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Hachirogata in Akita Prefecture once boasted an area of 220 square kilometers and was known as the second largest lake in Japan after Lake Biwa
The origins of Lake Hachirogata
It is said that long ago, sandbars formed from the Yoneshiro River to the north and the Omono River to the south due to sedimentation, and reached the remote island of Mt. Kanpu in what is now Oga City, forming the Oga Peninsula, a complex land-tied island. The remains of sea lake is Lagoon Hachirogata.
It was once a treasure trove of marine resources, but was wiped out by large-scale land reclamation projects
Also known as Lake Koto, this brackish lake was connected to the Sea of Japan by the Funakoshi Railway. Although it was only 4-5m deep, it was home to a wide variety of fish, including smelt, icefish, and gobies, and the large quantities of algae harvested there were an essential resource for fertilizer
However, in 1957, with the start of a national project known as the National Land Reclamation ProjectOgatamura . Ogatamura subsequently became famous not only for its rice production but also for its melon and apple production, a status that continues to this day.
The Hachirogata Regulating Pond, where you can feel the remnants of Lake Hachirogata
The Lake Hachirogata Reservoir , located in the southern part of Ogata Village, is a place where you can see remnants of the lake's past as Japan's second largest lake .
Hachirogata Lake Reservoir as seen from the summit of Mt. Kanpu in Oga City
It is also famous as a fishing spot for black bass and smelt, and you can see elegant boats sailing here. Although it is a remnant lake, it is quite vast and retains a strong remnant of its past
Ogata Village | Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Road
Ogata Village Sakura and Nanohana Road a 20-minute drive from Hachirogata Station on the JR Ou Main Line , is popular every year around Golden Week, when visitors can enjoy the spectacular, endless view of the gorgeous combination of cherry blossoms and nanohana flowers.
There is a cherry blossom viewing parking space called Sakura Spot on the side of the road, so you can park your car and enjoy the cherry blossoms at your leisure
A longitude and latitude intersection marker tower with round numbers for latitude and longitude, and a mountain at 0 meters above sea level?
the Latitude and Longitude Intersection Marker Tower a unique spot unique to Ogata Village, is a monument erected at a latitude and longitude intersection. Although there are many points where latitude and longitude intersect, this is the only place in Japan where they intersect at the beautiful numbers 40 degrees north latitude and 140 degrees east longitude
Ogata Fuji
also Ogata Fuji, the lowest Mount Fuji in Japan , which is known as Mount Fuji that is 0 meters above sea level.
The legend of Hachirotaro passed down in Lake Hachirogata
is home to of Hachirotaro , which spans three lakes: Lake Towada, which straddles Aomori Prefecture, and Lake Tazawa, which is in Senboku City
The story can be briefly summarized as follows: Hachirotaro was a hunter who became a superhuman after a certain incident and became the lord of Lake Towada. However, he was defeated in a battle with a high priest and fled to Lake Tazawa, where he was united with Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa. He then escaped from his pursuers and made it to Lake Hachirogata, where he became a dragon god
Isn't it quite rare for a legend to be passed down over such a wide area?
Lake Hachirogata can no longer be seen. It's hard to believe that such a lake existed in the Tohoku region. I also feel sad and wonder why it was reclaimed. However, at the time, it must have been necessary for the people living in that area
It's not far from the center of Akita city, so if you're visiting Akita, it might be worth taking a little trip to experience the remnants of the huge lake that once stood there
Ogata Village＜Information＞
Name: Ogata Village (Hachirogata Reclaimed Land)
Address: Ogata Village, Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture
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