Lake Hibara
| Lake Hibara | |
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Lake Hibara viewed from north of Mount Bandai
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| Location | Kitashiobara |
| Coordinates | 37°41′0″N 140°3′20″E / 37.68333°N 140.05556°ECoordinates: 37°41′0″N 140°3′20″E / 37.68333°N 140.05556°E |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Surface area | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.13 km3 (110,000 acre·ft) |
| Shore length1 | 31.5 km (19.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 822.0 m (2,696.9 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Hibara (桧原湖 Hibara-ko?) is a lake located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and is the largest of the lakes in the Bandai-kōgen highlands.
A mesotrophic lake, Lake Hibara was formed as a result of the July 15, 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. The resulting debris avalanche created a natural dam that then filled with water, submerging Hibara Village (桧原村 Hibara-mura?). The remains of Hibara Village still lie at the bottom of the lake.
A tourist industry has built up around Lake Hibara, offering hiking trails, pleasure cruises, and campgrounds and other lodging. In the winter, ice fishing is popular.
Lake Hibara with snow
Looking south
Submerged torii from the former location of Hibara Village.
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