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Lake Hyōko is a 281-hectare reservoir area in the city of Agano, Niigata, Japan. The reservoir was created in 1639 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It is noted for its abundant and diverse bird life, and is an important overwintering grounds for Whooper swans and Tundra swans.
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Hyokosuikin Park
313-1 Suibara, Agano, Niigata 959-2013, Japan
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Daigo
18-11 Tojocho, Agano, Niigata 959-2022, Japan
まいどや
1 Chome-13-28 Chuocho, Agano, Niigata 959-2021, Japan
Masuya
1 Chome-1-35 Chuocho, Agano, Niigata 959-2021, Japan
Wataridori
2 Chome-10-11 Chuocho, Agano, Niigata 959-2021, Japan
Satomi
7-9 Okayamacho, Agano, Niigata 959-2025, Japan
古川亭すしの助
2-chōme-9 Chūōchō, Agano, Niigata 959-2021, Japan
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Lake Hyōko

Agano, Niigata, Japan
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Lake Hyōko is a 281-hectare reservoir area in the city of Agano, Niigata, Japan. The reservoir was created in 1639 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It is noted for its abundant and diverse bird life, and is an important overwintering grounds for Whooper swans and Tundra swans.

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attractions: Hyokosuikin Park, restaurants: Daigo, まいどや, Masuya, Wataridori, Satomi, 古川亭すしの助
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Nearby attractions of Lake Hyōko

Hyokosuikin Park

Hyokosuikin Park

Hyokosuikin Park

4.1

(875)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Experience at Kikusui Sake Brewery Sake tasting & brewery tour
Tue, Dec 16 • 10:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Lake Hyōko

Daigo

まいどや

Masuya

Wataridori

Satomi

古川亭すしの助

Daigo

Daigo

4.1

(223)

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まいどや

まいどや

4.4

(4)

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Masuya

Masuya

3.9

(61)

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Wataridori

Wataridori

3.6

(60)

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5.0
1y

Definitely a must- go experience if you are visiting Niigata, it is only 30mins by car from Niigata town center. If you want to see the swans flying off, go just before sunrise. In my case, sunrise was 6:55am, I arrived at 6:45am, some of them woke up and some still sleeping, very noisy indeed! Then groups of swans started to fly off to the rice fields at 7am, one after another for about 2 hours, then may be only 20% were still at the lake by 9am. If you want to see them flying back, the lady who works at the lakeside cafe told me the swans started to fly back from 330pm to 530pm. Feeding times by the park ranger are at 9am, 11am and 3pm everyday but it is mainly to see flocks of ducks fighting rather...

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5.0
7y

位於新瀉東北方的阿賀野市,這裡從新瀉市開車過來,大約三十至四十分鐘。

而這裡最知名的賞櫻景點之一,便是在冬季有著五、六千隻天鵝、近萬隻小水鴨、綠頭鴨、青頭潛鴨過境覓食的「瓢湖」

瓢(ひょうたん),就是葫蘆的意思,這裡原來是江戶時代,為了農業蓄水所開鑿成的人工池,一大一小的四方形池面,從上方鳥瞰,像是個葫蘆一般,因此得名。

而會吸引天鵝前來的原因,則是因為昭和25年(西元1950年)時,當地居民「吉川重三郎」看著瓢湖上飛舞的白鳥們前來覓食,心生同情,便開始撒餌餵養湖畔的鳥群。

結果一餵,便讓鳥群們的心留在此處了,每一年都會飛回瓢湖,接受老翁的餵養,如今三代目名人(白鳥おじさん)齊藤功站在湖中撒餌被鳥群包圍的樣子,簡直就像是守護此處的仙人一般。

而群鳥飛舞的如此奇景,也在昭和29年時,被日本政府,列為「国の天然記念物」

據說花了整整四年期間才了解天鵝們愛吃的東西,如今現代仍然可在湖畔購買到飼料,注意其他地方買來的食物,可是禁止餵養的喔。

(每日的固定餵食時間有三次:早上9點、早上11點、下午3點,想觀看的朋友可別錯過)

從停車場走過天橋,便可眺望瓢湖整片的美景,襯著後方五頭連峰的雪景,優美壯觀。

櫻花步道的入口處左邊,便是可以欣賞壯觀鳥禽飛舞搶食的「觀察舍」 其實就是土產店,除了有販售以天鵝為主的各式商品意外,天氣冷的時候,可以坐在裡頭欣賞成群的天鵝跟鴨子。

看地上飄落的花瓣,偶爾一陣風吹來,還能看到少少的「櫻吹雪」,看來此處的櫻花,已經是屬於百分之百滿開的狀態。

瓢湖周圍,多是顏色素雅,恬淡帶著優美粉紅色的染井吉野櫻,這種接近純白的顏色,對日本人來說象徵吉祥、貞潔,清爽的彩度,也許也影響了日本人獨特的設計美學,如果來此賞花的話,建議穿著不要太鮮豔,以免多少破壞了畫面。

左邊是天鵝飼料販售處(一袋100円),右邊則是觀察湖面的「觀察舍」

瓢湖群花開展的樣貌,成了一座淡雅粉紅的隧道,看了讓人深感舒心,雖然我們在此停留時間不長,但無論舉頭側目,全是這種優雅的粉紅色,或是後方山脈的雪景,這種清淡而壯闊的景色,就像此處的空氣一樣,光是站在這裡,好像就能成...

