Most viewed - Juniko Twelve Lakes 十二湖 |
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From neighboring Akita Prefecture, entering the town of Fukaura-cho, home of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.65 views
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Fukaura is in southwestern Aomori Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan. Nice coastal scenery on Route 101.64 views
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Although "Juniko" means "Twelve Lakes," there are actually over 30 lakes/ponds in the area. They were created when Mt. Kuzureyama collapsed in 1704 due to an earthquake and dammed nearby rivers which formed the ponds/lakes.30 views
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Mori-no-Bussan Kyororo (森の物産館キョロロ) is where we got off the tour bus. This is a local gift shop selling local produce and snacks. Restrooms and rest house too. We walked to the ponds from here.30 views
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From Kyororo, a 500-meter walk to Ao-Ike Blue Pond.29 views
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How Juniko Lakes were formed and named.28 views
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Ou-Ike Pond as seen from our tour bus. 王池28 views
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Turn right here for the Juniko Lakes.27 views
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There's a narrow lookout deck along the Ao-Ike pond.27 views
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The Music of Water...27 views
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From the road going to/from Juniko Lakes, part of Nihon Canyon with white cliffs can be seen. It was formed by erosion and collapsed mountainsides. 日本キャニオン27 views
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On Route 101 to see the Juniko Lakes (Twelve Lakes) amid the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains (白神山地).26 views
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Along the way, we passed by the large Ketoba-no-Ike Pond (鶏頭場の池), one of the Twelve Juniko Lakes.26 views
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Wakitsubo-no-Ike Pond's Kiyomizu (pure water). 沸壺池の清水25 views
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Wakitsubo-no-Ike Pond's Kiyomizu (pure water). 沸壺池の清水25 views
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Turn right here to follow the road back to Kyororo. It's an uphill road.25 views
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Ou-Ike Pond sign.24 views
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About the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Site. Famous for primeval beech forests left untouched by man.23 views
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Way to Aoike Blue Pond.23 views
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Ao Ike (青池) Blue Pond is perhaps the most famous of the twelve Juniko Lakes. Easily accessible.23 views
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Ao Ike (青池) Blue Pond, one of the 12 Juniko Lakes23 views
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After seeing Ao-Ike blue pond, you can either backtrack and go back to Kyororo Gift Shop or go further and walk through the Japanese beech forest (highly recommended).23 views
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Experience forest bathing in this lush beech forest. Lots of ferns too.23 views
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Forest rules: Do not stray away from the trail. Take your trash home, etc.23 views
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The flora around Juniko Lakes.23 views
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Flowers at Juniko Lakes.23 views
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Wakitsubo-no-Ike Pond 沸壺の池(沸壷の池)is another blue pond along the beech forest trail.23 views
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Kannon statue at Wakitsubo-no-Ike Pond's Kiyomizu (pure water). 沸壺池の清水23 views
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Walking trails along the Juniko Lakes. They are actually ponds (ike). Twelve of the ponds can be seen from the summit of Mt. Okuzure. Perhaps that's why it was named so.22 views
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Passed by the Juniko Visitor Center (十二湖ビジターセンター) which has exhibits of the area's flora and fauna. We didn't stop here though.22 views
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Birds in the forest.22 views
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Sign says "Ao Ike" (青池) or Blue Pond, one of the 12 Juniko Lakes.22 views
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Wakitsubo-no-Ike Pond 沸壺の池(沸壷の池).22 views
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Ochikuchi-no-Ike Pond (落口の池) along the main road.22 views
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Ketoba-no-Ike Pond (鶏頭場の池) was green. It's one of the largest Juniko Lakes with a surface area of 41,150 sq. meters.21 views
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Ao Ike is certainly a beautiful blue.21 views
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Walking trails and roads around Juniko Lakes.20 views
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Way to Wakitsubo-no-Ike Pond 沸壺の池(沸壷の池), another blue pond.20 views
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The beech forest trail eventually goes to the main road.20 views
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