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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake.

Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake hiking trail.

Swan maiden statue at Lake Yogo.

Swan maiden's tree

Lake Yogo as seen from Yogo Station. The swan maiden's tree (where she hung her clothes) is on the right.

This is the tree where the swan maiden hung her robe before bathing in the lake. A sign next to it explains the legend. Lake Yogo is Japan's most noted lake for the swan maiden story.

Swan maiden's tree

About Lake Yogo's swan maiden.

JR Yogo Station on the Hokuriku Line.

Yogo Station

Map of Lake Yogo.

Lake Yogo Tourist House. They sell local products.

Map of the area around Lake Yogo.

Lake Yogo Visitors Center

Green stuff going across the lake.

Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge at the southern tip of the lake. It affords a scenic view of the lake. This is a national pension so prices are affordable. 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘

Heron with a frog.

Black kite

Black kite going for a frog caught by another bird.

Green growth in Lake Yogo created during the hot summer.

Lake Yogo and autumn flowers

Lake Yogo in winter as seen from Yogo Station.

Train at Yogo Station in winter.

Yogo Station platform in winter.

Path to Yogo Station from platform

Yogo Station platform now has a roof.

Yogo Station

Lake Yogo map. At the top is Yogo Station. There is a road going around the entire lake. It is easily walkable or great for bicycling (rentable at the train station).

Cherry trees in winter.

During winter in Jan. 2006, when it snowed a lot, I walked around the lake starting from Yogo Station.

Fishing pier

Little winter fish. Fishing is a business at Lake Yogo.

The road going to the minshuku was cleared of snow on one side of the lake.

Snowscape, Lake Yogo

Cherry trees

Water's edge

The sun came out.

Looking toward Yogo Station.

Road cleared of snow for cars. Different story on the other side of the lake though.

Looking toward Yogo Station

Where the water meets the ice. About one-fourth of the lake was iced over.

Ice and water

Ducks on ice

Lake Yogo in winter

Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge at the southern tip of the lake. It affords a scenic view of the lake. This is a national pension so prices are affordable. 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘

Great view from the Yogoko-so lodge 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘からの景色

Dining room at Yogoko-so lodge. This is where I took a lunch break. Great place to warm up (especially your feet). 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘

Lunch at Yogoko-so lodge: Eel (unagi) and udon noodles. I think it was 700 yen or so.

Snow clearer

Dead end. Right after the lodge, the road was closed due to snow. But I decided to walk over the snow in order to walk around the entire lake. I knew there were some great shots to be had on the other side of the lake. But it almost froze my feet.