Lake Iruka 入鹿池 |
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Location | Inuyama, Aichi |
Coordinates | 35°20′30″N 136°59′51″E / 35.34167°N 136.99750°ECoordinates: 35°20′30″N 136°59′51″E / 35.34167°N 136.99750°E |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | Japan |
Lake Iruka (入鹿池? Irukaike) is a reservoir located near the Meiji Mura theme park in Inuyama, Aichi, Japan.
It is reportedly the second largest reservoir in Japan.
In 1868 the dam holding the reservoir collapsed after heavy rain. In the resulting flood, 941 people lost their lives.
Lake Iruka seen from Mount Owari-Haku
Lake Iruka and Mount Owari-Fuji