Lake Iruka

Overview

Lake Iruka is an artificial agricultural reservoir located in Iruka in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, within the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park. Its total storage capacity reaches 18,479,000 cubic meters.

Highlights

• ●A large-scale agricultural reservoir with a total capacity of 18,479,000 cubic meters
• ●Waterside scenery set within the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park
• ●A reservoir selected for the Ministry of Agriculture's "100 Best Reservoirs"
• ●A historic irrigation facility registered as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure

History

Lake Iruka is an artificial agricultural reservoir located in Iruka in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. On 25 March 2010 it was selected as one of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "100 Best Reservoirs." In 2015 it was further registered as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Its scale and value as a facility supporting agricultural water are widely recognized.

Map

35.3417, 136.9975 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Stand by the shore and take in the expanse of the large reservoir
2. 2Walk along the waterside while sensing the natural setting of the quasi-national park
3. 3Learn the background of its selection as a top reservoir and irrigation heritage
4. 4Head to nearby attractions after enjoying the waterside scenery

Did you know?

💡 Lake Iruka was selected as one of the Ministry of Agriculture's "100 Best Reservoirs" and is registered as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure.

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