[Yamagata Prefecture] A spring-only seasonal sight! The submerged forest at Lake Shirakawa

Lake Shirakawa is located deep in the mountains of Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture. Lake Shirakawa is an artificial lake created by damming the Shirakawa Dam. When spring arrives and a large amount of meltwater from the Iide mountain range flows into the dam lake, the white willow trees appear submerged, creating the "submerged forest of Lake Shirakawa." The best season is from March to mid-April, when the lake shore is enveloped in the white of the white willow trees before they sprout, along with the remaining snow on the lake shore. From mid-April to mid-May, the snow melts, the white willows sprout, and the lake turns emerald green. After mid-May, the water in the dam lake is drained for rice planting, and the lake is filled with water. It seems that it will return to its original state. And what never ceases to captivate photography lovers is the time when the night is just beginning to lighten. On a clear, windless morning, as the sun rises, morning mist rises due to radiation cooling. It is the height of mysterious beauty, and it takes your breath away. By the way, some people enjoy canoeing and kayaking through the morning mist. Early morning tours are also held, and some people enjoy it with their own canoes. At this time, the morning mist started to rise before 5:00 and disappeared around 5:40. Please go and see the spectacular view as a reward for getting up early. #tripdomestictravel #yamagataprefecture #spectacularview #lake