Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Lake Suwa

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Lake Suwa

諏訪湖
alternative words: Suwa lake, Lake Suwako, Suwako, Suwa ko, Suwa
keywords: lake , nagano , tourist resort
related topics: Nagano prefecture , Suwataisha shrine , Tenryu river
related web sites: http://www.icon.pref.nagano.jp/usr/ro-suwa/ , http://www.janis.or.jp/ja/suwako/ , http://resort.wide-suwa.com
explanation: Situated at the center of Nagano prefecture, Suwako is the biggest lake of no volcanic origin located in mountains. It attracts many tourists for Suwataisha shrine, fireworks in summer and skating in winters. It forms the source of Tenry river and the fishing is abundant due to its nutritive value. Suwako is surrounded by towns such as Okaya, Suwa, Shimosuwa and suffers recently water pollution. Its surface is 14.1 km2 and the depth 7.6m.