Mikurigaike
Also written: みくりが池 · 御栗池
A volcanic lake in the Northern Alps located at an altitude of 2405 meters. Its deep blue surface reflects the Tateyama Mountain upside down, creating a mystical and spectacular view.
An Illustrated Japan / Toyama / Famous Views
About this place
Mikurigaike at 2,405-2,410 meters in Murodo, Tateyama Town, Toyama is the most beautiful of six Murodo crater lakes, circumference about 630 meters (environment ministry data) or 631 meters local, depth 15 meters, area 30,000 sq meters, formed roughly 10,000 years ago during Tateyama's latest eruption, dammed by lava. It is the largest and deepest tarn in Murodo Daira plateau. In Shinto mountain worship, the lake enshrines Gozen-iryo shrine, considered sacred, and once pilgrims drank its water for purification before climbing Mt. Tateyama's Ojama Shrine. Water stays cold year-round, freezing until June, but July-September its deep indigo reflects Tateyama peaks creating a classic mirror image. Alpine plants like chinguruma and iwaicho ring the shoreline, with designated trails to prevent trampling. Wooden boardwalks and stone paths guide visitors. Storms can appear suddenly at altitude. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, Preserved reverence sustains its lasting worth.
