Lake Kizaki
Lake Scenic Nagano lake popular for windsurfing
In Nagano Prefecture, Lake Kizaki draws summer visitors for swimming, windsurfing, lakeside rentals, and panoramic mountain views.
Lake Kizaki is a small freshwater lake in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, known locally as Kizaki-ko and used for outdoor recreation. It is a regional leisure destination rather than a large alpine reservoir.
The lake is used for boating, swimming and lakeside camping, and has facilities aimed at day visitors and families. Holiday accommodations and seasonal activities cluster on the shoreline during warmer months.
The lake area developed as a recreational spot in the 20th century with incremental additions of beaches and campsites; local municipalities have promoted it for outdoor tourism. Management has focused on maintaining water quality and shore facilities for visitors.
Geographically it lies in inland Nagano Prefecture amid hilly terrain and farmland. The nearest larger settlements are the small towns and villages of the surrounding Nagano highlands.
- Recreation: Lake sits at the foot of mountain scenery and is used for small-boat recreation, swimming and seasonal camping.
- Access: Accessible by regional roads from nearby towns and serves as a quiet alternative to larger alpine resorts.
Best Time to Visit Lake Kizaki #
Best visited late spring through summer for warm weather and water activities, with summer being the busiest time.
Weather & Climate near Lake Kizaki #
Lake Kizaki's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1302 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
