Lake Sai no ko
Lake Sai no ko is a small lake to the west of Lake Chuzenji. This lake was once connected to Lake Chuzenji, but sediment from rivers separated the bodies of water. The fertile soil here allows Japanese ash trees (Fraxinus mandshurica var. japonica) and other trees to thrive along its peaceful shores. Visitors can fully immerse themselves in nature here, enjoying the crystal-clear waters and pure air interrupted only by the sound of the breeze and birdsong. You may hear the calls of the deer, or maybe even encounter one.
To protect the pristine ecosystem, only pedestrians and low-emission buses are allowed into this environment. A short, 30-minute hike to Lake Sai no ko from Senjugahama Beach takes visitors through attractive woodland.