Daigenta Canyon & Lake
大源太キャニオン
A lake and gorge at the foot of Mount Daigenta, known as the “Oriental Matterhorn,” with emerald water and autumn foliage reflected on the lake. It is a popular red-leaf spot in Yuzawa.
Daigenta Canyon lies in the Asahara area east of Echigo-Yuzawa. Daigenta Lake is a small reservoir with jade-green water, backed by the sharp peak of Mount Daigenta (1,598 meters), nicknamed the “Oriental Matterhorn.” There is a suspension bridge, trails and a campground by the lake. In summer, you can camp and swim, and the autumn foliage reflected on the water is most beautiful from late October to early November. Admission is free. It takes about 20 minutes to drive from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, and there is no public transport. The road is closed in winter. Climbing Mount Daigenta is an intermediate-to-advanced route and requires proper equipment.
Opening hours
May–Nov (road closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Iwappara Ski Resort
- Ponshukan Sake Museum (Echigo-Yuzawa)
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen Town
- Yukiguni-kan Museum
- Maiko Snow Resort
- Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alp no Sato
- Takahan Ryokan Kasumi Room
- Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort