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Lake Ogawara

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Japanese name: 小川原湖

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Lake Ogawara
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WHAT TO DOLake Ogawara

The largest lake in the prefecture, yielding smelt and icefish, with sand beaches along its shore.

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The largest lake in the prefecture, yielding smelt and icefish, with sand beaches along its shore.

About this place

Lake Ogawara (小川原湖, Ogawarako) is Japan's eleventh largest lake (by area) and the largest in Aomori Prefecture. It spans the boundaries of the city of Misawa, the town of Tōhoku, and the village of Rokkasho in Kamikita District.

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