You’ll see the reflection of the snow-clad peak of Mount Iide rising beyond the pale green of the budding trees, as guides lead you in canoes through the forest and onto the lake. It is a stunning experience for anyone interested in new and unusual outdoor activities.

Each spring, a submerged forest appears at Lake Shirakawa in Japan’s Tohoku region. As the thick snow of winter melts, the white yanagi trees are soaked up to the trunk, making it appear as though they are growing straight out of the clean, blue waters of the lake.

Aokigahara (青木ヶ原, 'Blue Tree Meadow'), also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai), is a forest on the northwestern flank of the Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan, thriving on 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of hardened lava laid down …

At Shirakawa Lake, located at the foot of the Iide mountain range, trees are submerged up to their trunks in water only in spring when the water level rises due to melting snow, creating a fantastic scene of a submerged forest.The contrast between the willow trees that have begun to sprout and Mt. Iide covered with lingering snow is truly a ...

Jun 14, 2021 · Lake Shusen is between two dams, and the water level rises around this time due to melting snow and the speed at which they release the water into the Tama River below. This area is also...

Apr 10, 2023 · Imagine gliding over clear water among a lush green forest that you soon discover emerges from deep below the surface. This surreal phenomena is the result of a unique collaboration between the local farmers of the town of Iide and Mother Nature herself.

This is the submerged forests of Iide, high up in the mountains of the Okitama region of Yamagata promising guests a one of a kind experience kayaking and canoeing through green forests that emerge from deep below the waterline. From 24,000 yen per person (with a minimum of 2 participants – solo travelers, please inquire!)

Feb 28, 2024 · The submerged forest of Lake Shirakawa is a mysterious spring scenery on the lake that is only available for one month. A large amount of water from early spring's melting snow flows in, creating a fantastic sight where fresh green …

Apr 26, 2024 · Enjoy the unique scenery of Tohoku in spring, where you can still see traces of winter amidst the warm sunshine. As the snow melts, you can witness breathtaking views that are exclusive to this time of year♪. At Lake Shirakawa in Yamagata Prefecture, a submerged forest emerges for only two months in spring!

The mysterious scenery of Lake Shirakawa in the town of Iide in southern Yamagata Prefecture can be seen only during two months in spring. In spring, a large amount of melt water flows into Lake Shirakawa from the Iide mountain range, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, where there is heavy snowfall.