Lake Taisetsu
大雪湖
A man-made lake on the upper Ishikari River, formed by the Taisetsu Dam, reflecting the Ishikari Range. It is the transfer point for shuttle buses to Ginsendai and the Daisetsu Kogen Onsen.
Lake Taisetsu is a man-made lake formed when the Taisetsu Dam, completed in 1975, impounded water on the upper Ishikari River. It lies east of Sounkyo, where National Routes 39 and 273 meet. Viewpoints on the lakeshore look out over the Ishikari Range and the eastern peaks of Daisetsuzan, and the scene is especially beautiful on misty mornings. The lakeside has a parking area and a rest house. During the peak autumn foliage season, it serves as a transfer point for shuttle buses to Ginsendai and the Daisetsu Kogen Onsen. Admission is free, and it is an easy stop on a self-drive trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Obako Gorge
- Ginsendai
- Ginga & Ryusei Falls
- Momijidani Trail, Sounkyo
- Mikuni Pass & Matsumi Bridge
- Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway
- Sounkyo Onsen & Ice Fall Festival
- Daisetsu Kogen Onsen & Marsh Trail