumn flowers along Lake Yogo.102 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.101 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.100 views
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Higan-bana or red spider lily in Sept.100 views
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Lake Yogo is 2.3 km long and 1.2 km wide with a 6.45 km circumference. Maximum depth is 13.3 meters and water surface area is 1.97 sq. km.98 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.98 views
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Lake Yogo's wildlife includes birds like black kites hunting for fish in the lake, mice, frogs, etc Black kites are know to swoop down and steal food from your hand. So watch out if you're eating.56 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.43 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.43 views
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In winter, water fowl rest on the frozen lake surface.42 views
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Restaurant menu of the Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge.42 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.42 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center is near the end of the lake cycling tour. It has a restaurant, gift shop, and exhibition space. 余呉湖 観光館42 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 42 views
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Bus stop at JR Yogo Station. Infrequent buses go to Kinomoto Station.42 views
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Lake Yogo is scenic in all seasons. In April, cherry blossoms bloom along a few parts of the lake.41 views
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Near the Visitors Center is the swan maiden monument.41 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.41 views
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Same view in winter.41 views
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Legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石41 views
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Lake Yogo's mirror surface.41 views
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Lake Yogo sakura.41 views
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JR Yogo Station.41 views
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Inside JR Yogo Station.40 views
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Lake Yogo is a small but scenic and serene lake north of Lake Biwa. Famous for the legend of the swan maiden. You can walk or bicycle around the lake. Near Yogo Station on the JR Hokuriku Line. Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake.40 views
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In May, these white flowers. 40 views
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In winter, dramatic snowscapes around Lake Yogo. The Yogo area sees the most snow in Shiga. 40 views
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Rice paddies at Lake Yogo in late May.40 views
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Autumn cosmos flowers at Lake Yogo.40 views
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About the legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石40 views
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Lake Yogo also has some cherry blossoms. They bloom later or maybe last in Shiga. If you missed the cherry blossoms, come to Lake Yogo.40 views
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Entrance to the long hiking trail to Mt. Shizugatake.40 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.40 views
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Map of Yogo.40 views
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Lake Yogo Visitors Center where you can sell your catch of invasive fish. No English. There's a better tourist center on the other part of the lake.39 views
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Autumn wildflowers at Lake Yogo.39 views
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Lake Yogo is nice and blue in April.39 views
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White flowers along Lake Yogo in late May. 39 views
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Road along Lake Yogo.39 views
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More narrow road along the western shore of Yogo.39 views
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Same spot as previous photo, but in winter.39 views
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Map of Lake Yogo's southern end.39 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.39 views
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Large empty lot was the site of Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge. It was torn down due to old age. 国民宿舎余呉湖荘跡39 views
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Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge closed.39 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.39 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center gift shop.39 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 39 views
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Inside JR Yogo Station, rental bicycles.39 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument is flanked with a number of poetry stone monuments.38 views
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By May 2021, happy to see the swan maiden tree growing anew. Let's hope another swan maiden will now come. Although she should probably bathe with her clothes on instead. Too many perverts these days...38 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.38 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.38 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.38 views
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Lake Yogo playground.38 views
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Mt. Shizugatake has a bald patch where the lookout point is for tourists. Accessible by chair lift on the other side of the mountain.38 views
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Rice paddies in late May.38 views
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Winter.38 views
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Lake Yogo rules. No fishing without permission, no motorboats, no jet skis, and no swimming. That's why it's so nice and serene.38 views
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This substantial-looking monument is for another legend related to Lake Yogo. The legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石38 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms are along the southern and western shores.38 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.38 views
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Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.38 views
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Inside the restaurant of the Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge.38 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.38 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom trees in winter.38 views
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From Mt. Shizugatake, a short downhill trail to Lake Yogo.38 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 38 views
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JR Yogo Station on the Hokuriku Line in 2018. You can rent bicycles inside the station.37 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake. From Shizugatake, there are trails going down to the lake. The long trail is on the right.37 views
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A black kite tries to steal the heron's frog.37 views
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Fishing pier when fishing is in season (usually in winter). Like Lake Biwa, Lake Yogo is full of invasive species, especially bluegill. You can make some money by catching invasive fish and selling them to the local cooperative.37 views
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Stone monument at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.37 views
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Stone monument at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.37 views
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Sadly, in Oct. 2017, a major typhoon knocked down the swan maiden willow tree. Most of the tree had to be cut. This photo was taken in April 2018. 余呉湖の衣掛柳37 views
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More rice paddies along Lake Yogo.37 views
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Lake Yogo has this populated area with rice paddies.37 views
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White flowers along Lake Yogo in late May. 37 views
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Boat dock. Note that swimming is not allowed in Lake Yogo.37 views
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Rice paddies in late Sept.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom petals.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom petals.37 views
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Lake Yogo's mirror surface in winter.37 views
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Lake Yogo in winter has the southern part of the lake freeze over.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.37 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 37 views
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Yogo Station has rental bicycles. Great for cycling around the lake. On foot, it takes at least an hour to walk all around.36 views
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Lake Yogo in late Sept. after the rice was harvested.36 views
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Autumn wildflowers at Lake Yogo.36 views
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Mt. Shizugatake toward the right. One hiking train to Lake Yogo goes along this mountain.36 views
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Snowscape in winter.36 views
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Poetry monuments.36 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.36 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom trees in late May.36 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.36 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.36 views
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From Mt. Shizugatake, a short downhill trail to Lake Yogo.36 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space had a model of Mt. Shizugatake.36 views
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JR Yogo Station.36 views
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Scenery from JR Yogo Station's northern side.36 views
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Hiking trail from Mt. Shizugatake. Heavily wooded with a few clearings.35 views
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Stone monuments at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument. Looks like poetry monuments.35 views
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Swan maiden willow tree. Unknown how old the tree is.35 views
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White flowers along Lake Yogo in late May. Nobody could tell me what kind of flowers they were.35 views
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Hydrangea plants here. They bloom in late June.35 views
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Lake Yogo is also called "Mirror Lake" for its mirror reflections.35 views
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Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.35 views
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Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.35 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.35 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.35 views
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Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake on a day when the lake was green with algae.35 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.35 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.35 views
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Map of Yogo area. This area is also famous for the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583.34 views
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Rice paddies in late May.34 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.34 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.34 views
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Long hiking trail to Mt. Shizugatake.34 views
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JR Yogo Station train platform.34 views
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In winter, most everything is covered with deep snow.33 views
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Rice already harvested by late Sept.33 views
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Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake on a day in Sept. when the lake was green with algae.33 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center restaurant.33 views
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JR Yogo Station train platform.33 views
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From JR Yogo Station on the JR Hokuriku Line, there's a view of Lake Yogo and the rice paddies before it. This is in April when farmers are preparing the soil for rice.32 views
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View from the western shore of Lake Yogo.32 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.32 views
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By late May, rice seedlings already planted and paddies flooded.31 views
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Stone monuments at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.31 views
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Scenery from JR Yogo Station.31 views
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JR Yogo Station as seen from the train platform.30 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake in early June. Although it's close to Lake Biwa, it is totally separate from Lake Biwa.28 views
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