Shirakawa Lake's Submerged Forest: A Unique Spring Attraction
Located in Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture, in Japan's Tohoku region, Shirakawa Lake's "Submerged Forest" is a rare and spectacular sight that emerges for just two months in spring. As snowmelt floods the lake, the willow trees become partially submerged, creating a truly photogenic and ethereal reflection on the water's surface.

This unique natural phenomenon offers significant potential for developing new canoe tours and gaining media exposure as a must-see scenic spot, especially with the possibility of nighttime illuminations.

Access from the greater Tokyo metropolitan area is surprisingly convenient, and we can easily propose itinerary combinations with other surrounding tourist attractions. We encourage you to consider the Submerged Forest for attracting new customer segments and creating highly buzzworthy tour packages.

Beyond spring, Iide Town offers a variety of other activities, including "Juhyo" (snow monster) trekking, more breathtaking canoe tours, and scenic countryside cycling.