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 at a Glance#
Address: Lake Kizaki (Kizaki-ko), Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free
About Lake Kizaki#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 1° | -8° | 68 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 2° | -7° | 65 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 6° | -3° | 86 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 6° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 104 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| June | Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 165 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 17° - 26° | 22° | 168 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Very Good | 18° - 27° | 23° | 124 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 181 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 5° | -3° | 60 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |