Lake Hyoko Swan – Lake Hyoko – 瓢湖水きん公園
Lake Hyoko is located in Agano City, Niigata Prefecture. It is currently classified as a conservation area. Every winter, many migratory birds from Siberia fly to this lake. There are many different species of birds here. For tourists to admire each other up close, especially the swans. Every year there will be about 5,000 swans flying to show off their beauty.
This lake makes this place famous as a beautiful swan viewing spot. You will meet the uncle who comes to feed the swans every day, 3 times a day, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. The uncle will walk and scatter food from the bridge continuously. along with calling out to birds and swans It can be said to be an impressive image that is not easy to find.
Uncle Swan says he can remember which swan came last year based on its beak and feet. Who wants to admire the beautiful lake with swans hovering? Let me tell you that this place is the perfect answer.
Lake Hyoko Swan
Address: 314-19 Suwon, Agano, Niigata 959-2013 (Lake Hyoko | Northern Honshu(Tohoku))
Business Hours: October – March, 24 hours a day
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How to travel:
- From Niigata Station, take the JR Shin-etsu Main Line to Niitsu Station. Then change to the JR Uetsu Main Line and get off at Suibara Station. Then take a taxi to Lake Hyoko Swan for about 5 minutes.
- 30 minutes on foot/5 minutes by taxi from Suibara Station on the JR Uetsuhonsen Line.
- 15 minutes by car from Niitsu IC on the Banetsu Expressway
