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Ijira Lake

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Japanese name: 伊自良湖

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WHAT TO DOIjira Lake

A reservoir about 2.4 kilometres around in Yamagata, with boating and fishing.

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A reservoir about 2.4 kilometres around in Yamagata, with boating and fishing.

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Ijirako is an artificial lake in Nagataki, Yamagata, Gifu Prefecture. It is designated a Place of Scenic Beauty of Yamagata City. In 1956 (Showa 31), a plan was made to dam the Ijira River at Nagataki, Ijira Village (now Yamagata), Yamagata District, Gifu Prefecture, to build a reservoir for irrigation of the surrounding area; work began in 1958 (Showa 33), was completed in 1966 (Showa 41), and the lake was finished in October 1969 (Showa 44). Elevation 110 m, area 0.1 km2, circumference about 2.4 km (shoreline 1.8 km). Water depth averages 5.4 m, with a maximum of 10.9 m. Water volume 540,000 m3.

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