Lake Unagi
鰻池
A small volcanic crater lake beside Lake Ikeda. The hot-spring village on its shore still cooks food using geothermal steam in traditional 'sume' ovens.
Lake Unagi is a round volcanic crater lake (maar) about 4 km around, lying east of Lake Ikeda. The small Unagi hot-spring village on its shore still keeps the 'sume' steam ovens, which use geothermal steam for cooking. At the public Unagi Onsen facility, visitors can use the steam ovens to steam their own eggs, sweet potatoes and vegetables. The day-use hot spring next door is simple and unpretentious. Saigo Takamori is said to have stayed here to soak in the hot springs, and the scene also appears in a taiga drama. The quiet path around the lake is good for a walk. Admission is free. It is about 20 minutes by car from Ibusuki Station and can be combined with a visit to Lake Ikeda.
Opening hours
Open all day (steam cooking approx. 09:00-17:00)
Nearby sights
- Ibusuki no Tamatebako Limited Express
- Lake Ikeda
- Tamatebako Onsen
- Nishi-Oyama Station
- Ibusuki Sand Bath
- Flower Park Kagoshima
- Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi
- Mount Uomidake