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4.0
6y

so many swans & ducks. Just sit & relax here. Feels good. Peaceful & fresh air. Small play ground for kids in the back. Also, there are some peacock as well. Vehicle parking &...

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rosa chanrosa chan
Definitely a must- go experience if you are visiting Niigata, it is only 30mins by car from Niigata town center. If you want to see the swans flying off, go just before sunrise. In my case, sunrise was 6:55am, I arrived at 6:45am, some of them woke up and some still sleeping, very noisy indeed! Then groups of swans started to fly off to the rice fields at 7am, one after another for about 2 hours, then may be only 20% were still at the lake by 9am. If you want to see them flying back, the lady who works at the lakeside cafe told me the swans started to fly back from 330pm to 530pm. Feeding times by the park ranger are at 9am, 11am and 3pm everyday but it is mainly to see flocks of ducks fighting rather than the swans.
Dipen LamichhaneDipen Lamichhane
so many swans & ducks. Just sit & relax here. Feels good. Peaceful & fresh air. Small play ground for kids in the back. Also, there are some peacock as well. Vehicle parking & entry is free.
カンちゃんカンちゃん
■Googleマップのナビを使って行かれる方は、目的地を「瓢湖」にすると、駐車場に辿り着けないので注意です。 「白鳥会館」とすると、広い市営瓢湖駐車場(無料)に着きます。 日の出とともに飛び立ち始め、頭のすぐ上を飛んで行きます。動画を1点追加しました。 2023.11.5追記 ■瓢湖あやめまつり2024 6月1日(土)から6月23日(日)まで開催中! 16日(日)10時〜15時にはメインイベントがあるそうです。 休日の早朝に出かけてみました。 ちょうど見頃でしたが、まだ日が出たばかりで、山並みをバックに写真を撮るには逆光になってしまったのが残念🥹 写真を追加しました。 2024.6.15追記 ■2022年11月6日朝の様子です。 11月4日には6,010羽の飛来が、確認されたそうです。 11月はシーズン中最も多くの白鳥が、見られるとのことです。 雪が無いので観察するにはいい時期ですが、日中は周辺の田んぼに出かけてしまうので、朝早め(7時前後)に行くのがオススメです。 手が届きそうな近さで、白鳥に会えますよ。
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Definitely a must- go experience if you are visiting Niigata, it is only 30mins by car from Niigata town center. If you want to see the swans flying off, go just before sunrise. In my case, sunrise was 6:55am, I arrived at 6:45am, some of them woke up and some still sleeping, very noisy indeed! Then groups of swans started to fly off to the rice fields at 7am, one after another for about 2 hours, then may be only 20% were still at the lake by 9am. If you want to see them flying back, the lady who works at the lakeside cafe told me the swans started to fly back from 330pm to 530pm. Feeding times by the park ranger are at 9am, 11am and 3pm everyday but it is mainly to see flocks of ducks fighting rather than the swans.
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so many swans & ducks. Just sit & relax here. Feels good. Peaceful & fresh air. Small play ground for kids in the back. Also, there are some peacock as well. Vehicle parking & entry is free.
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■Googleマップのナビを使って行かれる方は、目的地を「瓢湖」にすると、駐車場に辿り着けないので注意です。 「白鳥会館」とすると、広い市営瓢湖駐車場(無料)に着きます。 日の出とともに飛び立ち始め、頭のすぐ上を飛んで行きます。動画を1点追加しました。 2023.11.5追記 ■瓢湖あやめまつり2024 6月1日(土)から6月23日(日)まで開催中! 16日(日)10時〜15時にはメインイベントがあるそうです。 休日の早朝に出かけてみました。 ちょうど見頃でしたが、まだ日が出たばかりで、山並みをバックに写真を撮るには逆光になってしまったのが残念🥹 写真を追加しました。 2024.6.15追記 ■2022年11月6日朝の様子です。 11月4日には6,010羽の飛来が、確認されたそうです。 11月はシーズン中最も多くの白鳥が、見られるとのことです。 雪が無いので観察するにはいい時期ですが、日中は周辺の田んぼに出かけてしまうので、朝早め(7時前後)に行くのがオススメです。 手が届きそうな近さで、白鳥に会えますよ。
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