Suiren-numa Pond
睡蓮沼
A small highland marsh lake reflecting the Hakkoda mountain range, where autumn foliage and mountain shadows appear together, making it a spectacular roadside stop.
Suiren-numa lies in a highland marsh on the southeastern foothills of Mount Hakkoda, at an elevation of about 1,000 meters. It takes its name from the small Japanese water lilies that bloom across the lake in summer. On clear days the lake reflects the Hakkoda peaks, including Takada-Ōdake and Iōdake. In early October, the autumn foliage and mountain shadows appear together, making it one of the classic photo spots in Hakkoda. It sits right beside the road, with a parking area and a short wooden boardwalk, and a 20-minute stop is enough. Nearby roads close due to snow in winter and public transport is limited, so driving or joining a sightseeing bus tour is recommended.
Opening hours
All day (winter road closure)
Nearby sights
- Sukayu Onsen
- Jogakura Bridge
- Tsuta-numa Pond
- Hakkoda Ropeway
- Oirase Gorge
- Choshi Otaki Falls
- Lake Towada
- Towada Shrine