An Illustrated Japan / Niigata / Townscape & Scenery
Also written: 白鳥の飛来地（瓢湖） · 天鹅飞来地（瓢湖）
Each winter thousands of swans migrate from Siberia to Hyoko Lake, where they glide gracefully across the snowy landscape, attracting birdwatchers and photographers from around the world.
Hyoko Lake (Swan Wintering Ground) in Niigata – Each winter thousands of swans migrate from Siberia to Hyoko Lake, where they glide gracefully across the snowy landscape, attracting birdwatchers and photographers from around the world. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.
