Lake Shirakaba — Attraction in Chino

A highland resort for outdoor lovers

Lake Shirakaba is a mountain resort located at the base of Mt. Yashigamine, at 1500m above sea level. At its center is the lake which gives its name to the area, a 4km-long pool of water surrounded by birch trees.

Lake Shirakaba is a great spot to enjoy outdoor activities. A well-maintained jogging road runs along the length of the lake, there are bikes for rent to explore the grounds and you can find a canoe school and horse-riding facility.

In winter you can have fun in the snow in one of the 3 ski resorts of the area: Royal Hills Ski Resort, 2 in 1 Ski Resort and Ike no Taira Snow Park.

The resort is also a popular among families who can have fun at Ike no Taira Family Land, a local amusement park with plenty of attractions for small kids.

Seasons: *The dates below are approximate and may slightly vary depending on the weather.

Green seasons_ From early April to late September Autumn seasons_ From early to late October Winter seasons_ From December to early April

Flowers:

Golden Acacia_ early June Lily_...

Scenic lake at a sky resort town. We went off-season so there wasn’t much to do, since most stores and restaurants were closed. We skipped the Teddy Bear museum - clearly a tourist trap. The area seems has been a tourist spot since a long time - some shops haven’t seem any renovation and have a retro feel. Lawson convenience store saved our...

Lake Shirakaba has become a tourist destination, but the 3.8km running course around it is a blessing. In summer, university relay teams from all over the country come here for training camps, and bicycle manufacturers' athletes come here, making it a mecca for sports. You'll want to applaud the athletes with...