Lake Yogo
A lake 6.4 meters in circumference located in Kawanami Yogo-cho, Nagahama City. Many curious legends are connected to the lake, such as the Swan maiden and the legend of Princess Kikuishi, and the lake is also known as “Mirror Lake.” The lake is a popular destination for Japanese pond smelt fishing in winter, while in spring visitors come to enjoy the sight of the blossoms of the rapeseed plants and Oshima and yaezakura cherry trees which grow along the shore. The Lake Yogo Chery Blossom Festival is held here when the cherry trees come into bloom.