Jan 8, 2015 - 1 min read

Lake Sagami

Kanagawa’s peaceful retreat

By Steve Morton

Community writer

If approaching Lake Sagami from Mount Takao, the very distinctive Benten Bridge will appear before you in a valley directly below

Close to the Lakes Shore is a small forest where I found several cats that have made their home here

As you approach the lake you will see it is formed by a main river that flows into it

Interestingly, as with many other lakes in Japan, Sagamiko is an artificially man-made structure built to provide water and electricity for Sagamihara City and beyond

A view of the lake when approaching from the east

Despite being an artificially created phenomena, Lake Sagami is popular for hosting many water sports and activities

The entrance to Sagami Park, located along the lake's northern shore

Several kayakers putting away their kayak after a practice session

Close to the park’s entrance is this peaceful rest area which makes a great place to relax

Catching the last moments of daylight out over the lake

Some very colorful “Kinmokusei”, (Orange Osmanthus) located along the lake's northern shore

This pleasant flower contrasts perfectly when viewed with Lake Sagami in the background

As dusk approaches, the lake provides a peaceful end to the day

Several minutes walk away from the lake is Sagamiko Station. Situated on the JR Chuo Line, it’s about an hour’s ride back into central Tokyo

Located within Kanagawa’s Sagamihara City, Lake Sagami provides an easy escape away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Although originally built as a reservoir, this pretty lake has become a popular recreation spot where you can engage in a wide variety of water sports or simply chill-out along its peaceful shores.

With its relaxing atmosphere, this is a good place to visit anytime of the year and is a great location for hiking in the valleys above, where you`ll be able get a clear bird`s eye view of the lake

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Cathy Cawood 9 years ago

Somehow I missed this photo story when it was published. What a beautiful area! I want to go kayaking there next summer.

Steve Morton Photographer 9 years ago

Dear Cathy , I think this lake is used by a university for Kayak practice as I saw several University teams. Hopefully its possible for anyone to do. I can see you've been to many much more interesting places!

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