Okama Crater Lake

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Okama Crater Lake is a vividly colored volcanic crater lake on Mount Zao in northern Japan, famous for its changing hues and scenic alpine setting.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf tourist attraction
volcanic crater lake
alsoKnownAs Goshiki-numa of Zao NERFINISHED
Okama NERFINISHED
climate cool temperate
country Japan
diameter approximately 300 meters
elevation approximately 1550 meters above sea level
famousFor panoramic mountain views
seasonal scenery
formedBy volcanic eruption
geologicalFeature crater of a stratovolcano
hazard volcanic gases
locatedIn Honshu
Japan
Miyagi Prefecture NERFINISHED
Mount Zao NERFINISHED
Tohoku region NERFINISHED
Yamagata Prefecture NERFINISHED
Zao mountain range NERFINISHED
locatedOnVolcano Mount Zao NERFINISHED
maximumDepth approximately 25 meters
namedAfter its pot-like shape
nameMeaning “okama” means “cooking pot” in Japanese
near border of Miyagi and Yamagata Prefectures
notableFor frequently changing water color
scenic alpine setting
vividly colored water
partOf Zao Quasi-National Park NERFINISHED
primaryAccessPoint Zao Echo Line NERFINISHED
Zao Highline NERFINISHED
regionType alpine
seasonalFeature autumn foliage
lush greenery in summer
snowy landscape in winter
shape circular
swimmingAllowed no
tourismActivity hiking
photography
sightseeing
touristPopularity major sightseeing spot in northern Japan
viewedFrom nearby observation points
volcanicComplex Zao volcano NERFINISHED
waterChemistry acidic
waterColor deep blue
emerald green
turquoise
waterType crater lake

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Miyagi Prefecture contains Okama Crater Lake