The 'Forest in the Lake' That Appears Only in Spring: Nishiwaga Town's Submerged Forest Reaches Its Best Viewing Time

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The 'Submerged Forest' in Nishiwaga Town, Iwate, a spring tradition where snowmelt submerges trees in the lake, is at its peak. The magical scenery can be enjoyed through late May.

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In Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture, the magical scenery of the 'Submerged Forest' (Suibotsurin), where trees are submerged in water as the lake's water level rises due to snowmelt, is reaching its best viewing time. In 2026, the full water state is expected to be maintained until late May, allowing visitors to enjoy this special landscape that only appears in spring. The 'Submerged Forest', a forest inside a lake that appears only in spring The submerged forest of Nishiwaga Town is a poetic spring feature unique to heavy snowfall areas, created by the snowmelt from the Ou Mountains. As the lake's water level rises, the trees on the shore are submerged, creating a fantastic landscape that looks as if a forest has appeared inside the lake. On windless days, the water surface reflects the scenery like a mirror, and during the hours when it is enveloped in the soft morning mist, it shows an even more mystical expression. The best season is from late April to late May when fresh greenery sprouts This year, the full water condition is expected to be maintained until late May, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery of the submerged forest for a relatively long period. The latest information on the best viewing times will be updated regularly on the Nishiwaga Town Tourism Association's SNS and other channels. Latest information is being regularly updated on the Nishiwaga Town Tourism Association's website and SNS. 3 Recommended Ways to Enjoy Nishiwaga Town's Submerged Forest (1) Scenic Spot 'Yakichidai Park' (Parking available) One of the view spots overlooking the submerged forest. You can view the submerged forest from the 'Orose Suspension Bridge' connecting the parking lot and the park. (The suspension bridge is open from May 1st.) Also, there is a cafe '111coffee' within the park, where you can spend a relaxing time looking at the scenery. A campsite is also attached. For children, the athletic facilities and jumbo slider are also popular. - Yakichidai Park: 240-1, 24

The 'Forest in the Lake' That Appears Only in Spring: Nishiwaga Town's Submerged Forest Reaches Its Best Viewing Time

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