Lake Aoki (Nishina Three Lakes)
青木湖（仁科三湖）
The largest and clearest of the Nishina Three Lakes south of Hakuba, with highly transparent water, suitable for kayaking, SUP, and lakeside drives.
Lake Aoki lies in the northern part of Omachi City. Together with Lake Nakatsuna and Lake Kizaki, it forms the Nishina Three Lakes. It is the largest and has the clearest water, fed by groundwater, and its surface reflects the peaks of the Northern Alps. In summer, you can try kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and camping by the lake. In autumn, the shores turn red, and early-winter morning mist creates a lovely atmosphere. To the south, Lake Kizaki has hot spring inns and facilities for fishing and boating. Lake Nakatsuna is also beautiful in spring, with cherry blossoms and water reflections. The three lakes are spread along Route 148 and the Oito Line, about 15-20 minutes by car from Hakuba, so you can easily visit them in sequence.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Himekawa River Source
- Hakuba Goryu & Hakuba 47
- Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
- Oide Park & Suspension Bridge
- Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort
- Happo Pond
- Hakuba Happo Onsen
- Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Harbor